Community
Building friendships, reducing isolation and creating a welcoming community where everyone feels they belong.
Cheshire EastFilipino CommunityAward-winning β’ Volunteer-led β’ Everyone welcome
Celebrating Filipino culture, supporting newcomers and creating friendships across Cheshire East.
Welcome to CEFC
Whether you have lived in Cheshire East for many years or arrived only yesterday, you have a place in our community.
We celebrate Filipino culture, support local families, create unforgettable events and build friendships with the wider community. Our work is powered by volunteers and guided by unity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Start here
Whether you are new to the area, looking for community events, ready to volunteer or hoping to support our work, there is a place for you at CEFC.
Practical guidance to help you and your family settle into life in the UK.
Open the newcomer guide βExplore CEFC events, cultural activities and memorable community moments.
View our events βShare your time, skills and ideas as part of our volunteer-led community.
Volunteer with CEFC βHelp us continue creating inclusive events and supporting local families.
Support CEFC βOur flagship celebration
Our 2026 Barrio Fiesta brought live entertainment, cultural performances, a grand parade, Filipino food, family activities, local businesses and community spirit to Queens Park, Crewe.
Our values
Everything we do at the Cheshire East Filipino Community is guided by these shared values. They shape our decisions, inspire our volunteers and help us build a stronger, more connected community for everyone.
Building friendships, reducing isolation and creating a welcoming community where everyone feels they belong.
Celebrating Filipino heritage through music, dance, food, traditions and community events while proudly sharing our culture.
Welcoming people of every background with kindness, respect and equality because everyone is welcome at CEFC.
Helping newcomers settle, encouraging volunteering and creating opportunities for people to grow and succeed.
Giving our time, skills and experience to strengthen our community and make a positive difference across Cheshire East.
Delivering safe, welcoming and professionally organised events that our community can be proud of.
Whether you've lived in Cheshire East for years or have only just arrived, CEFC is here to celebrate culture, create friendships and ensure everyone has a place where they belong.
Community recognition
CEFC received the Crewe Community Award for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, recognising the dedication of our members, volunteers and supporters.
New to the UK?
Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming. Our newcomer guide will help Filipinos and their families settle into life in Cheshire Eastβfrom registering with a doctor to understanding council tax and utilities.
Open the newcomer guideOur journey

Music, friendship and our Christmas celebration helped bring local Filipino families together.

Rachel Alejandro, Nurse Evan, Drag It with Sephy Francisco and another joyful Christmas celebration.

Culture, food, performers, families and businesses came together in Queens Park.

CEFC joined Crewe Day and received the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award.
Community moments
Celebrating friendship, culture and communityβone moment at a time.
Meet our committee

Chairperson

Vice Chairperson
Governance & policies
Read our Constitution and public policies online.
Support Filipino enterprise
Find food, beauty, finance, property, entertainment and professional servicesβor advertise your own Filipino business with CEFC.
Community partners
Our trusted partners help CEFC create welcoming activities, cultural celebrations and opportunities that bring people together across Cheshire East.
We are grateful to every organisation, sponsor, volunteer and supporter who helps make our work possible.