SADACCA

What SADACCA does

SADACCA LIMITED (Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association) is a UK private limited company operating a community centre and CQC-regulated healthcare service facility from 48 The Wicker, Sheffield. The organization has existed in some form since 1955 (as the West Indies Association) and was formally constituted as SADACCA in 1986; following a 2015 board takeover led by Robert Cotterell, Olivier Tsemo, and Robert Walcott, it has stabilized under new leadership and is now in a regrowth phase. Its service portfolio splits into two streams. The community stream offers a boxing club (ABAE Advanced Boxing Coaches), a recording studio, a bar and catering operation (run via subsidiary Sadacca Development Limited), an education and training programme, a sewing/women's group, a culturally specific library/archives, and event programming such as Serenity Screenings. The healthcare stream, branded SADACCA Healthcare, delivers Adult Day Care, Home Health Care, Personal Care, Companion Care, and Sitter Services under CQC registration.

The business model blends membership subscriptions (£10/year), donations and fundraising (the organization states it must raise 'hundreds of thousands of pounds' annually), fee-based healthcare services, venue and room hire, bar and catering sales (through the development subsidiary), and ticketed events. Go-to-market is community-led: word-of-mouth, partnerships with Sheffield City Council, Job Centre Plus, Sheffield College, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, and earned media coverage on BBC Radio Sheffield, Sheffield-Live, and the Sheffield Star. Underlying technology is minimal — there is no proprietary platform or app; the only digital dependency is Microsoft Teams for online youth programme delivery and PayPal for donations. Primary customer segments are African and Caribbean community members in Sheffield, older adults requiring day or home care, family caregivers needing respite, and Black youth (notably the 9–12 age cohort for the Black Youth in Business partnership with Arup and The Decision Factory).

Name

SADACCA

Legal name

SADACCA LIMITED

Website

https://sadacca.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SADACCA is a Sheffield-based community association and CQC-regulated healthcare provider that delivers cultural, educational, youth, and adult social care services to the African and Caribbean community in South Yorkshire from a single multi-purpose centre.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Centre Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI)

Keywords

• Community centre services
• Adult day care
• Home health care
• Cultural heritage programs
• Community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscription at £10 per year, renewable on or before 1st April. Provides access to community centre facilities and services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The organization actively fundraises hundreds of thousands of pounds annually from donors to support operations and maintain free community services. Uses PayPal for donation collection.
3. Community and Healthcare Services: Revenue from providing community centre facilities and healthcare services including adult day care, home health care, personal care, companion care, and sitter services. Also includes room bookings and venue hire.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from events including Serenity Screenings and venue hire for private functions.
5. Hospitality - Bar and Catering: The Sadacca Bar and catering business managed by the development company generates revenue from food and beverage sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SADACCA runs a community centre that offers recreational, cultural, educational, and youth programs for Sheffield's African and Caribbean community, alongside a regulated home care service providing adult day care, personal care, companion care, sitter services, and home health care (including Serenity Screenings). Both online and on-site delivery channels are used, with select programs streamed via Microsoft Teams.

Product overview

SADACCA (Sheffield and District African-Caribbean Community Association) is a community centre providing both community and healthcare services. The community services portfolio includes the Boxing Club, Recording Studio, Sadacca Bar, Education and Training programmes, Sewing (Women's Group), Library, and event programmes like Serenity Screenings and the Black Youth in Business Programme. The healthcare services operate under SADACCA Healthcare and include Adult Day Care, Home Health Care, Personal Care, Companion Care, and Sitter Services. The organisation is based at 48 The Wicker, Sheffield, and has been operating for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boxing Club Recreational boxing program offered at the SADACCA community centre for local members of the African and Caribbean community.
• Recording Studio In-house recording studio service available to community centre members for music and creative production.
• Sadacca Bar On-site bar at the SADACCA community centre providing social and hospitality space for members and visitors.
• Education and Training Education and training programs offered to community members to support skills development and personal progression.
• Women's Sewing Group Community-based sewing and craft group for women, held at the community centre.
• Library Library resource space on-site at the community centre for member use.
• Black Youth in Business Programme Program supporting young people of African and Caribbean heritage in entrepreneurship and business skills.
• Adult Day Care Centre-based daytime care service for older adults of African and Caribbean heritage, providing supervision and social engagement.
• Home Health Care Regulated home health care service delivered to clients in their own homes.
• Personal Care Personal care service delivered in clients' homes, supporting daily living activities.
• Companion Care In-home companion care service providing social support and companionship to clients.
• Sitter Services Sitter services provided in clients' homes, offering short-stay supervision and support.
• Serenity Screenings Health screening offering delivered as part of SADACCA's home health care service portfolio.
• Online Community Programs Selected community centre programs delivered online via Microsoft Teams for remote access by community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Provides cardiovascular exercise burning 354-708 calories per hour depending on activity level
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• The Decision Factory (TDF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Decision Factory is a Community Interest Company focused on the development of black youth. TDF partnered with Arup and Sheffield's Black community to launch the Black Youth in Business Programme, providing access to Built Environment Consultancy careers for Black youth aged 9-12.
• ArupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArup is a multinational engineering consultancy firm. Partnered with The Decision Factory and SADACCA for the Black Youth in Business programme, offering access to company leadership teams and technical experts in consulting and engineering disciplines.
• Sheffield CollegekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for the Education and Training initiative. Collaborating on skills development and training programs for the African and Caribbean community.
• University of SheffieldkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for education initiatives including arranging visits to familiarize young people with higher education settings and raise aspirations. Part of outreach programmes.
• Sheffield Hallam UniversitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for education initiatives including arranging visits and linking with university mentors as part of outreach programmes to raise aspirations among young people.
• Job Centre PlussupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for education and training in partnership with Sheffield College, The University, and other training providers to improve employment skills and career progression.
• Sheffield City CouncilkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloping stronger links and networks with Sheffield City Council as part of community engagement and anchor organization strategy.
• Sadacca Development LimitedcoreOthersDevelopment company subsidiary that manages the bar and catering business. Led by Olivier Tsemo and Robert Walcott with extensive experience in food and drink business.
• Friends of SADACCA (University Live Project)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with university students through the Live Project scheme. Created digital versions of three booklets for SADACCA and ongoing student involvement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mears Group: Large UK provider of home care, supported living, and personal care services with extensive local authority contracts. Comparable to SADACCA's CQC-registered home care and personal care services but at significantly larger national scale.
• Age UK: National charity providing information, services, and products for older people, including day centres and personal support. Overlaps with SADACCA's adult day care and elder support, but operates as a much larger national umbrella rather than community-anchored single site.
• Turning Point: National social enterprise providing health and social care services, including learning disability support, mental health, and substance misuse services. Comparable to SADACCA's community-anchored social services model though at broader scale.
• Community Integrated Care: Large UK social care charity supporting elderly people and adults with disabilities through residential, home care, and day services. Overlaps with SADACCA's adult day care and community-based services but at national scale.

Direct peers

• Home Instead UK: UK franchised home care provider offering personal care, companion care, and home health services to elderly clients. Directly comparable to SADACCA's home health care, personal care, and companion care services, though without SADACCA's community-centre integration.
• Right at Home UK: UK network of home care providers delivering personal care, companionship, and specialist elderly care services. Directly comparable to SADACCA's range of home-based elderly care services.
• Caremark: UK franchised home care and supported living provider offering personal care, companionship, and home help. Comparable to SADACCA's personal care, companion care, and sitter services for elderly clients.
• Helping Hands Home Care: Established UK home care provider with CQC-registered personal care, companion care, and live-in care services. Comparable to SADACCA's CQC-registered home health care and personal care offerings.
• Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre: Liverpool-based African Caribbean community centre offering cultural, educational, and social programming to local Black communities. Closest direct peer to SADACCA's community-centre-plus-cultural-archive model for African Caribbean populations.
• Bluebird Care: National UK home care provider delivering personal care, companion care, and specialist support to elderly and vulnerable adults. Directly comparable to SADACCA's CQC-registered home health and personal care service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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