25/07/2026
🥳🎉One Year of Speak and Belong 🥳🎉
A year ago, Speak and Belong CIC began with a simple but powerful vision: to create a place where people feel welcome, valued and connected. Looking back today, we are incredibly proud of how far we've come—and we know that none of it would have been possible without our amazing community.
Our End of Year Celebration was more than just an event. It was a celebration of every friendship formed, every barrier overcome, every new skill learned, every smile shared and every person who has become part of the Speak and Belong family. ❤️
To our wonderful programme participants – thank you for trusting us, inspiring us and reminding us every day why this work matters.
To our dedicated volunteers – thank you for giving your time, kindness and energy to help others thrive.
To our partners and supporters – thank you for believing in our mission and walking alongside us as we continue to grow.
We are incredibly grateful for the support of:
💙 Salford CVS
💙 Salford City Council
💙 The National Lottery Community Fund
💙 NHS Greater Manchester
💙 Forever Manchester
💙 RWP 2026
💙 ESOL Salford
💙 Greater Manchester Police
💙 Family Hub
💙 Little Hulton Library
💙 Walkden Gateway
A huge thank you also to our wonderful partners who celebrated with us:
✨ She Rises Collective CIC
✨ Walkden in Bloom
✨ Heads up Gentlemen
Together, we've spent this past year creating opportunities, building confidence, strengthening communities and helping people feel that they truly belong. Every conversation, every workshop and every partnership has helped shape who we are today.
We were also delighted to introduce our exciting new programmes launching this September, thanks to the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund and Forever Manchester. We can't wait to continue empowering individuals, bringing communities together and creating even more opportunities for people to learn, connect and flourish.
As we celebrate our first birthday, we are reminded that this is only the beginning. The foundations have been laid, relationships have been built, and our vision for the future has never been stronger.
Here's to another year of hope, inclusion, learning and belonging.
Thank you for being part of our story. Thank you for believing in Speak and Belong. Here's to the next chapter—together. 💙🎉
