I'm grateful to help my community and keep kids off the streets. Im proud of our achievements and thankful for the chance to do coaching courses, to help the kids facing tough socio-economic situations for free. It's rewarding to make a true impact.
Organisation Overview
Areas of Interest
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Children / Young people
- Community
- Sports & Recreation
- Poverty
- Health & wellbeing
Our History
Areas of Operation
- England
- England: London
Beneficiaries
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
The centre is welcome to all but has a focus on Somali and other minority ethnic groups within Grahame Park. We help by offering advocacy on mental and physical health, housing, money management, employment, CV writing workshops and cultural events.
- Children / Young People
We run free weekly football sessions for young children whose parents are facing financial troubles by creating a hub for children in Grahame Park to have access to sports without any worries, improving confidence and happiness in the children.
Our Vision for a better future
Community Initiative in the Media
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Title:
Supporting the Somali community on Grahame Park -
Media Name:
Nottinghill Genesis -
Media Date:
2024/11/01 -
Description:
One of London’s largest charitable housing associations
Our goals to make a difference
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Aiming to reduce poverty by increasing employability through CV writing workshops and money management classes for youth and young adults.
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Improve the health and well-being of ethnic minority groups who are unfamiliar with services and have trouble with language barriers in filling out applications
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Improve physical health, social skills and confidence in young people in Barnet by playing sports, specifically football and basketball.
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Tackle the lack of community investment in Grahame Park by improving community cohesion and providing a safe space for young people and minority ethnic groups.
Beneficiary Testimonials
Ibrahim Salah
Local resident who gained coaching qualifications through the Grahame Park football club project and is now employed by Centre of Excellence to run the football
Partner Testimonials
Centre of Excellence is a fantastic organisation, led by one of the most committed people I have encountered in my 15 years of work in the charity sector. The work they do in Graham Park is essential to the community keeping children off the street.
Richard Raynes
SportInspired - CEO/ Co-Founder
Contact Details
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