Volunteers
Baseline reporting in development
Con raices en Wandsworth. Construyendo un legado nacional.
El primer Desfile Dominicano en la historia del Reino Unido.
Previsto para el verano de 2027. Fundada en Wandsworth y construyendo una plataforma cultural para Londres y todo el Reino Unido dedicada a la cultura, la comunidad, el patrimonio y la educacion dominicana.
El desfile propuesto esta actualmente en desarrollo y sujeto a aprobaciones, financiacion y alianzas. Mas detalles proximamente.
Los planes y actividades siguen sujetos a aprobaciones, financiacion y alianzas.
Acerca de Dominican Parade UK CIC
Una organizacion cultural construyendo un legado nacional.
Dominican Parade UK CIC es una organizacion cultural y comunitaria sin fines de lucro basada en Wandsworth. Creamos valor comunitario durante todo el ano mientras construimos hacia el primer Desfile Dominicano en la historia del Reino Unido, previsto para el verano de 2027.
Mission & vision
A clear cultural platform built around community value.
MissionCultureCommunity
Culture, community, education, inclusion and legacy guide the organisation's work.
Our story
Created to make Dominican culture more visible, connected and accessible across the UK.
Dominican communities contribute to British life through family, enterprise, creativity, education and public service. Yet there is still a need for a shared national platform where that heritage can be celebrated, understood and passed forward.
Our mission
Promote Dominican culture, heritage, education, youth development and community connection across the United Kingdom.
Our vision
Build a lasting national platform for Dominican culture, events, learning and community partnerships.
Conoce la organizacion
Liderazgo fundador con una mision publica a largo plazo.
Dominican Parade UK CIC esta dirigida por un equipo fundador comprometido con construir una plataforma duradera para la cultura, educacion, participacion comunitaria y celebracion dominicana en el Reino Unido.
A traves de liderazgo comunitario, defensa cultural y planificacion a largo plazo, la organizacion trabaja para crear un legado sostenible mas alla del desfile propuesto para 2027.
Dionis Garcia
DirectorLeading the strategic development and long-term vision of Dominican Parade UK CIC. Responsible for organisational leadership, community engagement, partnership development, programme growth and the delivery of the organisation's mission to build a lasting platform for Dominican culture across the United Kingdom.
Manuel Torres
DirectorSupporting governance, organisational development, partnerships and the responsible growth of Dominican Parade UK CIC. Working alongside the leadership team to strengthen community impact and help deliver the organisation's long-term objectives.
Allie Garcia
Founding MemberSupporting communications, partnerships, community engagement, cultural promotion and the growth of Dominican Parade UK CIC's public profile, supporter network and strategic relationships.
Building an advisory network
As the organisation grows, we aim to build an advisory network of community leaders, cultural professionals, educators, sponsors and volunteers to support the development of our programmes and the proposed 2027 parade.
Gobernanza
Supervision de directores, toma de decisiones responsable y compromisos claros de salvaguardia y privacidad.
Saber masRed asesora - proximamente
Una futura red de educadores, lideres comunitarios, profesionales culturales y especialistas que apoyen el crecimiento responsable.
Saber masEmbajadores comunitarios - proximamente
Un futuro camino para voz comunitaria, liderazgo juvenil y representacion cultural, sujeto a capacidad y salvaguardia.
Saber masImpacto comunitario
Valor comunitario durante todo el ano.
Dominican Parade UK CIC desarrolla una plataforma cultural a largo plazo basada en participacion, educacion, oportunidades para jovenes, voluntariado, inclusion y alianzas. Fundada en Wandsworth, el desfile previsto es un hito publico dentro de una mision local, londinense y nacional mas amplia.
Young People Engaged
Programme measurement planned
Community Partners
Partnership register developing
Events Delivered
Year-round reporting planned
El desfile propuesto para 2027
El primer Desfile Dominicano en la historia del Reino Unido.
Previsto para el verano de 2027, el desfile busca convertirse en una celebracion publica destacada de la cultura, comunidad y contribucion dominicana.
Proposed parade
A historic public celebration being developed responsibly.
MusicParticipationSummer 2027
Currently in development and subject to approvals, funding and partnerships.
Actualmente en desarrollo
Un momento cultural alegre e inclusivo, construido con cuidado y responsabilidad.
El concepto en desarrollo incluye musica, danza, vestuario, comida, participacion comunitaria y narracion cultural. La planificacion priorizara accesibilidad, seguridad publica, alianzas solidas y legado positivo.
Importante: En esta etapa no se anuncia fecha final, sede, ruta, alianza municipal, artistas ni patrocinadores. Los planes siguen sujetos a aprobaciones, financiacion y alianzas.
Now
Development
Governance, fundraising, Wandsworth community consultation and partnership building.
Development phase
Programme growth
Volunteer recruitment, youth engagement, cultural workshops and public awareness.
Summer 2027
Proposed parade
The first Dominican Parade in UK history, planned for London and subject to approvals, funding and partnerships.
Beyond 2027
National legacy
Ongoing education, cultural events, youth opportunity and community partnerships across the UK.
Programa de juventud y educacion - en desarrollo
Ayudando a jovenes a conectar patrimonio con oportunidad.
Nuestro trabajo juvenil y educativo en desarrollo apoyara aprendizaje cultural, confianza, creatividad, liderazgo y participacion comunitaria. Las actividades se disenaran con aliados educativos y comunitarios.
Escuelas y educadores: registrar interes
Education pathway
Cultural learning, youth voice and future leadership.
LearningYouth leadershipSchools
Designed for schools, colleges, universities and youth organisations.
Schools
Cultural learning sessions and opportunities for schools to register interest as the programme develops.
Colleges & universities
Partnerships supporting research, volunteering, placements and cultural events.
Workshops
Creative sessions exploring history, music, dance, storytelling, costume and food culture.
Youth ambassadors
A future pathway for young people to contribute ideas, leadership and public voice.
Volunteering
Supported roles designed to build confidence, teamwork and practical experience.
Cultural learning
Resources that strengthen identity, belonging and understanding across generations.
Eventos y programas
Mas que un desfile: una plataforma cultural durante todo el ano.
La organizacion esta desarrollando talleres culturales, participacion comunitaria, educacion juvenil, voluntariado, eventos con aliados y planificacion responsable para 2027.
Cultural workshops
Future workshops exploring Dominican music, dance, food, storytelling, history and creative heritage.
Community engagement
Meetings, outreach and local conversations that help shape relevant year-round activity.
Youth & education
Developing school, college, university and youth-organisation pathways with appropriate safeguarding.
Volunteer development
Structured routes for people to contribute skills, build confidence and support community delivery.
Partnership events
Collaborative activity with community groups, institutions, cultural organisations and responsible supporters.
Parade 2027 planning
Responsible development of the proposed first Dominican Parade in UK history, subject to approvals.
Reconocimiento comunitario
Futuras formas de reconocer contribucion y liderazgo.
Community Champion · Youth Ambassador · Cultural Contributor · Business Supporter · Education Partner — proximamente.
Alianzas y financiacion
Colaboracion con proposito, credibilidad y cuidado cultural.
Damos la bienvenida a conversaciones con patrocinadores, financiadores, escuelas, universidades, instituciones culturales, aliados educativos, organizaciones comunitarias de Wandsworth, medios y organismos publicos comprometidos con desarrollo cultural responsable.
Los paquetes de colaboracion estan en desarrollo. Cualquier beneficio, visibilidad o activacion se acordara con transparencia y alineado con los valores y capacidad de la organizacion.
SponsorsIn-kind supportCorporate volunteeringSchoolsCommunityMedia
Explora oportunidades de colaboracion Cultural impact
Help create a lasting national platform for Dominican heritage and representation.
Community connection
Build authentic relationships with Dominican, Caribbean, Latin American and wider UK audiences.
Purpose-led visibility
Support meaningful programmes with responsible acknowledgement across suitable channels.
Youth opportunity
Invest in education, skills, confidence and pathways for the next generation.
Sponsor & partner enquiries
Start a serious funding, partnership or media conversation.
Sponsorship, partner enquiry, in-kind support, corporate volunteering, school partnerships, community partnerships and media partnerships are all welcome through the Work With Us route.
Participa
Hay un lugar para tus habilidades, voz y organizacion.
El proyecto crece a traves de la participacion comunitaria. Las expresiones de interes nos ayudan a entender las personas y capacidades alrededor del movimiento.
Volunteers
Support outreach, administration, stewarding, guest welcome, communications and programme delivery.
VolunteerPerformers
Musicians, dancers, artists and cultural groups can register interest in future opportunities.
Register interestVendors
Food, craft and community traders can join the developing supplier interest list.
Register interestCommunity groups
Help shape an inclusive programme that reflects communities across the UK.
Partner with usMedia partners
Support accurate, positive storytelling around Dominican culture and community life.
Start a conversationVolunteer pathway
Register interest without a long homepage form.
Comparte tus habilidades, disponibilidad o conocimiento comunitario en la pagina dedicada de Participa.
Donar y apoyar
Ayuda a construir las bases de una plataforma cultural duradera.
El apoyo ayuda a financiar planificacion, alcance comunitario, programas juveniles, desarrollo de voluntarios y preparacion responsable.
Cultura en foco
Una mirada curada a cultura, comunidad y participacion.
Fotografia seleccionada y momentos culturales que apoyan la historia publica de la organizacion con calidez y credibilidad.
Preguntas frecuentes
Respuestas claras mientras los planes avanzan.
Actualizaremos esta informacion a medida que avancen las aprobaciones, la financiacion y las alianzas.
When is the parade?
The first Dominican Parade in UK history is planned for Summer 2027. An exact date has not yet been confirmed. More details are coming soon.
Where will it take place?
The parade is being developed for London. Dominican Parade UK CIC is based in Wandsworth but no final venue or route is being announced at this stage; all plans remain subject to approvals.
Is the event confirmed?
The project is currently in development and depends on the necessary approvals, funding, partnerships and operational planning.
How can I donate?
Use the Donate buttons to contact our team at admin@dominicanparadeuk.com. Formal online donation facilities are being developed.
How can I volunteer?
Use the volunteer or register-interest buttons to tell us about your availability, experience and the areas you would like to support.
Can my business sponsor?
Yes. We welcome conversations with responsible businesses that share our commitment to culture, education, inclusion and community legacy.
Can schools get involved?
Yes. Schools, colleges and universities can register interest in workshops, cultural learning, volunteering and youth ambassador opportunities.
Can performers or vendors register interest?
Yes. Expressions of interest are welcome but participation is not confirmed until the programme, approvals and operating plans are finalised.
Contacto
Inicia una conversacion con nuestro equipo.
Contactanos sobre donaciones, voluntariado, escuelas, artistas, proveedores, patrocinio, financiacion, medios o alianzas comunitarias.
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