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Promote well-being, reduce violence, and foster inclusion, building a resilient and thriving community.
Established in 2010 as a local community football team, we have grown significantly in our mission and vision. Our journey began with a passion for sports and community engagement, where we focused on bringing people together through the love of the game. Over time, we recognized that our role could extend beyond football, leading us to volunteer extensively in various community initiatives.
As we immersed ourselves in the community, we identified several pressing issues that needed attention, including crime, drug abuse, poverty, educational disparities, and mental health challenges. This realization ignited our commitment to provide more comprehensive services aimed at addressing these critical areas. By providing support, resources, and opportunities, we aspire to enhance physical and mental well-being, reduce crime and violence, combat substance abuse, alleviate poverty, promote employment opportunities, and foster social inclusion. We believe that every member of our community deserves access to support and resources that foster a sense of safety, belonging, and opportunity.
Our approach is rooted in collaboration and engagement. We strive to create programs that not only tackle immediate concerns but also promote long-term well-being and social inclusion. By offering educational workshops, support groups, and recreational activities, we aim to empower individuals and families to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. By providing support, resources, and opportunities, we aspire to enhance physical and mental well-being, reduce crime and violence, combat substance abuse, alleviate poverty, promote employment opportunities, and foster social inclusion.
Through our efforts, we hope to build a stronger, more resilient community where everyone feels valued and supported. We are dedicated to listening to the needs of our community members and adapting our services accordingly, ensuring that we remain a positive force in addressing the challenges we face together.
Our ultimate goal is to foster an environment where everyone can thrive, free from the burdens of poverty and social isolation. With a firm belief in the transformative power of collective action and community empowerment, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve, promoting resilience, unity, and prosperity in the communities we call home.
Project Focus:
Addressing the issue of knife crime by implementing awareness campaigns, educational workshops, and community outreach initiatives to prevent incidents, support victims, and educate the public on the consequences of knife-related violence.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), teenagers are more likely to be killed by knife crime than other age groups. In the year ending March 2023, 82% of teenage homicides were caused by a knife or sharp instrument, compared to 41% of all homicides. This is more than double the rate from 10 years ago, when 20 young people were murdered by knife or sharp instrument in 2013.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 43% of recorded homicides in England and Wales in the year ending March 2024 were committed with a knife or sharp instrument, which was a slight increase from 41% in the previous year. As of March 2024 there w
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Combating drug abuse through prevention programs, counselling services, rehabilitation support, and community partnerships to raise awareness, provide resources for recovery, and support individuals struggling with substance abuse issues.
In 2023/24, there were 181,421 drug offences in England and Wales, compared with 179,467 in the previous year.
In the year ending March 2023, an estimated 9.5% of people aged 16 to 59 years (approximately 3.1 million people) reported using a drug in the last 12 months; 7.6% reported using cannabis (around 2.5 million people) and 3.3% reported using a Class A drug (around 1.1 million people).
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Offering employment support services such as job training, resume building workshops, career counselling, and job placement assistance to help individuals develop skills, secure employment opportunities, and achieve financial stability.
As of August 2024, the UK unemployment rate for April to June was 4.2%. This means that 1.44 million people aged 16 and older were unemployed during this time.
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Providing mental health resources, counselling services, support groups, and awareness campaigns to promote mental well-being, reduce stigma, and offer support to individuals facing mental health challenges in the community.
Mental health of adults
More than 1 in 7 UK adults say their mental health is bad or the worst it’s ever been, with women more likely to struggle than men (18.5% vs 12.5%). 73% of adults feel able to manage stress and pressure, but 24% feel unable to.
Mental health of young people
Young people aged 16–24 are most affected, with 23.5% describing their mental health as bad or the worst it’s ever been. Mental health disorders are also more common among young children (7–16 years old) who live in households with lower income.
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Promoting social inclusion through community events, diversity workshops, cultural celebrations, and networking opportunities to foster a sense of belonging, respect, and unity among individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Poverty
According to the Resolution Foundation, absolute poverty in the UK is expected to increase from 11.7 million in 2023/24 to 12.0 million in 2024/25, which would be a rate of 18%. This is the same rate as 2019/20. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s UK Poverty 2024 report found that poverty rates have increased and vary by region, with some groups having higher rates than others. These groups include larger families, lone-parent families, minority ethnic groups, disabled people, and informal carers. The report also found that six million of the poorest people in Britain would need to more than double their income to rise above the poverty line, which is defined as below £21,900 for a family of four.
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Offering educational support programs, tutoring services, mentorship initiatives, and academic resources to empower students, improve academic performance, and enhance educational outcomes for individuals of all ages in the community.
Child poverty
According to Save the Children, 4.3 million children in the UK were in relative poverty after housing costs in 2023/24, which is 30% of all children in the country. This is 100,000 more than the previous year. The RCPCH’s response to the JRF’s UK Poverty 2024 report found that 44% of children in lone parent families live in poverty, and that food insecurity is most common among children and people in these families.
