Our Activities & Programs
How We Support Our Community
Consultancy & Research
Expert advice and training on equality, diversity, and inclusion for organisations seeking to improve their practices.
Cultural Events
Celebrating diversity through festivals, exhibitions, and community gatherings that bring people together.
Advocacy
Fighting for systemic change and challenging discrimination across all sectors of society.
Drop-in Advice Hub
Weekly support and guidance for urgent issues, available without appointment during open hours.
Our Activities
Immigration Advice
We support fair processes, protect rights, and ensure migrants and refugees are treated with dignity, compassion, and equal access to opportunities.
Our Cultural Food Bank
In Stockport, traditional food banks and delivery services often fall short for ethnically diverse communities. Unfamiliar ingredients and cooking methods left many unable to use what was provided, leading to hunger and even mental health struggles—because food is more than just sustenance, it’s a source of joy and connection.
In June 2020, we launched a unique food bank to meet this need, powered by volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Teaming up with FareShare, we delivered African, Caribbean, Asian, and Polish dishes, supporting over 2,500 people in our first year alone.
But we didn’t stop at food. We added practical workshops on budgeting, financial planning, and cooking British meals with a local chef. Plus, our sewing club emerged as a fun way to bring people together.
More of our programs
1. Cultural Cooking Skills
Celebrating heritage through food while building community
connections.
4. S-REP Nature Walk
We bring the community together to promote wellbeing, inclusion, and connection through guided walks in Stockport’s green spaces.
2. Men's Talk Tall
Safe space for men to discuss mental health, wellbeing, and
community issues.
5. Music & Expression Group
Cultural expression through music and arts supporting mental wellbeing.
3. EalCO Youth Hub
Youth engagement programs focusing on education and
career development
6. Digital Inclusion Workshops
Building digital skills for employment, education, and daily
life.