People's Champion — GM Health & Care Champion Awards
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership2025Winner
Awarded to Idowu Morafa for outstanding contribution to health and community care across Greater Manchester.
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About Us
BridgingCommunitiesTogether
Across Ummah CIC was founded in 2017 to bring our local community together in bridging health and social inequalities by addressing and mitigating these crises and problems to facilitate harmonious family units. It was recognised that mental health was an issue among ethnic minorities in the UK, and there was a negative stigma surrounding the subject. This stigma often prevented open discussion, leaving those suffering from mental health issues to suffer in silence and adopt negative coping mechanisms, such as substance misuse.
Our Vision
Our vision is to passionately spread a positive mindset Across the Ummah (Nations), transcending impactful awareness towards harmonious family units that will eliminate dysfunctional society.
Our Mission
We raise awareness within the local community through connections with various stakeholders, fundraising projects, and events where keynote professionals address and propose solutions in collaboration with the community to prevent these problems.
Our impactful programs, training, and empowerment sessions have grown significantly. Various life-changing projects, supported by the NHS, Manchester City Council, BBC Children In Need, The Access Foundation, and many more, have transformed the general wellness and well-being of many lives. Among these is our culturally appropriate art and crafts holistic training a program that has saved and transformed countless lives through creativity, connection, and healing. Our culturally appropriate counselling, therapeutic sessions, Food and Family Hubs have successfully helped impoverished communities. Various workshops and coaching events have reduced the cost of living crises, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and domestic violence. Join us today in our mission to build a harmonious society.
Our Awards & Recognition
We are honoured to be recognised by leading organisations for our commitment to building stronger, healthier communities.
Allied Health Professional of the Year — CAHN Black Healthcare Awards
Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN)2024Winner
Recognising Idowu Morafa's leadership and exceptional service within the Black healthcare community.
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Tackling Inequalities — Spirit of Manchester Awards
Macc2024Winner
Across Ummah CIC recognised for impactful work reducing health inequalities across communities.
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Outstanding Service Award — Pride of Community Awards
Nigerian Community Greater Manchester (NCGM)2024Winner
Across Ummah CIC recognised for exceptional community service across Greater Manchester.
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Certificate of Recognition — CAHN Black Healthcare Awards (Allied Health Professionals)
Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN)2024Winner
Certificate presented to Idowu Morafa in recognition of outstanding dedication and contributions to healthcare.
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Shortlisted Certificate — Spirit of Manchester Awards (Tackling Inequalities)
Macc2024Shortlisted
Across Ummah CIC official shortlisted certificate for the Tackling Inequalities category.
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Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of professionals brings together diverse expertise and shared passion for building harmonious communities.
Idowu Morafa
Founder and Director
Provides strategic vision, builds partnerships, and leads fundraising to scale our programs.
Lateefat Junaid
Director
Leads clinical program design and staff training to ensure high-quality, culturally sensitive care.
Hidayah Kadiri
Director
Drives community engagement and stakeholder outreach to grow local participation and trust.
Moruf Atunse
Director
Oversees operations and logistics, ensuring smooth program delivery and efficient resource use.
Abdulazeez Morafa
Director
Manages finance, budgets, and grant reporting to maintain transparency and sustainability.
Saima Rifat
Director
Heads communications and digital strategy to amplify our message and engage supporters online.
Tolulope Morafa
Director
Designs youth programs and food-security initiatives that support families and build resilience.
Aramide Balogun
Guarantors and Project Leads
Coordinates project delivery, timelines, and partner collaboration across multiple initiatives.
AbdulHakeem Morafa
Guarantors and Project Leads
Provides governance oversight and legal guidance to protect the organisation's integrity.