About Us
Dedicated to fostering stronger, more communities
Our Story
Our Global Foundation
Before establishing in the UK, our leadership team spent over two decades building transformative projects in Nigeria. Through these initiatives, we empowered more than 500,000 youths in fashion, skills, and entrepreneurship, and supported over 70,000 women through wellness and community empowerment programmes.
This legacy of innovation and care now serves as the foundation for our UK work, bringing tested models of change into new communities.
Our Vision
Our Global Foundation
In our first year, Awero Care & Crafts CIC is committed to:
Supporting 100 seniors with wellness, massage, and mindfulness programmes to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.Engaging 200 young people in arts, crafts, and skills training to build confidence, employability, and creativity.
Empowering 500 children, including those with learning disabilities, through creative activities, eco-friendly projects, and access to learning aids and materials.
In the first year, we would have directly impacted 800 lives, fostering a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.
Our Board of Directors
Dr Victoria Olatunde
Dr Victoria Olatunde is the multi-award-winning Founder and Director of Awero Care & Crafts CIC, recognised for her contributions to complementary health, creative leadership and community wellbeing across the UK and internationally. She leads the strategic direction, programme development and governance of the organisation, ensuring that every initiative reflects Awero’s values of empowerment, creativity and holistic care. Her work brings structure, innovation and meaningful impact to every community programme she designs and oversees.
Olubusola Abiodun – Director, Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead (Board Level)
Olubusola Abiodun holds a background in Environmental Management and Toxicology, combining analytical skill with a strong awareness of risk, safety and community wellbeing. As Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead at board level, she oversees safe-practice standards, supports policy review and helps ensure that all Awero programmes operate within safe, inclusive and participant-focused environments
Victor Akpan – Director, Financial Oversight Lead
Victor Akpan serves as Financial Oversight Lead, supporting the board with high-level budget review, risk awareness and governance clarity. His analytical approach helps strengthen financial accountability, ensuring that Awero Care & Crafts CIC maintains transparent and responsible use of funds.
Precious Onyenweaku – Director, Board Secretary & Governance Lead
Precious Onyenweaku supports the organisation’s governance framework through structured documentation, minutes, communication and decision tracking. As Board Secretary & Governance Lead, he helps ensure coherence, continuity and accountability across board processes.
Abayomi Kolawole – Director, Community & Partnerships Lead
Abayomi Kolawole strengthens Awero Care & Crafts CIC’s community presence through outreach, partnerships and light representation. Supporting engagement across different locations, he helps maintain strong relationships with participants, venues and local stakeholders.
Support Team & Volunteers
David Young – Committee Member, Safeguarding & Support Lead (Volunteer)
David is a highly experienced healthcare professional and senior support executive with a strong background in safeguarding, first aid, and community engagement. He has worked extensively with both seniors and young people, bringing vital expertise in care, safety, and mentoring. At Awero Care & Crafts CIC, David ensures that all participants are supported in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, while guiding our wellbeing and support frameworks.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone we support. Read our full Safeguarding Policy here.