Young people
Youth programmes and a safe place to be, with sport and activities after school and at the weekend.
Registered charity 1184519
Our story
A community centre in Greater Manchester, open to everyone who lives here.
“Aldar” means home. For families who have settled in Greater Manchester from somewhere else, the centre is a home away from the homeland — and for everyone who lives nearby, it is simply the place down the road where something is always on.
The centre grew out of the Sudanese and Muslim community, and it is open to people of all backgrounds and faiths. More than 600 members come through the door for classes, sport, health sessions, faith and cultural activities, and time together as families.
It runs on donations, fundraising and the income we earn by hiring out our spaces, and it is held together by around twenty volunteers who give their evenings and weekends to it.
More about Aldar- 600+members
- 20volunteers
- 2017here since
- 29programmes
Who it's for
The centre is open to everyone in Greater Manchester. These are the people it is set up to serve.
Children and families
Tutoring, homework support and time together as a family, including days the whole household can come to.
Adults
English classes, fitness, skills and social time, for people who want to learn something or simply be with others.
Corporate partners
Sponsor a programme, support the centre through your organisation, or hire a space for your own use.
Programmes
Classes and activities across education, sport, health, faith and community life. A selection of what the centre runs.
Education
ESOL
English classes for adults settling in Greater Manchester.
Education
Homework Club
After-school support for children with schoolwork.
Sport
Kids Football
Football sessions for children at the centre.
Health and wellbeing
Zumba for Ladies
A women-only fitness class.
Faith
Quran and Tajweed
Classes in reading the Quran and tajweed.
Social and community
Family and Community Social
A regular gathering for families and neighbours.
Upcoming events
One-off gatherings, fundraisers and open days at the centre.
29SeptFundraiser
Community Yard Sale
10:00am–3:00pm · Aldar Community Centre
Donate items for sale — proceeds fund centre programmes for the year ahead.
10OctCommunity
Community Open House
11:00am–3:00pm · Aldar Community Centre
Tour the centre, meet trustees and volunteers, and learn about programmes for every age.
25OctCommunity
Fundraising Information Session
2:00–4:00pm · Aldar Community Centre
Hear the centre’s plans for the year and how the community can support them.
- 8Nov
Culture
Sudanese Heritage Day
12:00–5:00pm · Aldar Community Centre
A cultural afternoon celebrating Sudanese heritage through food, art, music and stories — open to all.
Timetable
Regular programmes this week, and events coming up this month. The centre is open every day.
Open daily
8am–8pm
This week — Programmes
- ESOLTuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00–11:30am
- Homework ClubMondays to Thursdays, 4:00–5:30pm
- Kids FootballSaturdays, 11:00am–12:30pm
- Zumba for LadiesMondays, 10:00–11:00am
- Quran and TajweedSaturdays and Sundays, 10:00–11:30am
- Family and Community SocialSundays, 1:00–3:00pm
This month — Events
- Community Open HouseSat 10 Oct · 11:00am–3:00pm
- Fundraising Information SessionSun 25 Oct · 2:00–4:00pm
Latest updates
Notices from the centre.
Autumn classes are open
English, homework support, sport and faith classes are running again this term. Speak to the centre to join.
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The centre is open every day
We are open from 8am to 8pm, including weekends. Drop in, or ask about a class before you come.
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Volunteers are welcome
About twenty volunteers keep the sessions going. If you can give a regular hour, the centre would like to hear from you.
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Gallery
Photographs from events and from ordinary days at the centre.
Partners
Organisations that support programmes and events at the centre.
