Project Overview
Our goal is to build confidence, develop skills, and improve access to employment through a co-produced programme shaped by community input. This project also tackles social isolation and cultural barriers faced by ethnic minority women in Tameside.
We make volunteering opportunities more accessible. Last year, all participants reported a 100% improvement in accessing opportunities, connecting with others, and engaging in meaningful volunteering. They also felt less isolated and experienced better overall well-being.
Through a culturally sensitive, tailored programme, we help women gain skills, knowledge, and confidence to navigate local services. This reduces loneliness, improves well-being, and removes barriers—empowering women to explore external opportunities.
Our Approach
We adopt a strength-based, people-led methodology, engaging women from design to delivery. Activities are informed by consultations, focus groups, and proven programmes, ensuring relevance and impact.
Key Objectives
- Remove Barriers: Boost confidence and self-esteem by tackling obstacles to participation.
- Develop Skills & Knowledge: Equip women with tools for independence and informed career decisions.
- Raise Awareness: Highlight employment pathways and provide practical support.
- Improve Access: Ensure timely access to local services and resources.
Our Activities
- Employability Support
- One-to-One Learning Mentors: Community-based mentors guide women through skill-building, confidence development, and job readiness.
- Group Learning Hubs: Social learning spaces offering job search support, application guidance, mock interviews, and networking.
- Training and Learning
- Conversational English
- Confidence Building
- Travel Training
- Introduction to Volunteering
- Basic IT Skills
- Additional training based on community feedback
- Volunteer Programme
- Recruiting and training multi-lingual volunteers to support learning and outreach. Join us in making a real difference in your community. We offer a variety of volunteer roles that allow you to contribute your time and skills to help deliver essential support to those who need it most. Your involvement ensures we can continue providing vital services and creating positive change.
Who is it for?
Women living in Tameside who are from minority ethnice background, aged 18+
When and Where?
Sessions are delivered from various venues in Hyde and Ashton-Under-Lyne. Have a look at our Activity Guide for dates, times and venues!
Testimonials
“Employment support was flexible for me, staff supported me, guided me where and how to start built up my CV and start volunteering which helped me to get into part time job” (J).
“This project is amazing for us as we have language barriers and didn’t know where to start our learning in this new country. Thank you for all the support in helping us build our confidence, introducing us to other services, and bringing local support to us”. (JA)
Contact Information
If you would like to join, want more information or want to volunteer for this project please contact: Hasina on 07591 572 844 / 0161 368 3268 or email hasina@diversitymattersnw.org.uk.
Referrals
No referrals are required, just come along!