Current Community Transformation Projects
Appointment with my hair dresser was a TALKING THERAPY I needed.
We first met in 2006 and I only trust him with my hair! If you met me in person, you understand! I remember when he opened this shop at the end of 2019, which early bankrupted him few months later. He’s a Polish single dad of a neurodivergent girl, who had to be home schooled. …
(Un) Hidden Communities Podcast
(Un)Hidden Communities is a podcast dedicated to highlighting diverse experiences and challenges faced by Eastern European community in UK, often referred to as “hidden or silent community”. We want to provide a platform for marginalised voices to be heard! Through in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and personal stories, we will explore a wide range of topics,…
1st Polish Women Support Group in Walsall April 2025
𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 than they were before, 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. The 1st Polish Women Group in Walsall/ 1szy Zjazd Polek w Walsall in April this year, was an opportunity to summarise our project funded by Black Country Health Care NHS. We are super 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗼𝗳…
Active Stars
The mission of Active Stars is to promote family health & well being through fun physical activities. Being a parent can be overwhelming, and we always leave looking after ourselves last. And very often dealing with our own challenges, can leave us too tired, to maintain the health and wellbeing of our loved ones too. Active Stars…
Appointment of New Director
We are Super Excited to inform you that we have appointed new Finance Director- Ewa Pastwa-Maat! As we continue to grow our impact and deliver transformational community programmes, strong financial leadership is essential to our sustainability and success. That’s why we’re delighted to announce the appointment of Ewa as our new Finance Director. In this…
Darlaston Together
Our vision for the Darlaston Together Project is to create a vibrant and inclusive community where residents, businesses, voluntary sector and other stakeholders collaborate to promote Through unity and shared values, we envision Darlaston where everyone feels a sense of belonging, pride, and shared responsibility for the well-being of our community. By fostering strong relationships between local businesses, residents, and community organizations, we…
Kobiety w Ruchu (Women on The Go)
We want to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for the Polish women in Walsall to discover the joy of hiking and the benefits of physical activity, ultimately leading to a healthier and more connected community. We want to encourage women, who are usually inactive physically to get involved in exciting, adventurous, fun and group…
Our Impact Report 2025
In 2025 we delivered 9 Projects, made possible thanks to funding from: We made small profits from sales of: Thank you for Enabling Transformations with Reach for a Star! ABOUT REACH FOR A STAR C.I.C. Reach for a Star, founded in 2019 as a Limited Company by Sylwia Juranek, became a Community Interest Company in…
Polish Women Support Group
Polish women face unique challenges in maintaining their mental well-being due to cultural and social factors. Traditional gender roles, language barriers, and limited access to culturally sensitive mental health services can contribute to increased stress, anxiety, and depression among Polish women. Polish Women Support Group (Walsall) aims to: The group of 5 women meet online biweekly for…
She Moves – Pilates for Women 40+ in Darlaston. Because it’s always a good time to feel good in your body.
When we launched She Moves in Darlaston, at the beginning of February we honestly didn’t know what to expect. Within a short period of time, over 80 women signed up. Eighty. That number alone told us something important — women 40+ are ready.Ready to move. Ready to feel better. Ready to prioritise themselves. But as…