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# LITD CIC

Light In The Darkness is a community Interest company

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://litdcic.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [LITD C.I.C. Showcased Holistic Hair Wrapping at Gorton’s Culture Festival](https://litdcic.com/litd-c-i-c-showcased-holistic-hair-wrapping-at-gortons-culture-festival/) - Manchester, UK – October 2025 On Saturday, 13th September 2025, LITD C.I.C. proudly took part in the Gorton Culture Festival, an annual celebration organised by Gorton Women’s Network. Held at Gorton Park, Hyde Road (M12 5PS), the event brought together families, residents, and organisations from across Greater Manchester for an afternoon of live music, storytelling,
- [Beatrice Guessie Named Among Europe’s 30 Most Influential Business Leaders](https://litdcic.com/beatrice-guessie-named-among-europes-30-most-influential-business-leaders/) - Madrid, SPAIN – 31st May 2025 LITD C.I.C. is pleased to announce that its founder and Chief Executive Officer, Beatrice Guessie, has been recognized as one of Europe’s 30 Most Influential Business Leaders by the Best CEO Award. The award ceremony took place in Madrid, Spain, bringing together leading executives from across the continent to
- [How To Empower Women For The Future](https://litdcic.com/how-to-empower-women-for-the-future/) - To empower women for the future is an essential effort for the survival of the world. It is necessary to economically empower women to subdue poverty, sustain the family and the general well-being. Women can improve their homes, invest in education, acquire skills and grow businesses when they unearth their economic expectations. However, despite the
- [What are the effects of the COVID-19 on mental health?](https://litdcic.com/what-are-the-effects-of-the-covid-19-on-mental-health/) - The effects of the COVID-19 on mental health are among the most prevalent illnesses in the United Kingdom and worldwide. Around one in five adults in the world experience some form of mental illness. The COVID-19 -Coronavirus Disease of 2019- is undoubtedly the leading mental health problem because of disease, experience, physical distancing, stigma, and

## Pages

- [About us](https://litdcic.com/about-us/) - Light In The Darkness is a community Interest company (LITD C.I.C.) that seeks to bring light, hope, and succor to society's downtrodden. LITD C.I.C is a support organisation set up to support marginalised families in Greater Manchester. We find vulnerable people in our community who aren’t currently accessing the support that they need. We provide
- [Sample Page](https://litdcic.com/sample-page/)
- [Privacy & Cookies Policy](https://litdcic.com/privacy-policy/) - 1. IntroductionLITD CIC is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy & Cookies Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. By accessing our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. 2. Information We CollectWe may collect and
- [Beatrice Guessie](https://litdcic.com/beatrice-guessie/) - Founded by Beatrice, LITD C.I.C. is a consultancy that transforms how professional services support people in crisis. Drawing from her personal experience navigating support systems, Beatrice identifies crucial gaps between organizational policies and their real-world implementation. She works with statutory organizations to develop human-centered solutions that prevent recurring crises and create lasting positive outcomes. LITD's
- [Services](https://litdcic.com/services/) - Most of our service users are from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities (although not exclusively), or are failed Asylum Seekers who have not received leave to remain and whose mental and physical health challenges are acute, people in mental health institutions. We also work with young people as part of our family support. It
- [Events](https://litdcic.com/events/) - 08th January 2024 Guest speaker at the GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) The Good Landlord Charter Guest speaker at the GMCA 2023 Guest speaker at the GMCA 2023 Guest speaker at the GMCA 2023 Guest speaker at the GMCA 2023 Guest speaker at the GMCA 2023
- [Wpsd Thank You](https://litdcic.com/wpsd-thank-you/) - Thank You For Your DonationWe have sent you an email with the donation information
- [Members](https://litdcic.com/members/)
- [Contact us](https://litdcic.com/contact-us/)
- [Testimonial](https://litdcic.com/testimonial/)

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## Testimonials

- [Adelle Bomeme](https://litdcic.com/testimonials/adelle-bomeme/) - Shalom to you all, my name is Adelle Bomeme, and I met Beatrice many years ago. Beatrice is my giving daughter sent by God, she is a gift for this world. She started this project of LITD in front of my eyes and she was struggling herself, but her driving motivation as an entrepreneur is
- [Liliane Yamdjeu](https://litdcic.com/testimonials/liliane-yamdjeu/) - Hello Amazing People, my name is Liliane Yamdjeu from Manchester, I am a student and a mother of 4 children. I am testifying how the project LITD has impacted my life as a volunteer when I started and lots of changes in different way to my children and me. I want to take this opportunity
- [Shamime](https://litdcic.com/testimonials/shamime/) - I first met Beatrice over a decade ago, when I first arrived to the UK. I had a family that turned my life upside-down. When new reached to Beatrice, she contacted me straight away. Beatrice introduced me to the LITD project and all the wonderful work they do. Through it all, she offered practical, emotional
- [Christelle McDuthu](https://litdcic.com/testimonials/christelle-mcduthu/) - When I arrived in the UK, I didn't know that many people, and it was bit lonely. My head was full of ambitions. I spoke to Beatrice and told her about my plan to become an artist-designer at that time. I was studying English (ESOL). Beatrice immediately encouraged me and gave me all the kind
- [Sumaiya Kauser](https://litdcic.com/testimonials/sumaiya-kauser/) - I am Sumaiya Kauser. I am a young carer who has benefited from LITD CIC support and I am happy to volunteer with LITD as a young carer and head of Youth.
- [Mama Hawa Camara](https://litdcic.com/testimonials/mama-hawa-camara/) - My name is Mama Hawa Camara I’m a single mother with 4 children I’m a career and support worker working for Manchester City Council. In 2017 I moved from the Netherlands to the Uk when I arrived I had no support from family I couldn’t speak English, and I was in the dark and nobody

## Members

- [Ceniz Çakırgöz](https://litdcic.com/members/ceniz-cakirgoz/)
- [Cllr Tafheen Sharif](https://litdcic.com/members/cllr-tafheen-sharif/)
- [Alex Phillips](https://litdcic.com/members/alex-phillips-2/)
- [Cllr Shaid](https://litdcic.com/members/cllr-shaid/)
- [Beatrice Guessie](https://litdcic.com/members/beatrice-guessie/)
- [Yvette Ledjon](https://litdcic.com/members/yvette-ledjon/)
- [Adele Bomeme Mpoo](https://litdcic.com/members/adele-bomem/)
- [Katy Mavambu](https://litdcic.com/members/katy-mavambu/)
- [Alex Phillips](https://litdcic.com/members/alex-phillips/)
- [Emmanuel Fotsing](https://litdcic.com/members/emmanuel-fotsing/)
- [Constant A Obad](https://litdcic.com/members/constant-a-obad/)

## Events

- [International Tameside Women's Day](https://litdcic.com/litdcic-event/international-tameside-womens-day/) - A Look Back at International Tameside Women's Day 2025: Light In The Darkness On March 8, 2025, the Holy Trinity Church & Community Centre in Ashton-Under-Lyne became a beacon of hope and empowerment as it hosted the International Tameside Women's Day event, organized by Light In The Darkness. This remarkable event was dedicated to celebrating
- [Our 2025 Initiatives in Oldham](https://litdcic.com/litdcic-event/our-2025-initiatives-in-oldham/) - In January 2025, we were honored to be invited by the Council of Oldham to discuss our upcoming activities focused on children and youth. This meeting provided an invaluable opportunity to align our initiatives with the needs of the community, ensuring that young people receive the support and opportunities they deserve. A key highlight of
- [Meeting with Cllr Tafheen Sharif at Dukinfield Town Hall](https://litdcic.com/litdcic-event/meeting-with-cllr-tafheen-sharif-at-dukinfield-town-hall/) - We had the privilege of meeting with Cllr Tafheen Sharif, Tameside First Deputy for Health & Equalities, at Dukinfield Town Hall to discuss our Holistic Empowerment Women Programme. The discussion centered on the programme’s goals of supporting, educating, and empowering women through a holistic approach that addresses mental well-being, economic independence, and cultural identity. Cllr
- [A Conference on Children’s Well-Being](https://litdcic.com/litdcic-event/every-childs-voice-matters-a-conference-on-childrens-well-being/) - In October 2024, we proudly hosted the "Every Child’s Voice Matters" conference, bringing together around 120 attendees dedicated to championing the rights and well-being of children. The event served as a platform to showcase our innovative impact and discuss key issues affecting young lives in our communities. A highlight of the day was the presence
- [Guest speaker at the GMCA](https://litdcic.com/litdcic-event/guest-speaker-at-the-gmca-greater-manchester-combined-authority/)
- [A Message of Resilience, Hope, Equality, and Togetherness](https://litdcic.com/litdcic-event/speaking-at-the-tameside-event-a-message-of-resilience-hope-equality-and-togetherness/) - On January 23, 2025, I had the honor of speaking at the Tameside event, an occasion that brought together individuals committed to building a stronger, more united community. I was invited by Cllr Tafheen Sharif, whose dedication to inclusivity and positive change continues to inspire many. In my speech, I focused on four key themes:

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