SOMERVILLE YOUTH & PLAY PROVISION
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Mission Statement
The objects of the Charity are— (a) To provide and/or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation and other leisure-time occupation for children, particularly (though not exclusively) those who are resident in the New Cross and surrounding area of the London Borough of Lewisham, being facilities: i) of which such children have need of such facilities by reason of their youth or social and economic circumstances; and ii) which will improve the conditions of life for such children by promoting their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. (b) To further or benefit the residents of areas where the Charity is active, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said residents and local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education, to relieve poverty and need, and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
About This Cause
The Somerville is a space for children and young people to play and learn freely and to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions. We offer a variety of high-quality, stimulating and challenging informal educational activities. Through these, we encourage children and young people to become competent, confident, independent and cooperative individuals and steer them away from crime and antisocial behaviour. Overcoming barriers, learning new skills and promoting positive relationships with peers, parents and carers are at the heart of everything we do. We meet the needs of parents and carers by listening and responding to their views and concerns. We share and discuss their child’s achievements, experiences, progress and friendships, along with any difficulties that may arise. At the Somerville we provide the opportunity for lifelong learning so that adults and families can benefit from the development of practical skills and experiences. We promote healthy lifestyles and strive to reduce the impact of poverty in the local community. We are a space where older people can share and enhance their skill sets. Where they can make and maintain connections with peers and others from their community. We offer our local community members a space that is inclusive and respectful; free from bullying or discrimination where staff are well trained and well supported. Our services consist of the following: 1. Outdoor Adventure Playground - bicycle maintenance, cooking, arts and crafts, carpentry, sports, growing and gardening, dance and drama and IT, homework clubs, pool and table tennis. 2. Music studio - Making and editing music, vocal training, vocal recording and learning musical instruments. 3. Youth Club - Awareness sessions; mental health, bullying, drugs and alcohol, knife crime workshops, employability, mentoring and coaching and other fun activities. 4. Day trips and residential - Seaside, countryside, cinema, flip out, ice skating, theatre, thorpe park, chessington, water sports, community gardens and much more. 5. Community events - Annual Bonfire night, Fireworks, community fun days, Christmas events and Easter egg hunts.