Afrocats launch ‘New Routes to Financial Wellbeing’ campaign

Hands up, those who know what financial wellbeing really means?

For most of us, it's about more than just having money in the bank. It's about feeling confident enough to make decisions, knowing where to turn for support when things get tough, and having opportunities to build a more secure future.

For many refugee and migrant adults across Greater Manchester, those opportunities can be hard to find.

And at Afrocats, we work alongside refugee, migrant and global majority communities, creating welcoming spaces where people can connect, learn new skills and support one another. We see every day how poverty, isolation and barriers to employment can affect people's confidence and wellbeing.

We also see the incredible difference that community support can make.

That's why we're raising funds for our new project: New Routes to Financial Wellbeing.

Over the next 12 months, this project will support around 100 refugee and migrant adults experiencing financial hardship, including people with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). Through practical workshops, peer support and progression opportunities, participants will gain the skills, confidence and connections they need to move towards greater financial stability.

Sessions will cover topics such as budgeting on a limited income, understanding banking and bills, building digital confidence and finding local sources of support.

Participants will also explore opportunities for volunteering, training and employment, helping them take positive steps towards their personal goals.

But this project is about much more than learning practical skills.

It's about meeting people who understand your experiences. It's about building confidence to navigate unfamiliar systems. It's about reducing isolation and creating a sense of belonging. Most importantly, it's about helping people recognise their own strengths and potential.

One participant told us on a similar programme:

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

Another shared:

‘It was a chance to gain the skills I need to navigate the digital world more independently.’

Comments like these remind us why this work matters, and sometimes all it takes is the right support, at the right time, for someone to start seeing new possibilities for their future.

With your help, we can provide free workshops, welcoming community spaces and practical support for people facing some of the greatest challenges.

Whether you donate £5 or £500, every contribution will help someone build confidence, strengthen connections and take a step towards greater financial wellbeing.

If you'd like to make a difference, you can donate to our campaign today and share the link with your friends, family and networks.

Together, we can help create new routes to confidence, connection and opportunity for marginalised communities across Manchester.