African Caribbean Community Initiative https://acci.org.uk/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:11:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://acci.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cropped-acci-site-icon-1-150x150.png African Caribbean Community Initiative https://acci.org.uk/ 32 32 ACCI Gala 2026 Competition – Terms & Conditions https://acci.org.uk/acci-gala-2026-competition-terms-conditions/ https://acci.org.uk/acci-gala-2026-competition-terms-conditions/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:37 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=1001714 1. Eligibility The competition is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, excluding ACCI employees and anyone directly involved in organising or administering the competition. 2. How to enter To enter, participants must comment with the correct answer to the competition question on the designated ACCI competition post. No purchase is necessary to enter....

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/acci-gala-2026-competition-terms-conditions/feed/ 0 ‘In the community, by the community’ https://acci.org.uk/in-the-community-by-the-community/ https://acci.org.uk/in-the-community-by-the-community/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:17:02 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=1001688 Centre for Mental Health – Featured Guest Post The African-Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) has been offering mental health support in Wolverhampton for almost 40 years. I was lucky enough to visit ACCI’s hub and meet its chief executive Alicia Spence recently. A fundamental principle of ACCI is that it provides its members (not ‘service users’...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/in-the-community-by-the-community/feed/ 0 Congratulations to Sir Patrick Vernon, An ACCI Patron https://acci.org.uk/congratulations-to-sir-patrick-vernon-an-acci-patron/ https://acci.org.uk/congratulations-to-sir-patrick-vernon-an-acci-patron/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:32:02 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=1001116 The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) is proud to congratulate Sir Patrick Vernon on being awarded a knighthood in the King’s Birthday Honours, a fitting recognition of his exceptional contribution to racial equality, health equity and social justice. A proud Wolverhampton native, Sir Patrick has spent more than 30 years championing causes that have transformed...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/congratulations-to-sir-patrick-vernon-an-acci-patron/feed/ 0 Love Our Community: ACCI Partners with Wolverhampton Public Health for Local Outreach https://acci.org.uk/love-our-community-project/ https://acci.org.uk/love-our-community-project/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:50 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=1000878 We are delighted to share our recent involvement in the “Love Our Community” project, a vital initiative supported by Wolverhampton Public Health. Last week our staff member Tedrick Bailey and a dedicated group of ACCI members headed to Dunkley Street to take direct action in our local neighborhood. Working alongside local partners, our team led...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/love-our-community-project/feed/ 0 Join Us for ACCI’s Rum & Reggae Race Day 2026 https://acci.org.uk/join-us-for-accis-rum-reggae-race-day-2026/ https://acci.org.uk/join-us-for-accis-rum-reggae-race-day-2026/#respond Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:39:12 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=1000633 We are delighted to invite you to the African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) Rum & Reggae Race Day 2026, an exciting charity race event delivered in partnership with Wolverhampton Racecourse. 📍 Location: Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Gorsebrook Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0PE📅 Date: Saturday 4th April 2026⏰ First Race: 15:15 This promises to be an unforgettable...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/join-us-for-accis-rum-reggae-race-day-2026/feed/ 0 International Women’s Day 2026: ACCI Presents “Harmony & Hope” at Wolverhampton Art Gallery https://acci.org.uk/international-womens-day-2026-acci-presents-harmony-hope-at-wolverhampton-art-gallery/ https://acci.org.uk/international-womens-day-2026-acci-presents-harmony-hope-at-wolverhampton-art-gallery/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:13:04 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=1000676 The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) is proud to announce a vibrant celebration for International Women’s Day 2026, bringing the community together for an afternoon of inspiration, creativity, and empowerment. Taking place at the iconic Wolverhampton Art Gallery on Tuesday 10th March 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00, this special event, Harmony & Hope: Mental Health...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/international-womens-day-2026-acci-presents-harmony-hope-at-wolverhampton-art-gallery/feed/ 0 ACCI to Host Sponsor Appreciation Event at The Mount Hotel Country Manor https://acci.org.uk/acci-to-host-sponsor-appreciation-event-at-the-mount-hotel-country-manor/ https://acci.org.uk/acci-to-host-sponsor-appreciation-event-at-the-mount-hotel-country-manor/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:17:10 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=994085 The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) is delighted to announce its upcoming Sponsor Appreciation Event, taking place on Wednesday 11 February 2026, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, at the elegant Mount Hotel Country Manor in Wolverhampton. This special afternoon has been thoughtfully curated to recognise and celebrate the incredible sponsors and partners whose ongoing support enables...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/acci-to-host-sponsor-appreciation-event-at-the-mount-hotel-country-manor/feed/ 0 Win a homemade Christmas fruit cake and support ACCI this festive season! https://acci.org.uk/win-a-homemade-christmas-fruit-cake-and-support-acci-this-festive-season/ https://acci.org.uk/win-a-homemade-christmas-fruit-cake-and-support-acci-this-festive-season/#respond Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:26 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=993723 ACCI is delighted to launch a special Christmas Cake Raffle to help us raise £200 in support of our members this festive season. Our wonderful Board of Trustee member, Janet, has lovingly baked and donated a beautifully crafted homemade Christmas fruit cake, the perfect treat to enjoy with friends and family this holiday. If you...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/win-a-homemade-christmas-fruit-cake-and-support-acci-this-festive-season/feed/ 0 ACCI Named Opus Prize Finalist and Awarded $150,000 in Historic First for a UK Charity https://acci.org.uk/acci-named-opus-prize-finalist-and-awarded-150000-in-historic-first-for-a-uk-charity/ https://acci.org.uk/acci-named-opus-prize-finalist-and-awarded-150000-in-historic-first-for-a-uk-charity/#respond Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:05:33 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=993686 The African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) has been announced as a finalist for the internationally acclaimed Opus Prize, receiving a prestigious $150,000 award in recognition of its decades-long commitment to culturally appropriate mental health support and community empowerment in Wolverhampton and across the West Midlands. The Opus Prize is one of the world’s largest faith-based...

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]]> https://acci.org.uk/acci-named-opus-prize-finalist-and-awarded-150000-in-historic-first-for-a-uk-charity/feed/ 0 Cost-of-Living Crisis Leaves Children Without Beds, ACCI Calls for your help https://acci.org.uk/cost-of-living-crisis-leaves-children-without-beds-acci-calls-for-your-help/ https://acci.org.uk/cost-of-living-crisis-leaves-children-without-beds-acci-calls-for-your-help/#respond Thu, 04 Dec 2025 07:30:08 +0000 https://acci.org.uk/?p=993680 The Good Night Project, launched by Wolverhampton City Council in response to the cost of living crisis, continues to experience high demand across the city. The project was created after it became clear that many families, including young children were facing the heartbreaking reality of having to sleep on the floor. In partnership with the...

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