Back something that genuinely fills a gap.
Greater Manchester has a documented, growing shortage of accessible ESOL provision. SLC CIC is building the model that addresses it — free, online, small classes, and built around the real language of life in the UK. We are at pilot stage and looking for funders who want to be part of something that matters.
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Every donation goes directly towards delivering free ESOL classes for adults across Greater Manchester who have no other access to provision. No management fees. Straight to teaching.
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The problem we solve
A real and growing shortage — and a model built to address it
On the GM waiting list
Adults across Greater Manchester are waiting for ESOL with no guaranteed placement date. Demand has outstripped supply for years and is not reducing.
Free online provision in GM
No other provider in Greater Manchester offers free, fully online ESOL with flexible start dates and evening sessions.
Learners per class
Typical GM ESOL classes have 25 or more learners. We cap at 12 — so everybody speaks, every session. That is the whole point.
Cost to learners
Free to every eligible learner. No fees, no charges, ever. Cost is never a barrier to accessing our provision.
What your funding delivers
Five outcomes we measure and report on
English progression
Measurable progress within CEFR levels — practical, immediately usable English from week one.
UC confidence
Learners who understand their commitments, can complete their journal, and can engage with DWP correspondence.
Digital skills
Practical competency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, OneDrive, and AI translation tools — built into every session.
Document independence
The ability to read, translate, and act on official letters without relying on others for help.
Employment readiness
Improved English for job applications, interviews, and workplace communication — and the confidence to use it.
The longer term
Building towards sustainability
We are a pilot-stage CIC. Our immediate priority is delivering high-quality provision and gathering the evidence that underpins everything that comes next. Here is how we see the journey.
Pilot and proof
Delivering our first cohorts, measuring outcomes, and building the evidence base that demonstrates impact and informs future funding bids.
Grow the teaching team
Recruit additional ESOL tutors with a focus on languages and communities currently underserved in Greater Manchester — increasing capacity without compromising class quality.
Commissioned provision
With a track record of delivery, we will pursue commissioned provision through local authority, housing association, and adult education funding routes.
Current funding
Active applications
We maintain a full funding pipeline document. Available to grant makers on request.
“The gap between needing English and getting English is costing people their confidence, their independence, and their connection to the community around them. SLC CIC exists to close that gap.”
— Kenneth, Founder · Stockport Language Centre CIC
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Donate via our Crowdfunder, or get in touch to discuss a grant or partnership.