The Unity Organising Group formed in 1994 in response to the increase in racial violence including the murder of Stephen Lawrence. We are a Community Benefit company registered as an industrial and provident society(Bencom)We establish partnerships with a range of organisations and community activists to bring quality arts and music projects to communities during the year, primarily with young pe
ople some of whom may not otherwise have access to these activities. We create accessible, engaging, forums for young people especially, to have a voice about issues that affect their lives. We provide routes of progression for young people to grow and develop as people, as artists, as community members. We run practical education campaigns, projects & exhibitions around equality, diversity, community cohesion inclusion and chosen themes
Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are involved to make things happen and we employ youth workers, professional artists and other experienced people, to work with us on projects & events. The opportunity exists for new participants in Unity to be involved in projects alongside people experienced in a range of activities, to develop new skills including: multi media, music, many art forms - performance and visual, organisation, fund-raising, marketing, youth work, community capacity building, etc. and have some fun whilst meeting people and collectively working towards the aspirations of a Multi Cultural Manchester, promoting equality and a life free from discrimination for all people.
