About Carisma
About Us
CARISMA Services is a community-led organisation based in Manchester, working to build safer, more inclusive and cohesive communities. We support children, young people, adults and families through peacebuilding, community leadership, hate crime awareness, and inclusive wellbeing programmes.
CARISMA Services is a Community Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 11960752). Our work is grounded in lived experience, local knowledge, and long-standing relationships with communities across Greater Manchester.
What We Do
Our programmes focus on:
We use creative, participatory and trauma-informed approaches to ensure our work is accessible, inclusive and responsive to local need.
Our Experience and Impact
CARISMA has a strong track record of delivering community-based projects in partnership with schools, voluntary organisations, faith groups and public agencies. Recent activity includes:
Our work consistently demonstrates positive outcomes, including increased awareness, stronger community connections, and improved confidence among participants.
How We Work
We believe communities understand their own needs best. Our projects are co-designed with local people, informed by regular consultation, feedback, and reflection. We are committed to good governance, transparency, and responsible use of public funds.
Our Commitment
CARISMA Services is committed to:
Contact and Governance
CARISMA Services
Registered Office: 422 Community Hub, 420-422 Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4EX
Company Number: 11960752
CARISMA Services is a community-led organisation based in Manchester, working to build safer, more inclusive and cohesive communities. We support children, young people, adults and families through peacebuilding, community leadership, hate crime awareness, and inclusive wellbeing programmes.
CARISMA Services is a Community Limited by Guarantee, registered in England and Wales (Company Number: 11960752). Our work is grounded in lived experience, local knowledge, and long-standing relationships with communities across Greater Manchester.
What We Do
Our programmes focus on:
- Peacebuilding and community cohesion, including PeaceWeek and intergenerational dialogue
- Hate crime awareness and prevention, delivered through schools and community settings
- Inclusion and participation, particularly supporting women, adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN), and marginalised groups
- Leadership and capacity-building, enabling residents to play active roles in their communities
We use creative, participatory and trauma-informed approaches to ensure our work is accessible, inclusive and responsive to local need.
Our Experience and Impact
CARISMA has a strong track record of delivering community-based projects in partnership with schools, voluntary organisations, faith groups and public agencies. Recent activity includes:
- Delivery of interactive workshops in schools and community venues
- Coordination of PeaceWeek activities engaging residents of all ages
- Community workshops addressing hate crime, safety and belonging
- Volunteer-led initiatives supporting local families and community resilience
Our work consistently demonstrates positive outcomes, including increased awareness, stronger community connections, and improved confidence among participants.
How We Work
We believe communities understand their own needs best. Our projects are co-designed with local people, informed by regular consultation, feedback, and reflection. We are committed to good governance, transparency, and responsible use of public funds.
Our Commitment
CARISMA Services is committed to:
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Safeguarding and ethical practice
- Accountability and continuous learning
- Working collaboratively to achieve lasting social impact
Contact and Governance
CARISMA Services
Registered Office: 422 Community Hub, 420-422 Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4EX
Company Number: 11960752