The Great Tackle
In 2015, through focus group sessions, UCOMM identified that there was a need to engage adult black men and their families, particularly boys, in a regular sporting/fitness programme.To address this need, UCOMM successfully secured funding to run ‘The Great Tackle’ project for 12 months, and it started in December 2016.
The project engages and encourages men of black african heritage to participate in regular exercise and attend some health awareness sessions. The most popular component of the project is the exercise/fitness classes followed by football, and the participants' numbers originally estimated (ie 40 men) were more than tripled immediately, and continue to grow to this day. The project also encourages and welcomes women to participate in the activities and this has contributed massively to the success.
The health awareness sessions were also well attended, there was a lot of knowledge delivered on mental health and well-being, in particular addressing the mental health needs of black african men in the UK, bowel cancer screening and prostate cancer awareness. From these sessions, we found that there are knowledge gaps that organisations like UCOMM, if funded adequately, could help plug, as we have the reach into these ethnic minority groups
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We do our Great Tackle sessions every Sunday, 15:00 to 16:00, at the address below; We skip the last Sunday of every month because we have a special community church service on the same day. We share pictures and videos of every session on all our social media platforms.
Fives Trafford
Trafford Way
Trafford Park
M41 7JA
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Women Sessions
Women Sessions
UCOMM took proactive steps to assist individuals at high risk of COVID-19 by delivering carefully curated food parcels directly to their doorsteps. This thoughtful initiative not only ensured the nutritional well-being of those vulnerable individuals but also minimised their potential exposure to the virus.
This compassionate effort by UCOMM exemplifies a commitment to community health and safety, providing invaluable support during these challenging times.
Women Sessions
Women Sessions
Women Sessions
The women in the community have also had a number of meetings/sessions and addressed a few issues including;
Health sessions mainly tackling health issues and self-care that affect women.
Developmental meetings to uplift and encourage other women to achieve their aspirations.
Maintaining and recruiting more women who pledged to continue supporting the organisation and were also encouraged to get involved in the activities run by the organisation.
Girl Sessions
Women Sessions
The benefit to the community
UCOMM organised monthly sessions and workshops for young girls aged 11 to 25 years old to attend and participate in;
The young ladies opening up about their future aspirations with particular emphasis on accessing the education system in the UK effectively.
Talking about their achievements and challenges, and directing them in a manner conducive to maximising their potential.
The project also engaged parents/guardians of the young persons to educate and increase their awareness of the pressures and challenges faced by the young person’s today.
The benefit to the community
The benefit to the community
The benefit to the community
The project helped young persons from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups living in Greater Manchester; to engage in a variety of after-school activities, including discussion forums, exercise & fitness classes, learning Ugandan traditional languages of Luganda and Swahili, traditional dance and drama.
There were also trips that gave young persons a chance to experience and explore British sites & cultural centres. Travelling away from home gave them much needed independence and time for reflection, fun and recuperation.
Education and Recreation
The benefit to the community
Education and Recreation
Our offices which are also the centre for community activities are equipped to provide valuable resources to all the users. The offices are equipped with 3 computer stations to allow for IT access for the beneficiaries in the community.
The hall facility was used for a wide variety of community activities ranging from health awareness sessions, education sessions, keep fit sessions and general meetings. The hall was also hired out to various persons and organisations as a fund-raising facility.