United African Association (UAA)

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United African Association

Stand Against Hate – Free Online Training 

Free NREC Hate Crime online training – Monday 10 November, 6-7pm. Support, referral and reporting guidance.

UAA promotes African culture and heritage

United African Association, a registered charity in Northampton, was established to advise, support, advocate for, and represent organisations and individuals within the African community. 
Organising events, projects, and activities, we aim to promote African culture and heritage among people in the UK while fostering community cohesion.
 
Our service is not only to the African communities alone but to all those who need support in society and do not know where to turn to. 
 

What We Do @ West Northamptonshire

Most of the families we support have “No Recourse to Public Funding” (NRPF). 

Through our food bank project we are able to support them with fresh and cooked meals. This brings a lot of smiles to the faces of many families.

We partner with other organisations in various humanitarian projects to help families through giving food vouchers, and winter clothing vouchers in West Northamptonshire.

We extend our hands of love to families, give them hope and make them feel welcomed in the society.

A quick look back at what we achieved in July

Great Fire of Northampton Commemoration

We were delighted to join the community on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the Great Fire of Northampton. Watch highlights from the day below.

LATEST NEWS

The United African Association, based in Northampton, has secured significant funding to deliver a project aimed at promoting electrical safety awareness while helping to alleviate cost-of-living pressures for families experiencing financial hardship, including those in vulnerable groups such as individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

We would like to thank Electrical Safety First for making our community safer

On Monday the 19th of January, 2026 we had our first session of the weight loss programme. The session was highly engaging. It went beyond discussions about food and nutrition, also focusing on how to achieve personal goals by identifying the right sources of motivation. It was also an opportunity to talk about what is keeping us from making the changes we want to make. We have 5 more sessions to go. These will happen on Mondays, from 10.30am-12.30pm, at Leicester Street community centre, NN1 3RS. You still have the chance to join us if you wish. Many thanks to Ben, the facilitator.

You can register by contatcting 07783189911

A Productive Day at the Allotment: Preparing Our Plot for the New Season

On Monday the 17th of November, 5 of us ventured into the allotment (at St David’s allotments) with the goal of….

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United African Association’s project – Black History Month Event – has been shortlisted for an award at our 2025 Northamptonshire Community Foundation Annual Awards.

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Upcomming Event

Our Proud Sponsors

We are grateful to our amazing sponsors who make this event possible. Their support helps us create a meaningful impact!

Activities

Monday

  • 10.30am-12.30pm: Weight loss programme
  • 11am – 4pm: Welcoming spaces at office
  • Community support, drop-in at the office
  • 7– 8:30pm:Wellbeing sessions online (via Zoom) in the evenings

Tuesday

  • 11am – 4pm: Welcoming spaces at office
  • Community support, drop-in at the office
  • 10:30am – 11:30am:Ladies swimming sessions at Mounts Swimming Baths (£3.25)

Wednesday

  • 11am – 4pm: Welcoming spaces at office
  • Community support, drop-in at the office
  • Employment support project (IT sessions, CV writing, interview skills)

Thursday

  • 11am – 4pm: Welcoming spaces at office
  • Community support, drop-in at the office
  • 2pm – 4pm: Community allotment at St David's allotment
  • 6:30pm – 9pm (fortnightly): African Drumming / African Cultural Project

Friday

  • 10:30am – 4:30pm:Warm spaces to work and use computers (free)
  • Community support – drop-in at the office
  • 11am – 1pm: IT Session at the office

Saturday

  • 11 – 12:30:Weekly Foodbank
  • 1:30 – 3pm: Community meal at Leicester Street
  • 3 – 5pm: Football at the Racecourse (behind Leicester Street)
  • Indoor community club – games, socialising, music (PM)

UKSPF-Funded Project Helps Northampton Resident Rebuild Life

Thanks to support from West Northamptonshire Council’s UKSPF funding, UAA’s IT & Job Club helped a mother of two recover from homelessness, gain essential digital and employability skills, and secure stable work and housing.

Source: West Northamptonshire Council — Read full story

Hate Crime and Incident Awareness

United African Association is proud to support the Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council (NREC) in promoting awareness around hate crimes and incidents. This resource helps communities understand what constitutes a hate crime, its impact, and how to access support.

We encourage everyone to read and share this guide to help create a more inclusive and supportive community across Northamptonshire.

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Source: Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council – Visit Website

Contact Us 


Email: uafricanassociation@gmail.com

facebook.com/northamptonuaa

Barratt House, Kingsthorpe Road, Northampton, United Kingdom, NN2 6EZ

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Twenty eighth of February..We’ll start together, find the rhythm, and then let it flow — with a little gentle leadership sprinkled in to keep us connected.Just hands on drums, listening, responding, and playing together. Bring your rhythm & Food and Drinks to share.🪘No Pressure * No Performing* Just Fun* ... See MoreSee Less
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