What we do
Activities and community support
Guided by Community, Culture, Support and Opportunity. Each area below is marked as an established activity or one we are planning and developing.
Culture
African culture and heritage
PlannedCelebrations, music, food, dress and storytelling that share the richness of African cultures.
Cultural celebrations and gatherings that help families pass on heritage, and invite neighbours across Kirklees to share in it.
Community
Community connection and integration
PlannedBringing people together and building positive relationships with the wider community.
Social gatherings, welcome activities and joint events with local groups, helping newer and long-standing residents feel at home in Kirklees.
Support
Welfare, mutual support and signposting
PlannedNeighbourly support and pointing people towards the right local services.
Members supporting one another, and signposting to appropriate organisations. ACKA does not provide professional immigration, legal or financial advice. To talk privately, contact the team and choose “Request a private welfare conversation”.
Opportunity
Youth and family development
PlannedOpportunities for young people and families to learn, grow and lead.
Activities for children, young people and parents, delivered with appropriate safeguarding arrangements.
Opportunity
Careers, skills and financial literacy
PlannedWorkshops and networking to build skills, confidence and everyday money knowledge.
General awareness sessions and networking opportunities. These are not regulated financial advice; where needed, we signpost to qualified providers.
Community
Sports, recreation and wellbeing
PlannedGetting active together and looking after wellbeing.
Sport, recreation and wellbeing activities that bring people of all ages together.
Need to talk privately?
If you would like support or signposting, contact the team and choose “Request a private welfare conversation”. Please don't share details of your situation in the form — just tell us how to reach you and a team member will arrange to talk.
ACKA is a community association. We do not provide professional immigration, legal or financial advice, but we can help you find organisations that do. In an emergency, call 999.
Request a private conversation