Elderly BAME Communities in Inner-City UK: The Demand for Culturally Competent Care in Northampton
Sharifa, a 74-year-old Bangladeshi woman living in Northampton, speaks softly but firmly when discussing her experience with local care services. “They come to help,” she says, “but they don’t understand us. They don’t speak our language. The food isn’t right. We feel like strangers in our own homes.” Her story isn’t unique, but it is […]
Unlocking Minds: Empowering Youth and Women Through the Language of Visual Arts
In today’s ever-complex world, the ability to express oneself beyond spoken and written language has never been more vital. For children, adolescents, youth, and women from diverse communities, learning to paint, draw, sculpt, and create murals is not just an extracurricular activity – it is an essential form of empowerment, a gateway to emotional healing, […]
Cohesive Society and We Are All Human (IBM) Host Spectacular Eid Reunion:
Diverse Community Dinner Night Unites Over 80 Guests at Northampton College Northampton, UK – On 22nd April 2025, Cohesive Society CIC, in partnership with We Are All Human (IBM), hosted a vibrant and heartwarming Diverse Community Dinner Night at Northampton College, Booth Lane, bringing together more than 80 guests from across Northamptonshire’s richly diverse communities […]
A Typical Day at the Cohesive Society – Where Every Story Matters
As the morning sun gently filters through the curtains of our modest office at the Cohesive Society, I turn the key in the door and step inside. The familiar creak of the entrance reminds me that this place is more than just four walls – it is a sanctuary for many, a haven where […]
Bridging the BAME Attainment Gap
A significant factor contributing to the attainment gap between white students and those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in UK higher education is the scarcity of diverse role models. A survey by Universities UK, encompassing 44 staff members from 39 universities, revealed that 87% identified the lack of higher education role […]
Cohesive Society CIC: Supporting Communities in Northamptonshire
Located in Room No- 8, Northampton Business Centre, Lower Harding Street, NN1 2JL, Cohesive Society CIC has established itself as a pillar of support for the diverse communities of Northamptonshire. In this challenging economic uncertainty and rising living costs, Cohesive Society CIC is fully committed to easing financial burdens and supporting individuals through a […]
Cohesive Society CIC Launches New Initiative to Provide Comprehensive Benefit Advice to the Community
Cohesive Society CIC is thrilled to announce the launch of our newest initiative, which offers reliable and accessible benefit advice to community members. As part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing individuals’ and families’ well-being and financial security, we have developed a program designed to ensure everyone in our community can receive the support […]
