Impact

high-impact, culturally sensitive support

Allies Network CIC delivers high-impact, culturally sensitive support that empowers African and Arab communities in Birmingham and beyond.

Over 450 women supported through FGM awareness & advocacy
More than 1,000 community members directly reached through vital services
Trusted delivery partner for public sector agencies and funders

Partner with us to create lasting, community-led change.

Building Resilience. Creating Change.

At Allies Network CIC, we measure success not just in statistics—but in lives changed, communities empowered, and barriers broken. Our work is deeply rooted in cultural sensitivity, lived experience, and trust. We deliver practical, holistic support that responds to the needs of some of the most marginalised individuals in our society—particularly African and Arab women and families.

Our impact in 2023–24 reflects both the scale and the quality of our work:

450 women engaged in FGM Support & Awareness programmes
220 advocacy cases supporting individuals to access their rights and services
230 hours of culturally sensitive counselling delivered
215 hours of multilingual befriending support provided
380 emergency food and hygiene packs distributed to families in crisis
100 community members trained in essential digital skills
250 successful Household Support Fund applications completed
550 professionals trained in cultural competency, safeguarding, and community engagement

These achievements represent more than numbers. They reflect restored dignity, increased access to services, improved wellbeing, and safer lives for the people we serve.

Why This Matters

We operate in communities where mainstream services are often inaccessible or unsuitable. Our ability to step in with trusted, community-led solutions is only possible through the support of funders, commissioners, and strategic partners.

Your investment enables us to:

Expand frontline services during a time of rising need
Train more professionals in inclusive, culturally sensitive practice
Prevent long-term harm through early intervention and education
Support families through the cost-of-living crisis
Gather data and insight to influence systems change

Join Us in Making a Difference

Allies Network CIC is a proven and trusted delivery partner with a track record of impact and value for money. Our model is scalable, collaborative, and informed by lived experience.

We welcome opportunities to work with: