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Welcome to Speak and Belong
At Speak and Belong CIC, we believe that education has the power to transform lives. We provide free learning opportunities and community programmes for people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities across Salford and Greater Manchester.
Speak freely. Belong fully.
A Brighter Future Starts Here
Whether you want to improve your English, develop digital skills, support your family, enhance your wellbeing, prepare for employment, explore your creativity, or connect with others, we are here to help you take the next step.
Free Learning, Stronger Communities, Brighter Futures
Our Programmes
Empowering diverse communities through education, arts, and wellbeing in Salford.
ESOL & Language
We provide accessible English language and literacy programmes tailored to individual needs, helping learners build confidence, improve communication, and navigate everyday life in the UK. Through supportive and welcoming classes, conversation clubs, and practical learning activities, we empower people to develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while building connections within their communities. Our programmes support learners in accessing education, employment, public services, and new opportunities, helping them feel more confident, independent, and connected to their new home.
Speak freely. Belong fully.
Arts & Play
Express yourself through arts and creativity in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Our creative workshops celebrate culture, identity, and self-expression, helping people build confidence, connect with others, and share their stories through art. We believe creativity has the power to inspire wellbeing, strengthen community belonging, and give diverse voices the opportunity to shine. We also deliver Learn, Play and Grow programmes for young children, providing engaging activities that support early language development, creativity, confidence, communication, and social skills through play-based learning in a nurturing and family-friendly environment.
Wellbeing & Support
Our wellbeing programmes provide supportive, inclusive spaces that promote positive mental health, emotional wellbeing, confidence, and social connection. Through a range of community-based activities, we support individuals to build resilience, reduce isolation, and improve overall wellbeing in daily life. We deliver a variety of targeted programmes, including Girls and Women Empowerment Courses designed to build confidence, self-esteem, independence, and personal growth in women and girls from diverse backgrounds. We also provide health awareness programmes that help communities better understand physical and mental health.
ESOL • WELLBEING • ARTS • COMMUNITY • BELONGING • SALFORD • MANCHESTER • EMPOWERMENT •
Digital Skills
Our inclusive Digital Skills classes help learners develop confidence in using technology for everyday life, work, communication, and accessing online services. Sessions are tailored to different English language abilities and supported with translated resources where possible, ensuring learning is accessible, practical, and welcoming for all participants.
Early Years Programmes
Our Early Years “Learn, Play, Grow” programmes offer fun, engaging, and interactive activities for children aged 0–5 in a safe and welcoming environment. Through play-based learning, music, storytelling, arts, and sensory activities, we support early communication, creativity, confidence, and social development while encouraging positive family bonding and learning together.
Health & Wellbeing
Our Health and Wellbeing sessions help learners improve their English while gaining confidence in understanding health information, accessing services, and communicating about their wellbeing. Through practical activities and supportive discussions, participants learn everyday health-related vocabulary, build self-confidence, and develop greater awareness of physical and mental wellbeing in the UK.
Empower Her
Our Women and Girls Empowerment Courses provide supportive and inspiring spaces where participants can improve their English while building confidence, communication skills, and self-esteem. Through discussions, wellbeing activities, practical life skills, and personal development sessions, we empower women and girls to express themselves, achieve their goals, and feel more confident in everyday life.
Business english
Our Business English courses help learners develop the language and communication skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Through practical activities, real-life workplace scenarios, and professional vocabulary, participants build confidence in speaking, writing emails, attending meetings, preparing for interviews, and communicating effectively with colleagues and customers.
What we offer
Art Workshops
Our art workshops for children and adults provide fun, engaging, and inclusive family learning experiences that encourage creativity, self-expression, and community connection. Through hands-on activities, participants can learn new skills, explore different cultures and ideas, build confidence, and enjoy quality time together in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Conversation Club
Our Conversation Club offers 100% speaking practice in a relaxed, friendly, and supportive environment, helping learners build confidence and improve fluency in real-life English. During the 2-hour sessions, participants take part in discussions, role plays, games, and everyday communication activities while connecting with others in the community.
ESOL Classes
Our ESOL Provision classes support learners from Pre-Entry to Level 2 English, helping individuals develop confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for everyday life, education, and employment. We also offer Business English and workplace communication courses designed to improve professional language skills, employability, and confidence in the workplace.
Our Impact
Established in August 2025, Speak and Belong CIC has already made a positive impact across Salford and surrounding communities through inclusive learning, wellbeing, and community engagement programmes.
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Learners Supported
We are grateful to the organisations, funders, partners, and supporters whose contributions help us provide free learning, wellbeing, employability, and community programmes across Salford and Greater Manchester. Our work would not be possible without the generosity, collaboration, and support of the organisations listed below. Together, we are creating opportunities for people to learn, connect, and thrive.
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Volunteers Engaged
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Funders, Partners, Libraries, and Organisations Engaged
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Lessons and Workshops Delivered
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