Welcome to ACAP
Since 1995, the African Caribbean Achievement Project (ACAP) has been at the forefront of promoting educational achievement, health improvements, cultural pride and empowerment for children, young people, and communities of African and Caribbean descent. Our charity creates opportunities, and champions the riights, needs and achievements of our vibrant community.
what we provide
Community Projects with Real Impact
ACAP is a small, grass-roots charity with a focus on education, arts, culture, health and wellbeing projects and services. Our work is designed to positively impact the lives of people from the African Caribbean community.
At ACAP, we believe in the power of education, support, and community to transform lives. From our pioneering mentoring programmes and STEM clubs to our groundbreaking community engagement projects, we’re dedicated to providing a holistic approach to empowerment. Our initiatives span health, employment, well-being, arts and cultural enrichment, ensuring that every individual has the tools to thrive.
We offer a range of education, arts and culture, and health and wellbeing support services designed and run by local people, for local people.
Our Mission
We exist to Uplift and Empower the African Caribbean Community
Education Initiatives
Health & Wellbeing
Arts & Culture
Years in existence
Partner Organisations
Dedicated volunteers
Annual volunteer hours
health and wellbeing
Join Our Weekly Classes and Events
Our health activity with women is funded by Peoples Health Trust using money raised by Health Lottery Yorkshire and Humber
A bit about why we started and
where we are today.
Did you get your copy of our Windrush Book?
Windrush: Three Generations Book
The Windrush generation came to the UK in search of work and to build a better life for themselves and their families. This book is a collection of stories from those who came to West Yorkshire.
Windrush: Three Generations’ documents personal stories of the arrival, settling in and building a future. Our contributors also tell us how they’ve maintained generational ties over the years.
Contributors talk about the impact the Windrush generation have had on British life and culture and also share valuable advice for the next generation.
This is a publication by the African Caribbean Achievement Project (ACAP). ACAP is a charity in Bradford, West Yorkshire dedicated to highlighting the stories of people from our region.