Ancestry Talks is a social enterprise promoting key ideas of Black and British identity through arts and culture.
Masterclasses offer a broad range of talks across a variety of Black History and Ancestry topics, from how to trace African Caribbean ancestry to discussions on Black History and cultural appreciation. Our activities are aimed at anyone interested in personal development whether that be starting a journey, overcoming family tree challenges, gaining inspiration to explore your heritage or simply broadening the mind.
Our Track Record
We have been instrumental in encouraging, motivating and inspiring people to uncover their roots since 2002.
Our Strategic Intentions
To continue to
- help African & Caribbean communities gain a sense of their personal heritage and family history
- deliver activities designed to increase intergenerational social interaction
- work with other organisations to help individuals and groups gain greater access to knowledge of their Black and British heritage
- design talks/workshops to support individuals to improve self-esteem and positively influence their social and economic position
- improve access so that people from other cultures can look at the African Caribbean community through a more appreciative lens
- to identify venues that are accessible to people with mobility restrictions.
Unmet Demand for School Visits
Schools enrich children education by offering activities not prescribed as part of the National Curriculum. Many have contacted Ancestry Talks requesting workshops.
However, schools across the UK are also under tremendous pressure to reduce costs. Few in urban areas classified as deprived (when compared to indices of social deprivation) can afford to commission quality speakers. We aim to work with schools to find ways to improve access to our talks.
What Communities are saying about us!
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Ancestry Talks Community Interest Company Directors
Paul Crooks (Founder) - Author, Specialist in African Caribbean Genealogy and Public Speaker
Esther Munro - Networks & Engagement
Carole Stoddart-Rose - Events Coordinator