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SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH INCLUSION, WELLBEING, CULTURE AND OPPORTUNITY

UAA is a Northampton-based charity working to improve lives, strengthen communities and celebrate African heritage

Supported each year

Households supported weekly

Dedicated Volunteers

Meals served through our food projects

People attend our cultural events annually

OUR SERVICES

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Foodbank, foodlarder, community lunches, welcoming spaces, welfare services

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Wellbeing sessions, mental health support, health awareness projects

YOUTH & SPORTS

Football league, ladies swimming, walking, aerobics, youth activities and sports development

CULTURE & HERITAGE

African drumming, African heritage

SKILLS & EMPLOYMENT

African drumming, African heritage

RECYCLING & ENVIRONMENT

Befriending allotment project

FEATURED PROJECTS

FOOD SUPPORT PROJECT

Foodbank, food larder, community lunches, warm spaces – providing food for those facing hardship

WELLBEING ACTIVITIES

Provision of safe, welcoming spaces where people can improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing

WELFARE SERVICES

Support, advocacy, advise and signposting for a range of issues and concerns including domestic abuse, immigration, housing, debt

HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY COHESION

Celebrating African culture, history and traditions through community events, heritage projects and intergenerational activities

LATEST NEWS

Frank Mba was presented with a Rose of the Shires award at an awards ceremony organised by Northamptonshire Community Foundation on 5th June, 2026 for his outstanding charity work with UAA

Yesterday (05/06/26), members of UAA attended an inspiring event at Mind called Intersecting Voices, which explored the connections between mental health, neurodivergence, identity, and lived experience within Global Ethnic Majority communities.We heard insightful presentations from:🔹

Yesterday (05/06/26), we returned to the UAA allotment after a two-week break due to other commitments. On arrival, we quickly realised that nature had been busy and there was a lot of weeding to do!A

It's volunteers' week. Our charity relies on volunteers for a variety of assistance. Below some of our volunteers who have made an outstanding contribution to our charity within the last year.Cooking - Eunice, Mary O,

Africa Celebration Day On Saturday (23rd May), we celebrated Africa Day together, and it was wonderful to see so many people from different backgrounds coming together for a day of culture, learning and community spirit.We

Yesterday (2nd June 2026), UAA had the pleasure of attending the Multifaith Eid Dinner organised by the International Bangladeshi MasterChef (IBM) and supported by Northamptonshire Police.It was a wonderful evening that brought together people from

UAA Indoor Family Activity Summary On 17/05/2026, the United African Association (UAA) hosted a successful indoor family activity event that brought together over 40 participants, including parents, young people, families, and friends from the community.

Another Great Day at the Allotment Yesterday (14/05/26), we had another great day at the allotment. I am really enjoying these sessions. We come together, do a bit of work such as planting, weeding, and

Activities

Monday

11am – 4pm: Welcoming spaces at office
Community support, drop-in at the office
7– 8:30pm:Wellbeing sessions online (via Zoom) in the evenings(they are monthly)