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Celebrate, Connect & Support Women!

Join us for the International Women’s Day Market hosted by Angels of Hope for Women. Enjoy great food, networking, photos, and a vibrant community atmosphere as we celebrate the strength and beauty of women.

St. Thomas Center, Ardwick Green N, Manchester
21st March 2026
2PM – 4PM

Book your table and be part of the celebration!

Leadership Programme Launch.

Last Saturday 07th March 2026, as we celebrated International Women’s Day, Angels of Hope proudly launched our Lived Experience Leadership Programme, welcoming over 20 women into a space for growth, reflection, and leadership development.
We were inspired by powerful stories from our guest speaker Sharon Amesu and keynote speaker Catherine Sampa Muyeba, who shared their personal journeys of resilience, purpose, and leadership. Their experiences deeply resonated with the women in the room and sparked a renewed sense of confidence and possibility.
The launch marked the beginning of a 14-month journey of learning, empowerment, and impactful conversations, supporting women to step into leadership through the power of lived experience.
We are grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for generously sponsoring this programme.

Leadership Programme

The Lived Experience Leadership Programme at Angels of Hope for Women is a transformational journey designed for women who want to turn their lived experiences into leadership impact. Rooted in empowerment, confidence-building, and purpose, this programme supports women to recognise their strengths, develop self-leadership skills, and use their voices to influence change in their communities.
Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and practical leadership tools, participants will build confidence, strengthen decision-making skills, and explore pathways into advocacy, community leadership, and entrepreneurship. This programme creates a safe and supportive space where lived experience is valued as expertise — equipping women not just to overcome challenges, but to lead beyond them.
We are grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund for generously sponsoring this programme and investing in the leadership potential of women in our community.

Behold the birth of the Athletic Angels Running Programme!

Sixteen women, aged between 25 and 50, gathered at Gorton Park to take a powerful first step—launching the Athletic Angels Project. More than just a running programme, this initiative stands proudly in response to This Girl Can, Sport England’s nationwide campaign championing movement for women and girls of all shapes, sizes, and abilities.
Research continues to show that Black women face unique and often intensified barriers to participating in sport (UK Sport, 2020). Athletic Angels was born to challenge those barriers—creating space where women feel seen, supported, and strong.
Huge kudos to Angels of Hope for Women CIO, whose vision and commitment transformed a need into action. By fostering inclusive, safe, and culturally sensitive environments, they are empowering women from all backgrounds to step forward, push boundaries, and discover what they are capable of—together.
This is more than running.
This is confidence, community, and courage in motion.

Women's Wellness Tuesdays

We are incredibly grateful to One Manchester for this funding, which will enable Angels of Hope for Women to deliver 12 months of holistic wellbeing support for women in our community. For the first six months, we will run nurturing mind, body and community sessions including yoga, drum therapy and outdoor activities to support emotional wellbeing and connection, followed by six months of Afrofit sessions to improve physical health and confidence. This programme will help women feel stronger, healthier and more connected, creating lasting positive impact for their wellbeing and the wider community.

Launch of Women's Wellness Tuesdays

Angels Of Hope for Women Organisation is excited to share the launch of Women's Wellness Tuesdays, a new 6-month wellness initiative featuring workshops held every second Tuesday of the month, designed to promote holistic health, connection, and community well-being.
Each Wellness Tuesday will focus on activities that support physical, mental, and social wellness, including:
Yoga & Meditation Sessions – Relax, recharge, and find balance
Dance and Drum Therapy – Release stress through rhythm, movement, and expression
Healthy Living Workshops – Nutrition tips, cooking demonstrations, and wellness talks
Outdoor Walks & Activities – Connect with nature and your neighbours.
Healthy Hearts- Awareness and Improving your heart health .
Community Sharing Circles – Build support, strengthen relationships, and share experiences.
Feel free to invite your friends

We’re incredibly honoured and gratefull

Angels of Hope for Women has been named Best Women’s Empowerment NPO 2025 at the Northern Enterprise Awards – Manchester Community Impact Excellence Awards 2025

This award belongs to every woman we serve, our dedicated volunteers, staff, trustees, and supporters who believe in hope, healing, and empowerment. Thank you for standing with us as we continue to create safe spaces, uplift lives, and empower women to thrive.

To God be the glory
Together, we are changing lives—one woman at a time

Big news from Angels of Hope

Our team has officially completed their Sports First Aid training delivered by Stephen from St John's Ambulance Training Centre as we kick off our brand-new project Athletic Angels, proudly supported by Sport England.

This training means we can keep our women and girls safe, confident, and fully supported as they get active, try new things, and step into their power through sport.

Here’s to a strong start and an even stronger future for our Athletic Angels

Creating Safe Spaces: Ruth Mbera Delivers Key Talk on Domestic Abuse.

Ruth Mbera is known for her many contributions to the communities of Greater Manchester. This time, she attended our Coffee Morning session to deliver an important session on Domestic Violence as part of our Safe Spaces program, which is sponsored by the Greater Manchester Police ARIS Fund.

Ruth outlined the various forms of abuse that can occur within households, including sexual, physical, financial, emotional, and technology-facilitated abuse such as stalking on social media. The session was highly interactive, with women sharing their experiences and highlighting how domestic violence affects not only the survivor but also those around them, especially children.

The key takeaway was that support is available for anyone experiencing abuse. Equally important was the reminder that we must look out for one another—particularly our sisters—by recognising the signs of struggle and offering support where we can.

Staff Training Day for Future Planning

Staff training day is essential for strengthening the quality, consistency, and long-term direction of our organisation. It allows the whole team to step away from day-to-day service delivery and focus on strategic planning, skill development, and improving how we support the people who rely on us. By investing this time, we ensure staff are aligned with our goals, understand upcoming priorities, and are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective support.

Training days also boost staff wellbeing and retention. For a community-based service like ours, this directly translates into better outcomes for the families and women we work with.

Planning together as a team helps us identify emerging needs, strengthen safeguarding practices, and innovate our programmes so we remain responsive and sustainable. Ultimately, a staff training day is not a pause in productivity—it is a vital investment in our future impact.