We are a youth-led charity that is taking a fresh approach to youth work and providing support to the varied and diverse communities of North London. We are an experienced team of youth and community workers and people with experience in other areas who are passionate about helping young people and the community become confident, informed, and empowered to be proud of who they are as individuals. Our organisation was established in 2008 in response to the escalating gang violence in the community.
Our aim was to support and facilitate both young people and parents, as well as the wider community, in a variety of different ways, such as by delivering bespoke programmes, running workshops, and mentoring, as well as by providing a dedicated detached outreach team who would engage with the young people and the wider community whilst also providing a sense of security for the elders, which continues to help to make the community a much safer place.
To date, our new community centre runs a host of activities and opportunities for the local residents to partake in, with the sole purpose of improving the quality of individuals lives, from parenting programmes to volunteering opportunities, as well as information, advice, and guidance on issues such as homelessness and gangs from a team of multi-skilled support workers.
Our activities are also aimed at re-connecting young people back into their communities, helping them to build their self-esteem and confidence, raising awareness of important issues that affect them in their day-to-day lives, and developing new skills for young people between the ages of 11 and 25. Our mission is to provide children and young people with the skills to build positive relationships, strengthen and develop self-esteem and confidence, and promote personal skill development.