
A Community That Feels Like Home
For over 70 years, The Nicky has been a place where Jewish adults of all ages and abilities come together to connect, belong, and thrive.
More Than a Place to Go.
A Place to Belong.
The Nicky is Greater Manchester’s Jewish social club for adults of all ages and abilities—a welcoming community built on connection, dignity, and joy. Whether you’re seeking companionship, creative activities, or just a friendly face, you’ll find a warm, inclusive space at The Nicky. Our doors are open to older adults, younger people with learning differences, families, and carers—there are no barriers, only the wish to connect.
We’re not a service or a facility—we’re a vibrant social hub where everyone is treated as an individual. Each day brings freshly prepared kosher meals, uplifting activities, and genuine friendship. Some join us every day, others join us when they can, but everyone leaves feeling lighter and more connected.
Our Story
Founded in 1951 as the Jewish Blind Society, The Nicky began as a small act of support for people with visual impairments. Named after Nicky Alliance, whose love of music and community still inspires us today, we’ve grown into one of Greater Manchester’s most trusted and welcoming social clubs.
Our mission is simple: create spaces where adults of all backgrounds and abilities can gather, express themselves, and truly belong. What started as care has become connection — a place shaped by the people who walk through our doors and inspired by Jewish values of togetherness and compassion.

Our Approach
Centred On People.
Everything at The Nicky is shaped by those who use it. Their stories. Their needs. Their joy. Our daily rhythm includes:​
Creative Sessions
Music and Singalongs
Kosher Meals
Accessible Transport & Day Trips

Our Mission
Our mission is to create spaces where connection feels natural — where adults of all ages and abilities can gather, express themselves, and feel they truly belong.
Our Vision
We envision a world where no one is left out — where people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities have somewhere to go, something to look forward to, and people to share it with.

We Build Belonging
Not Barriers
We’re a vibrant, intergenerational community where Jewish adults meet — not out of obligation, but out of genuine desire to connect.
We Support:
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Older adults
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Younger adults with learning or social differences
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Families and carers
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Anyone looking for connection

What Makes Us Different
Led With Purpose. Run With Heart.
From our executive team to our care staff, every person at The Nicky plays a part in building something bigger than themselves.
Presidents.

Nigel Alliance OBE
Life President

Ronnie Levene
Vice President
Board.

Michael Moore
Chairman

Jeff Lewis
Company Secretary

Ben Senior
Vice Chairman

Brian White MBE
Trustee

Mike Hart
Treasurer
Staff.

David Delew OBE
Chief Executive

Hilary Granat
Finance Manager

Saffy Nisa
Care Team Leader

Jackie McCarthy
Carer

Karen Grant
Centre Manager

Lauren Jacobson
Events & Social Media Co-ordinator

Paul Dean
Carer & Driver

Sania Hashmi
Carer

Tracey Silver
Office Manager

Martin Newman MBE
Marketing Consultant

Ian Gray
Care Assistant & Driver

Mark Hayward
Maintenance Manager
Patrons.

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis KBE
Patron

Diane Hawkins JP LLB
HM Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester
