Saheli’s 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Saturday 12 September 2026

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Join us for a special celebration of 50 years of Saheli, on Saturday 12 September 2026, in Manchester.

Saheli’s 50th anniversary marks five decades of providing support services for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority women who are experiencing domestic abuse.

In 2026, Saheli proudly marks an extraordinary milestone—50 years of supporting Black, Asian and Minoritised women and children facing domestic abuse, honour-based violence, and forced marriage.

To celebrate this legacy—and to secure the future of our life-saving work—we are hosting a 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the prestigious Vermilion Banqueting Suite, Manchester, on Saturday 12 September 2026.

This landmark event will bring together more than 300 guests, including professionals, community leaders, dignitaries, service users, and supporters. It promises to be an inspiring evening of celebration, reflection, and fundraising.

Join us at Vermilion, Grand Suite, Manchester M40 8AD, from 5.30pm on Saturday 12 September 2026.

❋ Stalls
❋ Special guest speakers
❋ A delicious four course dinner
❋ Performances

Sponsorship opportunities and stalls are available: contact 50thanniversary@saheli.org.uk

Evening programme

The programme is as follows, with special guests speakers to be announced. 

5pm

Doors open for guests to wander through a marketplace of traditional and western textiles, jewellery, crafts and other wares

6pm-8pm

Soft drinks reception and networking, dinner and guest speakers

9pm

Performances

  • 50 years ago, women came together to set up one of the first women's refuges in Manchester to keep women and children safe. Come and join us to build our legacy for the future 50 years."

    Priya, CEO, Saheli

  • "Our achievements over the past 50 years have been outstanding, we welcome you to celebrate with us!"

    Shazia, Board Chair

  • "I am so glad I came to Saheli. I was a domestic violence victim and homeless, Saheli did everything for me while I was in their refuge and encouraged me to be independent. I am now in full time employment and have my own place."

    Former service user

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