About Us – Great Angels Foundation

About Great Angels Foundation

We support people living with sickle cell across Greater Manchester. Our focus is simple: practical help, clear information, and welcoming groups for families. We work alongside NHS teams, schools, employers, and community partners—never as a substitute for clinical care, but to help you prepare, act early, and feel heard.

Why we exist
People often struggle to find timely, trusted information when it matters most. Day-to-day challenges at home, school, and work need realistic adjustments. Community, peer support, and confident self-advocacy improve outcomes.

How we work
Self-referral or professional referral (with consent).
Two-working-day response with options, dates, and access needs agreed. Brief, focused support: appointment preparation and follow-ups, peer groups, youth sessions, and short workshops.
Strong safeguarding and data protection under UK GDPR; eligible roles have DBS checks.

Timely replies

95%

Appointment preparation & follow-ups

92%

Access adjustments delivered

91%

Useful resources

98%

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We Are Award Winning Company

Our Vision

A community where people living with sickle cell are safe, confident, and supported—at home, school, work, and in care. We look for: Early help and fewer crises Clear information everyone can use Strong peer networks and local pride

Our Mission

We provide practical support, plain-English guidance, and welcoming groups for families across Greater Manchester. We work with NHS teams, schools, employers, and community partners to turn advice into action. We do this through: Peer groups and parents’ circles Appointment preparation and follow-ups Youth sessions and skills workshops Briefings for schools and employers

Our Values

Respect. We listen first and act with care. Trust. Information is accurate, reviewed, and transparent. Access. Step-free options, quiet spaces, language support, large-print. Safety. Strong safeguarding, DBS checks, and UK GDPR compliance. Community. Co-design with families and local partners.

Ada Ijeozor, Chair of Trustees (RGN)

Ada is a registered nurse and the founding Chair of Great Angels Foundation. She started the charity after seeing families in Manchester struggle to find practical support for sickle cell when it was most needed. Her focus is simple: safe services, clear information, and a kind, local community. What Ada leads Strategy, governance, and trustee meetings. Safeguarding oversight and DBS culture across activities. Partnerships with NHS teams, schools, and community groups. Quality of information: plain English, reviewed, and up to date. Inclusion: step-free access, quiet spaces, language support, large print.