Transforming young lives through sports & arts in Haringey Sports, arts and culture offer many opportunities to build skills, confidence and improve wellbeing. Thanks to you, our kind supporters and funding partners, Haringey Giving has enabled many children and young people to overcome challenges and achieve goals across our diverse borough. Here's who you've helped us reached so far Young people at risk of knife and gun violence Children, young people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds Disabled children and young people Care affected girls Children and young people from Jewish Orthodox families living on low incomes LGBTQ+ young people Children and young people from families living on low income Children transitioning to secondary school Here at Haringey Giving, we believe the people who are experiencing challenges are best placed to deliver the solutions that work for them. We fund projects that are designed with, led and often delivered by young people. See who we've funded HR Sports Academy, £5,000 Haringey Giving’s funding enabled HR Sports Academy to reach 89 young people age between 12 and 18 years, who took part in workshops and activities on financial literacy, mental health, fitness, online safety, arts and music. Young people worked together to create animated videos and supported each other during time of the pandemic restrictions, helping them deal with social isolation, develop life skills and remain motivated during challenging times. RISE Projects, £5,000 Haringey Giving’s funding supported 28 young Somali people in the Turnpike Lane and Wood Green areas, who took part RISE Youth Club. They benefited from mentoring, thematic workshops, personal development and social activities, working towards reducing inter-postcode tensions, establishing new connections and creating preventive community solutions. Wise Thoughts, £4,970 Support from Haringey Giving enabled Wise Thoughts to pilot drop in sessions at Wood Green Library for young people who are experiencing social isolation, bullying and discrimination due to their sexuality. A series of arts, education and mental health focused sessions supported 12 young people to create social links and make friends, develop life skills and confidence and learn about relevant support services available across the borough. Dalmar Heritage and Family Development, £4,810 Haringey Giving grant enabled Dalmar Heritage and Family Development to support 20 children and young people from the Somali families living on low income to take part in weekly football coaching and mentoring sessions. Delivered over six months at the Selby Centre for children aged 7-11 years, the sessions supported children’s physical wellbeing and helped them gain valuable skills for personal development. They reported increase in their self-esteem and confidence and reduced loneliness, developed feelings of belonging and community and established friendships and connections with their peers. Groundswell Arts, £5,000 Haringey Giving's funding supported Groundswell Arts’ Play Labs, which included fifteen immersive learning and play sessions for 44 families with children aged 8 months to 5 years and included additional 30 children from two nurseries. Children and families experienced immersive play and creative activities in sound and light multi-sensory environment especially created to encourage children’s engagement, movement, creative play and expression. Families were signposted to connect with Haringey’s Early Years service provision and benefited from engaging in social connections after prolonged periods of social isolation during the pandemic. Haringey Basketball for All, £5,211 Haringey Giving’s support enabled six months of basketball sessions, held twice weekly for young people aged 14 years onwards and the opportunities to gain basketball coaching qualifications. The participants were encouraged to exercise regularly and take up sport as means of supporting their mental health and wellbeing, which was negatively affected by social isolation during the pandemic. The project supported young people from the Tottenham area, mainly from families living on low income. Young people were supported to develop confidence in their abilities and practical skills and consider potential careers in sport though introduction to basketball coaching. HR Sports Academy, £5,050 Funding from Haringey Giving enable HR Sport Academy to support children and young people in year 7 and 8, who found the transition into school challenging due to the disruption caused by the pandemic. Through sports activities, trips, arts and crafts workshops and support by young leaders, 49 participants from the Wood Green and Tottenham areas were helped to created friendships, develop social skills, confidence and self-belief. Many missed period of transition to their new schools due to the pandemic and the support from young leaders, who acted as role models within the school environment helped participants to develop trust and rapport individually and in a group environment. For young leaders, the project provided opportunities to develop transferable skills and access training. Sister System, £5,000 Funding from Haringey Giving supported ‘Syster System’s Got Talent’, a creative and reflective peer lead project for 30 care affected girls and young women age 13-24 years. Working in partnership with a number of Haringey’s arts organisations, the participants tackled detrimental impact of the pandemic on their mental health and wellbeing. Through creative writing, dance, performing arts and photography workshops and peer mentoring by the Big Sisters, they worked to developed confidence, personal resilience, life skills and peer to peer support networks. Step by Step, £5,000 Haringey Giving’s funding enabled 45 disabled children and young people from Haringey’s Jewish communities to take part in regular weekly sessions. Over 26 weeks, children and young people aged 3 to 19 years, engaged in Sunday club activities including sports, outdoor activities, trips and visits and workshop on health and wellbeing. They were supported to develop skills for social interactions and to create social connections to help deal with loneliness experienced during the pandemic. The activities helped participants to improve their mental and physical health and develop confidence. Many participating families live on low income and in overcrowded housing, and the regular sessions also benefited parents and carers by providing a well needed respite time. Haringey Play Association, £5,000 Haringey Giving’s funding enabled Haringey Play Association to deliver their ‘Saturday Food bank & Play sessions’ over period six months. 26 weekly play sessions provided a safe and stimulating play space for children across different age ranges, who live in the Northumberland Park area. The fund also enabled Saturday opening of the food bank and helped families by signposted families to relevant services, alongside volunteering opportunities for seven people. Following a period of volunteering, one person gained employment as a direct result of this experience. Wild About Our Woods, £3,915r Funding from Haringey Giving enabled Wild About Our Woods to support children and families from the Northumberland Park area to access nature as ways of supporting their wellbeing and learning through play. 224 children aged 5 to 15 years took part in 22 weekly sessions and 3 trips and adventure days, where they learned through play in green spaces, practiced forest school skills, cooked food and shared stories and adventures. The Northumberland Park area is densely populated, and has a high level of poverty, overcrowded housing and health inequalities and children living in this area have limited opportunities to enjoy nature and green spaces. The project enabled them to learn and connect with their peers and families in a safe and supportive outdoors environment. Diamonds Sports Association, £5,000 Haringey Giving’s funding enabled Diamonds Sports Association to deliver 36 after school netball sessions, attended by 60 girls age range 11 to 16 years. Working with the Mulberry Academy and the Gladesmore Community School, the focus was to reach girls who were at risk of becoming involved in knife and gun crime. The activities helped them keep safe after schools / in the evenings, supported them to exercise, improve their physical fitness and develop sports skills. They also learned about focus and motivation, with support from inspiring female role models. Participants were encouraged to socialise in a supportive team work environment, where they were able to develop skills required for establishing and managing healthy relationships and foster a healthy body image. Additionally, two participants gained sports coaching qualification and some joined other training opportunities with local clubs. You Vs You Funding from Haringey Giving enabled You Vs You to work with 17 girls age 12 to 24 years, from a diverse cultural backgrounds, who took part in in weekly group workshops on mental health and wellbeing, one to one counselling sessions (8 sessions each participant) and social / recreational trips. The activities were delivered with a culturally sensitive approach, addressing stigma and challenged mental health taboos as the participants came from the cultural backgrounds where mental health is not commonly discussed. The activities equipped participating girls with valuable life skills and practical tools and strategies around mental health, helped them develop confidence and self-belief and positively affected their personal development and educational attainment. They experienced a supportive peer network and benefited from socialisation in a safe and trusted environment. The girls were introduced to professional mental health resources and referral pathways, which ensured a longer lasting impact, beyond the duration of the project. Additionally, the project raised the profile of the organisation and strengthen their partnerships and developed the organisational capacity. Church on the Farm, £2,250 20 children on Broadwater Farm aged 6-10 years will develop social skills and expand their horizons beyond the estate. They will engage with the wider world through activities and visits to places in London. They will learn about Black history, gain practical skills and different perspectives as a way of helping them raise their aspirations. They will explore options beyond the challenges of gun and knife crime and the poverty they have witnessed in and around the estate. HR Sports Academy, £5,000 Learn Empower Aspire Do (LEAD): 60 young people aged 12-18 who may be at risk of antisocial behaviour will benefit from this youth leadership, training, mentoring and skills development programme. Young people will gain skills in communication, team work, conflict resolution, campaigning and volunteering. Young leaders will have the opportunity to devise their own festival at the end of the project. The event will celebrate and share their achievements and highlight positive youth role models. Inspire a Teen, £5,000 Openminded Openhearted: 70 teenage boys aged 13-17 years from Charedi homes who are at risk of antisocial behaviour and violence will be supported. These boys often feel trapped between their community’s expectations and the challenges of life in Haringey. A 6-month series of structured workshops will be delivered in a culturally sensitive manner. Boys will develop emotional literacy, conflict resolution, creative expression and team building skills in a safe space for reflection and sharing. London DJMC Academy, £4,800 Broadcasting Change: Knife Crime Awareness Through Creative Media: up to 80 young people aged 14-18, who are affected by knife crime will take part in a series of podcasting, DJing and radio presenting activities. Young people will develop skills, create peer-produced educational and awareness raising content. This will include severe consequences of knife crime, personal safety, peer-lead prevention and awareness raising. London DJ&MC Academy will deliver activities in two Haringey locations. Selby Amateur Boxing Club, £4,246 Stronger Together: Girls & Juniors Boxing Programme with Safety & Skills Development: up to 60 girls and juniors aged 13-17 years, will benefit opportunities to develop their fitness, self-discipline and mental resilience through boxing. The project will support people from families living on low incomes, from migrant and ethnically diverse backgrounds. It will support professional development for coaches, and provide gloves and hygiene kits for participants. Ultra Kolor Studio, £5,000 Art Workshop Weekend: a free to access day of outdoors creative events at the Sports Centre on Tottenham High Road aims to celebrate freedom of expression for younger generations. It will help establish relationships between young people and organisations and services working in the area that can offer other forms of support. The event will culminate in the creation of a permanent outdoors artwork created collaboratively by an artist and young people. Wave Muswell Hill, £5,000 Inclusive Art Therapy Workshops at Wave Hub: over six months, up to 60 young people and their families will enjoy a series of weekly activities. Workshops and sessions will develop practical skills such as teamwork, leadership and communication. Participants will build confidence, create lasting friendships and extend their networks. Young people from TreeHouse School and Harington Scheme will gain work experience and co-deliver sessions. Ozer Umagen, £5,000 Bridging Worlds: Wellbeing and Belonging for Differently-Abled Youth project will support 40 young people aged 14-25 from Jewish Orthodox families to engage in a series of weekly arts workshops and volunteering activities aimed at reducing social isolation, improved wellbeing, and developing practical and life skills. The activities will be culturally relevant and will also provide valuable respite time for families. The project is designed to respond to different needs of a broad group of young people, who have experienced barriers to accessing mainstream services due to their disabilities and cultural background. Manage Cookie Preferences