Aim

We’re raising funds to help refugee/migrant adults facing poverty and exclusion build confidence, skills, social connection and pathways.

Who are we, and what is our project about?

Afrocats is a community-led cultural organisation based in Greater Manchester, working alongside refugee, migrant and global majority communities. Through culturally responsive programmes, we support people facing poverty, social isolation and exclusion from employment to rebuild confidence, skills and connection.

For more information, check out our website here: https://www.afrocats.org.uk/

Why are we crowdfunding?

We are crowdfunding for ‘New Routes to Financial Wellbeing,’ a 12-month community project supporting around 100 refugee and migrant adults experiencing financial hardship, including people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). The project delivers community-based financial wellbeing and progression sessions covering topics including budgeting and managing limited income, understanding banking and bills, digital skills, accessing local support services, communication and confidence-building, and pathways into volunteering, training and employment.

Alongside peer support and progression opportunities, sessions will help participants reduce isolation, strengthen social connections and build confidence navigating systems and opportunities linked to longer-term financial wellbeing. Many people we work with are living in temporary accommodation, unable to access mainstream support and face long-term barriers to employment and stability. This funding will help create safe, inclusive spaces where participants can develop practical skills, confidence and resilience for the future.

How we’ll spend the money raised

Our sessions will cover practical topics including budgeting and managing limited income, understanding banking and bills, accessing local support services, digital confidence, communication skills, employability support and progression opportunities. Participants will also take part in peer learning, problem-solving activities and discussions that strengthen confidence and social connection.

A typical session will include a welcome check-in, a practical workshop focused on a financial wellbeing topic, small-group discussion, peer support activities and signposting to local services, volunteering or training opportunities.

Our participants say:

‘Being here, I was able to apply for many volunteering roles; I wouldn’t have done it if I were at home’.

'It was a chance to gain the skills I need to navigate the digital world more independently'

How you can help

There are three simple ways to get involved and support our project:

1. Make a donation

Every pledge gets us closer to our goal. Early support can help build momentum and inspire others to give too.

2. Spread the word

Share our project with friends, family and your wider network. The more people we reach, the more likely we are to succeed.

3. Volunteer with us 

If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch through the ‘Contact’ section using the subject "I want to volunteer my time or expertise" on our project page.

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 17th July 2026 at 11:05am