About Us
NICOHA (Nigerian Community in Hartlepool) is dedicated to supporting the whole community of Hartlepool through education, cultural exchange, and social inclusion initiatives.
Our work brings together people of all racial and cultural backgrounds to:
Promote racial harmony
Advance education and awareness
Support community cohesion
Improve well-being through recreational and cultural activities
While we recognise the unique experiences of Nigerians living in Hartlepool, our services and activities are open to everyone, including new arrivals, minority ethnic groups, and long-standing local residents.
We collaborate with schools, the local council, community groups, and diverse cultural organizations to foster understanding, reduce isolation, and strengthen unity across Hartlepool.
NICOHA exists to help all residents feel connected, empowered, and proud to be part of a thriving multicultural town.
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Building Hartlepool City Together
What We Do
Our Activities
NICOHA delivers a wide range of programmes designed to support community cohesion, education, and wellbeing:
Cultural and Community Events
Open to everyone in Hartlepool
- Annual multicultural celebrations
- Participation in Hartlepool Carnival
- Shared food, dance, music, and storytelling
- Opportunities for all cultures to engage, learn and collaborate
School Cultural Awareness Sessions
Delivered in partnership with local schools
- Workshops exploring shared values between the UK and Nigerian cultures
- Activities promoting respect, identity and belonging
- Helps pupils understand diversity and build friendships
- Supports Nigerian children with confidence and integration
Community Education Workshops
Free and open to all residents
- Digital skills (emails, online NHS access, job search tools)
- Welfare and housing guidance
- Immigration information sessions
- Cultural orientation for new arrivals
- Understanding local services (NHS, council, schools)
Social & Recreational Activities
Designed to reduce isolation and improve wellbeing
- Community picnics
- Social meet-ups
- Shared games, dance sessions, sports involvement
- Family-friendly outings
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