"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another.
We're strongest when we cheer each other on." - Serena Williams
Welcome to PPP UNITE CIC
a dynamic and inspirational women's empowerment organisation. Guided by our core values, we're dedicated to building confidence and raising aspirations, enabling women to utilise their agency for transformative change within their own communities.
About
Our roots are firmly planted in the Black Christian Women's movement. Since 2010, we've hosted the annual PPP (Passion Place & Purpose) Conference, inspiring gatherings consistently attended by over 400 women from the West Midlands region and beyond.
This event provides a platform for unity, inspiration, and sisterhood. However, with each year, we recognise the diverse challenges our attendees face, including loss, grief, abandonment, loneliness, abuse, and more recently, economic challenges, unemployment, and debt.
Thus, PPP Unite CIC was established, growing from our desire to respond to these challenges effectively.
Our mission is to support, educate, upskill, and mitigate the worst impacts of the current economic situation. More importantly, we empower women to take control, enabling them to turn adversity into opportunity
The ARISE Project 2016-2017
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The ARISE initiative was implemented under the distinctive "ARISE" branding to set it apart from the well-established "Passion, Place & Purpose" annual conference, fully funded by the West Midlands Police & Crime Commission.
The inaugural ARISE conference and accompanying workshops took place on July 1, 2016, at the Bethel Convention Centre (BCC), drawing an audience of 65 attendees. Notably, we successfully recruited more than 40 women for our Restorative Justice workshops, as well as other programs focused on self-awareness and confidence building, over a 12-month period and included refreshments and crèche services.
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On September 17, 2016, the PPP Annual Empowering Women's Conference was held at BCC, attracting 340 women. Restorative Justice held a prominent position during the main conference, with Grace Ononiwu, the Chief Crown Prosecutor of the West Midlands, serving as the keynote speaker. An additional dedicated 2-hour symposium for ARISE participants and interested parties drew over 50 women was held during the Annual Conference after which the women were invited to also join the main PPP Conference.
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Through these events, we established valuable connections with local counsellors, law enforcement, women's aid organisations, victims' support groups, debt counsellors, registered social landlords, and other agencies capable of providing essential support services. Our primary achievement was the profiling of the Police & Crime Commissioner's (PCC) Restorative Justice efforts, along with forging partnerships with agencies that could guide women toward further opportunities.
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The workshops proved instrumental in helping individual women comprehend how Restorative Justice could benefit their personal and professional lives while boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Participants were able to share their often challenging personal experiences within a supportive and confidential environment.
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Attendees at both the PPP and ARISE symposiums had ample opportunities to network with fellow delegates and gain insights from inspirational speakers. Engaging in lively question and answer sessions allowed women to contextualize their own experiences by learning from others.
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Our subsequent workshops attendance consistently reached approximately 70% of registered participants. Unfortunately, due to staff-to-child ratio requirements, we were unable to accommodate additional registrations, primarily because of limited crèche availability.
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Feedback from the women who engaged in the workshops and attended the PPP Conference has been overwhelmingly positive. We received numerous requests for additional Restorative Justice training, especially if it leads to recognised qualifications and employment or self-employment opportunities. Utilising our analysis results, we were able to offer further support and directed women to the services provided by our partner agencies.
Upcoming Events
Past PPP UNITE CIC Events
Arise Symposium
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The ARISE Symposium, in collaboration with the West Midlands Police and the Passion Place & Purpose Empowering Women's Conference, stood as a remarkable and transformative event, open to women at no cost. This symposium acted as a beacon of empowerment, reigniting hope, and reawakening dormant dreams. It served as a tribute to resilience and a wellspring of tools to conquer life's hurdles.
Through a rich array of inspirational talks, engaging workshops, and valuable networking opportunities, participants unearthed their own inner strength and acquired the skills needed for comprehensive personal growth. This initiative didn't just mend individual lives, it fortified entire communities. By joining us, attendees became integral members of a community deeply committed to the empowerment of women and the promotion of positive change.
The ARISE Symposium was your moment to ascend, radiate brilliance, and inspire change, thereby crafting a brighter future for all.
Healing Invisible Wounds
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In the midst of our secret cries, our tears and pains; the raging wars moving within us the Holy Spirit is saying for us in this hour, not to react or dwell on the negative circumstances that we have experienced in the past that keep us from our life's purpose and destinies. We are being tested in ways that are revealing the things that we are to overcome and be delivered from and God is doing an invisible work of fine-tuning us to become stronger spiritually, emotionally and mentally.
Our transformation from a place of brokenness into the very image of God will be by the renewing of our minds and our direct response towards the purpose and destiny that is waiting for us. happens in God's timing, he is definitely not through with us yet, for as He is healing our broken hearts and binding up our wounds, so we must fight daily for our transformation. Today, let us be healed of all the invisible wounds of the past and let us be propelled into our eternal destinies that God had purposed in us before this world began. Let us rise up to recognise that we in a supernatural season and a powerful time of great refreshing and great release. God's power is here to heal deliver and to set free.
He is Jehovah-Rapha!
(The Lord our Healer)
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Take Me Back
Step back in time to the exhilarating premiere of "Take Me Back," an extraordinary Gospel Musical Play by Angie Le Mar, hosted at Passion. Place. & Purpose on a memorable Saturday, September 16, 2017, right in the heart of Birmingham. This enchanting performance unveils the compelling narrative of Patricia and Andrea, two young souls whose divergent life journeys unfold amidst the resounding and soul-stirring melodies of gospel music.
Crafted and directed by the multi-talented Angie Le Mar, a prominent figure in Black British Comedy, this hit musical has taken the entertainment world by storm, amassing unwavering acclaim and success. Angie's profound connection to the Pentecostal church and her profound affection for its music and harmonious hymns serve as the wellspring of inspiration for this heartwarming production.
"Take Me Back" initially graced the stage at Passion. Place. & Purpose on that momentous date, September 16, 2017, in Birmingham, where it was met with a jubilant and receptive audience. Riding high on its well-deserved popularity, the show embarked on a triumphant tour across the United Kingdom. Angie Le Mar's illustrious repertoire of hit productions, including "The Brothers," "Funny Black Women on the Edge," "Forty," and "Do You Know Where Your Daughter Is?" amplifies the anticipation for the spectacular revival of this musical drama. Do not let the opportunity slip through your fingers; be sure to witness the enchantment of "Take Me Back," a powerful portrayal of faith, friendship, and redemption that will leave you mesmerized.
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Take Me Back Trailers appears courtesy of Angle Le Mar
