The Wickers Charity
@WickersThe
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We aim to reduce gang related crime in East London by providing positive role models, recreational activities, employability programmes & opportunities
Hackney, London
Joined June 2018
''For too long, the goodwill of charities has been taken for granted'', says @sarahvibert82. Sign our open letter to the chancellor to help ensure charities can keep providing the vital services communities and their people rely on👇 https://t.co/sJ2aZvVjAW
#CostOfGivingCrisis
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Rise Up East youth ambassadors discussed how the police can involve Black people in its governance. They were keen to highlight improved training, incentives to retain good officers. #time4action #metpolice #jeffbooth
https://t.co/jVlWtJLEVC
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Don’t hesistate to follow our new instagram page @changeinyouth - here we got our youth worker Jesse Orlando reppin @riseupeast tracksuits💙🌏 follow follow follow!! We’ll follow back💪🏿
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Aitch Group CEO Henry Smith joined @wickersthe where he met 40 of our youths to find out about their Summer Programme activities... ...including canoeing, rock climbing, trip to ZSL London Zoo, Thorpe Park, Oxygen park, 3-day residential trip to an outdoor centre - PHEW!
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Applications are open for young fashion students, entrepreneurs, sustainable textile makers.
Reroute’s Sustainable Young Makers Programme is now open for applications! Supporting 6 young people, from Hackney and Tower Hamlets to establish their own creative businesses using sustainable approaches! Applications close Monday 4th September
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Big Local Did you know Wick Award is a Big Local project? The Big Local project gives local communities £1million to spend as they see fit. Check out the Big Local website to see what other local areas are doing to build community cohension.
localtrust.org.uk
150 communities have been given at least £1m with no strings attached to use as they see fit
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Are you a young adult living in Hackney Wick? Want to help bring about positive change - particularly to the Red Path? @HackneyQuest are recruiting for paid roles leading this work. Apply now!
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Our FREE summer holiday project for young people in Hackney is starting next week, with the final performance taking place at The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick! Follow the link to find out more and sign up: https://t.co/u14dXmoGJh
#ImmediateTheatre
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We’re Hiring! 🎉 Immediate Theatre are hiring for two new roles - an Administrator and an Evaluator for our new Voices of Change project! Click the link in here to find out more and apply 😁: https://t.co/cr1SXm7OdH
#immediatetheatre
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Are you a young person from City & Hackney, Newham or Tower Hamlets? Is deciding how involved your family are in your mental health support something that matters to you? Come and join an interactive workshop! https://t.co/fwSwBjt2qR
#YourFutureYourWay #nothingaboutmewithoutme
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Are you a young aspiring rapper, writer, songwriter or spoken word artist aged 13-19? Want to attend workshops led by Rachel Long, Tolu Agbelusi, Cecilia Knapp, and Courtney Conrad? Then sign up for the BADU Youth Poetry programme for just £5. #YourFutureYourWay
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A lot of work from @wickaward has focused on building relationships with local organisations This has included @HackneyQuest and @WickersThe helping to make the most of sports cages and multi-use games areas on the local estates. Read all about it
localtrust.org.uk
Wick Award Big Local in east London has published its Measuring Change report sharing its key achievements and learnings since it began 13 years ago
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@LDN_VRU Annual Conference embedding system change, influencing power, activating people @Immediate_T @WickersThe @CribYouth @HackneyQuest
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“We need to appreciate being present in the place we stand, stand in a place of acceptance and allow the celebration of our story.”Today we delivered over 30 workshops on culture to year 7,8 & 9 for a day of culture. @CityAcadHackney @Universalboard2 @Immediate_T @WickersThe
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Kickstart your career with us next Tuesday at #HackneyBridge from 10am-2pm. It's a chance to learn about different career paths, network with professionals, and get advice. Get your free ticket here: https://t.co/PHRuINLiR6
#YourFutureYourWay
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Tomorrow at Hackney Bridge, LIFT Futures and the Creative Enterprise Zone are hosting a Getting Into Careers Event, filled with employers, educators and trainers with all the support needed to get you career ready. Open to anyone aged 16+! Free tickets: https://t.co/JRX88aKYHG
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📢NEW REPORT: The Difference a MUGA can make Too often undervalued & under-considered, our report shows how MUGAs (aka cages) can be significant social infrastructure, especially for young people. Full report & summary: https://t.co/CctZAtYioJ Short thread on key bits… [1/10]
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Just had the most incredible time hosting our second annual Great Gatsby #Boxing Event, proudly sponsored by @aitchgroup, @wooldridgedevelopments, and @southerngrove. 💖 We triumphantly raised close to $150,000! Many thanks to everyone who supported us.✨#thewickerscharity
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@DaubeneyHackney family I hope you’re getting your carnival outfits ready for Saturday! It’s gonna be great. Community partners your are cordially invited too! @WickersThe @hackneycvs @Father2fatherUk @apexlhub @iamjulietcoley @DSRhackney @mayorofhackney
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🗣️ "MyEnds is all about putting young people and communities at the heart of solutions." 🏆 @LibPeck on our #MyEnds programme winning the Delivering Best Outcomes category @TheMJAwards
@OsmaniTrust @ActiveCN @CroydonVA @riseuphackney @BridgeRenewal @SadiqKhan @cleephakoe
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