The Bambisanani Partnership

The Bambisanani Partnership Working Together, Learning Together

Registered Charity Number: 1163461

Founded: 2006 The Bambisanani Partnership is a unique collaboration developed by St.

Mary’s Menston in Leeds, UK and Mnyakanya High School in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Bambisanani is the Zulu word meaning 'working hand in hand'. 'Bambisanani' aptly encapsulates the philosophy of the partnership which significantly now includes both the University of Leeds and Leeds Trinity University as key members. Our partnership uses sport as a major catalyst to develop international underst

anding, education, health and leadership. The initiative, which began in 2006, has gained both national and international acclaim and is a registered charity. Over the past 14 years more than 10,000 students from the UK and South Africa have participated in Bambisanani Partnership programms and projects.

Finally, our team who have provided the below round up: We have had an incredible week and a half filled with unforgett...
06/06/2026

Finally, our team who have provided the below round up:

We have had an incredible week and a half filled with unforgettable experiences, learning opportunities, and amazing memories.

🏅 Day 1: We went shopping for sports equipment to support our sports sessions, and the students had time to practise and develop their skills.

🏫 Day 2: We had the opportunity to visit Gratton School, where the students and staff gave us a fantastic welcome.

🦁 Day 3: We visited Hluhluwe Game Reserve and were lucky enough to see four of the Big Five – an unforgettable experience!

🔥 Day 4: A well-earned day of relaxation by the dam, enjoying a traditional braai and taking in the beautiful surroundings.

⚽ Days 5–9: We spent the week teaching at Vumanhlamvu Primary School. This was an incredible experience, and we hope to continue working with the school when we return to England, helping to raise funds for a new sports field and supporting future opportunities for the students.

💙 Today, we joined forces with St Marys Menston and Newcastle College to work at Thembinfundo Special School. We are excited to continue making a positive impact and learning from the amazing students and staff we meet along the way.

Thank you to everyone who has welcomed us and supported this journey so far. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the trip brings!

Next up is the brilliant St Mary’s Menston. The team only arrived late on Thursday night and have wasted no time. Day 1️...
06/06/2026

Next up is the brilliant St Mary’s Menston. The team only arrived late on Thursday night and have wasted no time.

Day 1️⃣ was an athletics festival and introduction session at Mnyakanya Secondary School

Today on day 2️⃣ they were straight back to it delivering at Thembinfundo Special School to over 250 students

📰 The team are updating their blog regularly (link in bio) so make sure you keep up to date with the next week of their trip

It’s time for an update on our 3 groups currently volunteering in Kwa Zulu Natal. First up … Days 1️⃣ and 2️⃣ were spen...
06/06/2026

It’s time for an update on our 3 groups currently volunteering in Kwa Zulu Natal. First up …

Days 1️⃣ and 2️⃣ were spent at Zulufadder - 2 amazing days of singing, dancing, reading, writing and playing - the best welcome to South Africa we could ask for

Day 3️⃣ was spent at Gratton School colour run followed by an afternoons R+R at the dam

Day 4️⃣ was spent on safari, where the group managed to spot 3 of the big 5

Days 5️⃣ to 9️⃣ were spent with our good friends at Ngqamzana primary school where the team delivered coaching sessions to 486 primary school children in 5 days

Day 1️⃣0️⃣ is today and has been spent at Thembinfundo special school where Newcastle College, St Mary’s Menston and Newcastle College Sixth form have delivered to over 250 students.

The team have one more week to go and are raring to go. Stay tuned for more updates 👀

02/06/2026

A brilliant post from Barry Rizza at Newcastle College. Just a few snippets of 2 amazing days at Zulufadder.

The group of 12 students are out in Kwa Zulu Natal, joined by a group from Newcastle College Sixth Form on their first ever visit and soon to be joined by St Mary’s Menston before the University of Leeds.

A big summer awaits 🤩

Everyone at The Bambisanani Partnership wishes our good friend and supporter .crooks and all of good luck in their upco...
07/05/2026

Everyone at The Bambisanani Partnership wishes our good friend and supporter .crooks and all of good luck in their upcoming Championship Play Off Semi Final Final ☘️ 💪

In his off season, Matt joined the St Mary’s Menston visit to Kwa Zulu Natal last summer. He was an invaluable part of the team and we are so grateful for his and all of ’s ongoing support! 🤝

Tickets are flying out for our 20th Anniversary Ball. Get in touch to secure your seat or table now, details below: 📅 Sa...
02/05/2026

Tickets are flying out for our 20th Anniversary Ball.

Get in touch to secure your seat or table now, details below:

📅 Saturday 3rd October
📍 Headingley Stadium, Howard Suite
⏰ 6.30 arrival for a 7pm sit down
👗Dress to impress: Black tie inspired
🍽️ 2 course dinner
🥂 Welcome drink
🎤 Live music and entertainment
🪑 Tables of 10. Tickets can be purchased as an individual or a full table!
💵 Student tickets: £50 | General: £60 | Corporate sponsor: £100
🎟️ To secure your tickets email [email protected], [email protected] or message us

🌍 Together Everyone Achieves More 🌍 Over recent months a large shipment of sports kit, clothing, books and sanitary prod...
30/04/2026

🌍 Together Everyone Achieves More 🌍

Over recent months a large shipment of sports kit, clothing, books and sanitary products have been distributed to various schools, nonprofit organisations and community groups in South Africa.

Over 80 large boxes weighing over a ton were transported free of charge by long term Bambisanani supporters The Cardinal Group who also donated 2,000 sports shirts.

Several of the kits were also donated by

Thank-you again to everyone who’s hard work made this possible 🤝

Congratulations to students Harry and Dan who have just completed the Fraggle Run half marathon raising money for the B...
29/03/2026

Congratulations to students Harry and Dan who have just completed the Fraggle Run half marathon raising money for the Bambisanani Partnership.

Not only did they complete the run but achieved a PB with a very impressive time of 1 hour 36 mins.

Harry and Dan are part of the 12 Newcastle College students who will travel to South Africa this summer and are raising funds to support their visit!

You can sponsor them via the link in our bio!

We are so excited to announce we’re hosting our first ever ball! 🥳 This October, we are turning 20 and to celebrate we a...
25/03/2026

We are so excited to announce we’re hosting our first ever ball! 🥳

This October, we are turning 20 and to celebrate we are throwing a charity ball. We want all of our students, alumni, partners, supporters and friends in one room to celebrate an amazing 20 years and look ahead to the next 20 years.

📅 Saturday 3rd October
📍 Headingley Stadium, Howard Suite
⏰ 6.30 arrival for a 7pm sit down
👗Dress to impress: Black tie inspired
🍽️ 2 course dinner
🥂 Welcome drink
🎤 Live music and entertainment
🪑 Tables of 10. Tickets can be purchased as an individual or a full table!
💵 Student tickets: £50 | General: £60 | Corporate sponsor: £100
🎟️ To secure your tickets email [email protected], [email protected] or message us

We hope you can make it to celebrate this milestone with us!

Not long to go.. 📅 Wednesday 25th March, 9am
23/03/2026

Not long to go..

📅 Wednesday 25th March, 9am

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Ilkley
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