Who We Help, Why We Help & the Difference It Makes

What We Do

A-Teams

Our Audacious A-TEAMS meet the immediate needs of homeless men and women in Manchester, supporting the dignity, health and wellbeing of individuals who find themselves in vulnerable situations on the streets.

A-TEAMS has been operating in the city centre region for nearly ten years. Our group of 50 dedicated volunteers give their time to support an average of 100 homeless people each week, providing food, toiletries and practical items to those in need- seven days per week.

Through our weekly drop-in, we also provide social support and signposting to relevant services. Offering a free hot three-course meal, barber service, chiropody treatment, clothing, sleeping bags and toiletries; we cater for an average of 40 people per week and up to 120 at our busiest periods.

Our A-TEAMS drop-in is currently operating a takeaway service on Mondays and Wednesdays between 1pm – 3pm. For more information email [email protected]

For Refugees

We are currently working with Reset to inspire, encourage and equip organisations to become Community Sponsors. Community sponsorship is a practical way for communities to help transform the lives of vulnerable Syrian refugee families who are being resettled to the UK. Sponsor groups take on the responsibility of welcoming a family into their new environment and supporting them on their journey as they build a new life.
For Refugees ensures that Sponsor groups are matched with a refugee family from the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Programme and support them from their arrival in UK.

This includes: meeting the family at the airport, providing a warm welcome and orientation, arranging housing, supporting access to medical and social services, organising language tuition, and support towards employment and self-sufficiency.

For more information visit: http://www.forrefugees.uk

HOME

HOME has grown directly out of our A-Teams work, supporting the homeless in the Manchester city centre region. Focused on building better futures for those experiencing homelessness, HOME works in partnership with investment organisations and local housing providers to place men and women who have been living on the streets into supported accommodation.

The aim of HOME is to provide vulnerable individuals with more than just a roof over their head. Through this project we commit to walking out long-term transformation with individuals, step-by-step. Supporting the journey from street to stability, our team of staff and volunteers help them turn a house into a home, re-integrate into local community life and access relevant training courses. By building individual capacity in the context of community, we prepare our tenants to manage and maintain their own property agreements, positioning them to own a home of their own in the future.

Health Care Audacious Care Solutions

Through our Care Solutions project, we provide practical and emotional support to people living with cancer. Our team of volunteers have supported hundreds of people across the communities of Greater Manchester, standing alongside them when they need it most.  For more information email [email protected]

Stop Holiday Hunger

We are passionate that no child goes hungry during the holidays. Over the last few years through our holiday lunch programs, Audacious Foundation has provided fresh sandwiches and snacks to a number of Primary School academies for those who would usually be in receipt of free school meals. We have provided over 6,500 holiday club lunches year on year, and have since developed the project to include a holiday club kids program; facilitating activities that will positively engage children, raise aspirations & encourage healthy lifestyles.

Healthy schools partnership

This year, we have gone one step further by launching our healthy schools partnership and project that engages children and parents in an after school program on a weekly basis. Working with one of our local primary schools, the program includes an emotional health workshop and skills development session for children- as well as cooking classes for parents.

Mini heroes

Mini Heroes is a community initiative, enabling parents and young families to thrive. Focussed on positive parenting, child development and reducing social isolation; we recognise that building relationships are key to the improved wellbeing of parents and children alike. It’s an opportunity for local families to come together on a weekly basis and for babies and toddlers to have fun in a safe environment; providing a much needed outlet for those who are in need of additional support.

For more information about Mini Heroes contact us

Audacious School of Language

In response to the growing need for accessible language courses across our city region, Audacious Foundation have delivered a series of free conversational English projects. Benefitting more than 120 people every week, our friendly tuition has fostered friendships and built confidence, whilst also improving the language skills needed to build relationships in local communities and access the workplace. 

Our custom built, community based School of Language model has achieved exceptional results, but more importantly it has changed lives. It exists primarily to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing, equipping people in vulnerable situations with the valuable, life-long language skills that achieve significant outcomes. 

For more information about Audacious School of Language click here: https://audaciousfoundation.com/schooloflanguage

Volunteer

There are a range of projects that you can be involved with as a volunteer. Whether it’s a one-off event, CSR opportunity or becoming a part of a team- we would love for you to be involved. Here are some of the ways that you can give your time, care and experience:

School of Language

When: Weekly Monday and Wednesday evenings at 7pm-8.30pm.

Help support our team of tutors with conversational english: you don’t need to be a teacher, simply grab a brew and chat to some of our amazing students

Audacious Schools & Food Support

When: Monday afternoons & school holidays

You can be a part of packing and delivering a food hamper during the school holidays, or facilitating our brand new after school club or various other holiday programs across Salford & Manchester.

Audacious Cares

When: Anytime!!

Delivering emotional, practical support to families and individuals affected by cancer. We will provide bespoke training and support for those who would like to be involved in a befriending capacity. This is also a great project for small groups and businesses who are able to provide gardening, painting and decorating services.

Audacious Welcomes

When: Various team meetings & events

Enabling newly arrived refugee families to rebuild their lives in the UK by providing emotional and practical support. Ranging from housing to education and translation services, this project relies on a team of volunteers to make the necessary pre-arrival preparations.

Safe Families

When: Anytime!!

Supporting families in crisis to get back on their feet. Help with regular support for children and/or parents in our community. We will provide bespoke training and support for those who would like to be involved in a befriending capacity. This is also a great project for small groups and businesses who are able to provide gardening, painting and decorating services.

Mini Heroes

When: Weekly Friday mornings, 10.30am

A place for parents to get together over a coffee and where babies and toddlers can have lots of fun too! If you have a heart for kids, or would like to engage and support parents in the community then our team would love to hear from you.

A-Teams – ‘On the Streets’

When: Weekly Monday to Saturday evenings, 7.30pm

Reaching out to the homeless and into the red light district with food parcels and street support. This is a great opportunity for anyone who is committed and compassionate.

A-Teams – ‘Tuesday night drop-in’

When: Weekly Monday and Wednesdays, 1pm-3pm

If you would like to be a part of this growing team serving the homeless in the community then we would love to hear from you.

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Community Trail