Working to support families in need in Newtown

The Charity works to relieve the need amongst the local community through the provision of a range of supportive activities. These include the provision of information and advice, training and education opportunities, helping to develop positive relationships between people of different ages and ethnicities. Projects have ranged from Employment Advice, Parenting courses, After School Homework and Parent and Child clubs, and holiday Study Support for children aged 9 - 11 years.

Why the community needs this charity

Projects address needs such as unemployment or low skilled temporary employment especially for migrant and agency workers. Transferable skills , volunteering and self development opportunities are identified. Parents and children participating in projects gain life skills, confidence and strenghten their abilities to learn, change and understand those around them. This helps parents and children remain engaged with education, training and personal development.

Results and outcomes

Through one to one work with our Employment Advice worker individuals have learnt to identify transferable skills, use volunteer opportunities to access training and work experience moving on to permanent work and self employment. Parenting courses enable parents to develop better relationships with their family, giving them the skills to enjoy their children. Study Support targets those underachieving for various reasons, giving them confidence, better social and academic skills.

Latest activities and projects

Parenting courses for Parents & Carers of 0 - 15 year old

The Parenting group is a small friendly and supportive group to help parents who are finding it difficult to cope with their caring role. Through the course material, discussion of video clips and exercises such as role play parents gain the skills to address their individual needs in a safe and confidential setting. Our course starting November 2012 is for WOMEN only with translation to other languages available. read more

Basic Spoken English Skills

Working in small groups people are able to use real life situations to develop their spoken english communication skills which also in turn will enhance their confidence and employment prospects. read more

Holiday Study Support for children aged 9 to 11 years

We are aiming to deliver 4 weeks of holiday study support to 16 to 18 children aged 9 to 11 years as they approach transition to secondary school. Each weeks activities is a mix of academic work, with other activities to develop life skills, such as team work, cultural awareness, healthy and safe living. In the past these have included museum visits, the Police and Fire stations, canoeing, computer skills, and using photography to develop stories during drama sessions, music and sport coaching. read more