Cultural Awareness and Lived Experience Training and Courses
Celebrating Diversity, Health and Wellbeing through Community Events and Activities
Supporting organisations and communities through cultural awareness, inclusion, and lived experience health and wellbeing.
Cultural Awareness
Community Engagement
Health and Wellbeing
About Cultural Connections York
Cultural Connections York CIC works to support under-represented communities and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. Through community engagement, cultural awareness and partnership working, the organisation helps strengthen connections between communities and organisations.
With experience in leadership, community development and health inequalities, the organisation works with public, private and third sector partners to help create more inclusive services and opportunities for all.
Our Work
We support communities and organisations through a range of activities designed to promote inclusion, cultural understanding and community wellbeing. This includes creating opportunities for people from different backgrounds to come together, share experiences and build positive relationships. Through workshops, community events, training sessions and collaborative initiatives, we help individuals and groups develop greater awareness, confidence and mutual respect. Our work aims to reduce isolation, celebrate diversity and strengthen connections so that communities feel more inclusive, supportive and resilient. Our Cultural Awareness and Lived Experience training equips organisations to build cultural competence, foster inclusive workplaces, and deliver services that are truly fit for purpose and responsive to the needs of the communities they serve.
We provide training for organisations to help build greater cultural awareness and understanding. By sharing lived experiences and practical insights, we support teams in developing more inclusive practices and improving how they engage with diverse communities in meaningful and respectful ways.
Through community outreach and an annual programme of cultural events, we create opportunities for people from different backgrounds to connect, share experiences and celebrate cultural diversity. These activities help strengthen relationships within communities and encourage greater understanding between cultures.
We support projects and initiatives that promote equality, inclusion, health and wellbeing within communities. By working with partners across the public, private and third sectors, we help develop programmes that respond to the needs of under-represented communities and support positive social change.
Community Recognition
The organisation’s work has been recognised locally through nominations and awards for its contribution to community development and inclusive community initiatives, including recognition in the Community Pride Awards.
York Health & Arts Mela
We are delighted that our event won a Community Pride Award in 2024 and it was commended by BBC Make a Difference award in 2025 so embrace York Health & Arts Mela! Join a vibrant celebration of diversity, inclusion infused with health and well being!
The programme includes traditional displays of music/dance performances, with a range of stalls selling traditional food and other stands offering information and advice on services.
Work with us to build inclusive, empowered communities.
Featured Training Services and Courses
Learning to improve equality, diversity, inclusion, health and wellbeing in the community.
Module 1 – Cultural Awareness Training
The needs of diverse communities including health and well being
£400
Module 2 – Lived Experiences – Life of a Refugee
Understanding and valuing personal experiences
£400
Module 3 – Living with discrimination
Offering an insight into what it feels like to live with discrimination.
£350
Cultural Awareness
Community Engagement