New Polonia. New possibilities. New action.
Together we create more
We are a community of Polish people living in the United Kingdom. We build a space to grow, meet others and get things done together - without pretending to be someone you're not.
About us
One community. Many possibilities.
Our mission is to build a modern Polish community - self-aware, supportive, active and open to growth. A community that doesn't just meet at events, but genuinely builds relationships, exchanges experience, strengthens one another and shows that emigration doesn't have to mean facing everything alone.
We want to connect generations and create space both for people who have lived in the UK for years and for those still finding their place. For parents, young adults, entrepreneurs and socially active people - and for anyone who feels they need a new environment, inspiration and people to talk to about more than work and obligations: about life, emotions, goals and the future.
We operate as a Community Interest Company: a non-profit whose surplus goes straight back into the community. We don't sell miracle cures. We provide tools, concrete knowledge and a group of people heading in the same direction.
Our pillars
The four things we stand on
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Community
We connect the Polish community across the UK. Meet people, find inspiration, act alongside us.
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Education
We develop passions and skills. Workshops, training, coaching and webinars - practical knowledge, not theory.
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Growth
We support change and the courage it takes. Networking, contacts, shared projects.
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Future
We invest in ourselves and the generations to come. We give the tools - you write your own story.
What we do
We meet in person
Our work happens in several English cities. Not online - face to face.
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Workshops
Mental training and personal development. Practical skills you can put to use from Monday morning.
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Inspiring talks
Guests who motivate people to act. Conversations about change, resilience and everyday habits.
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Networking
People, contacts, shared projects. Where an introduction turns into collaboration.
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Events
Integration, culture and gatherings for whole families - from campfires to festivals and congresses.
- Manchester
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Corby
- London
Team
Meet the team
Nova Polonia is run by people who have been through change themselves - which is why they know what they're talking about.
Founders
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Katarzyna Łakomska-Haracz
Founder
Manchester
For ten years the publisher of the Manchesterowcy newspaper and a promoter of cultural, social and developmental events in Manchester. She has long given the Polish community in the UK a voice, visibility and space to act.
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She creates and hosts conversation formats such as "Głośnik - Nadajemy z życia" and "Budzik dla głowy", covering personal development, mental health, culture, health, complementary medicine and the subjects people too rarely talk about.
In 2025 she received the "Audience Favourite" award at the annual Stars Nights Award run by Wyspa TV.
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Katarzyna Marzec
Founder
Manchester
An entrepreneur, mental training coach and co-founder of Nova Polonia, involved for years in social and developmental work for the Polish community in the United Kingdom.
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She also co-created and directed Syrena CIC - an organisation built around community, support and space for women.
She believes life abroad brings enormous challenges such as loneliness, disorientation and a lack of belonging - which is why building self-aware communities and places of mutual support became a central part of her mission.
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Izabela Gałecka
Founder
Manchester
She runs technical, business and mental training, focusing not only on professional skills but also on building confidence, the courage to act and a conscious approach to life and work.
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She also organises development workshops and events supporting mental wellbeing and women's energy.
Independent organisers
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Katarzyna Łabaj
Independent organiser
Corby
A mental training coach, teaching assistant and enthusiast of personal development and working with people. Day to day she supports children with special educational needs (SEN), helping them build self-worth, confidence and belief in their own abilities.
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A graduate of the Academy of Mental Training Coaches, the Academy of Sports Mental Training Coaches (ATM Sport) and the Academy of Junior Mental Training Coaches. She uses that knowledge to help children, teenagers and adults discover their potential, build resilience and live in line with their own values.
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Paweł Łabaj
Independent organiser
Corby
Someone whose greatest inspiration is other people. For many years he has been creating events and initiatives that bring the community together, build relationships and leave good memories behind. He believes even the smallest actions can have an enormous impact on someone's life.
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As the founder of PFCC Events he organises social, cultural and family projects that connect people across generations and nationalities. Seeing families spending time together, children playing without a care and people finding a sense of belonging is what gives him the energy to keep going.
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Piotr Rauhut
Independent organiser
Leicester
"My mission is to support the Polish community in the UK in building a stable and meaningful life. I help people regain balance, manage their time better, build mental resilience and find their own path - without having to wear a mask or pretend to be someone they're not.
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In my work I combine mental training, personal development, life experience and inspiration drawn from nature. I believe the biggest changes start with small steps, and that real growth leads not only to success but above all to inner peace."
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Anna Barnowska
Independent organiser
Leeds
She combines professional experience with a deep passion for human development. By training she is a qualified probation officer in the United Kingdom, specialising in the rehabilitation of people convicted of the most serious offences. Working in such a demanding field taught her mindfulness, resilience and a deep understanding of how people actually change.
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Her own personal and professional path was full of challenges that sparked a passion for personal development, emotional health and building conscious habits. She believes real growth isn't about collecting more quotes, books and theories, but about genuinely applying change to everyday life.
Gallery
Our gatherings
A few frames from the workshops and meetings we run.
Get involved
Together we build the future
Nova Polonia grows thanks to people who want to do something. There are a few ways to join in.
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Come to an event
The easiest first step. We publish dates and venues on Facebook - just turn up.
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Volunteer with us
Help with running events, communications and logistics. Every pair of hands counts.
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Run a workshop
Got knowledge you want to share? We're looking for facilitators and guest speakers.
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Become a partner
Businesses and organisations wanting to support the Polish community in the UK - let's talk.
Start a conversation
Contact
Get in touch
Write to us using the form or straight to our inbox. We usually reply within two working days.
Find us online
Registered office
20 Egerton Grove, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3LHThis is our registered address. Events take place in various cities - details are announced with each gathering.