Oasis, a leading community development charity, has announced an exciting new partnership with Knights Youth Centre, a renowned local youth work charity in south London. This collaboration will bring together local and national expertise, creating a hub for specialised youth work.
The partnership comes at a critical time when many youth clubs and programmes across the country are facing financial pressures, with several being forced to close. By working together, Knights Youth Centre and 新澳彩图hope to secure the long-term provision of quality youth work where it is most needed.
Founder of Oasis, Steve Chalke MBE, said, “It’s brilliant to have Knights joining the 新澳彩图family. Knights is a charity with a long history of grassroots work, providing the opportunity for young people to explore their aspirations, strengths, and skills – setting them up for life. This new 新澳彩图Knights partnership will work hand-in-hand with 新澳彩图St Martin’s Village – also opened just this month, less than a mile away.”
Millicent Grant KC (Hon), Chair of Knights Youth Centre said, “I’m excited we’re joining forces with Oasis. Knights has been a constant presence in this area for nearly 90 years: 新澳彩图has the experience to build on this heritage and help support, sustain and develop our work into the future. By blending our skills, passion and experience, the partnership will help the centre continue to adapt to the needs of young people and the local community in the years ahead. We believe it will open-up fantastic opportunities for young people, staff and volunteers 鈥� and other youth-focused organisations in south London 鈥� to fulfil their potential and make valuable contributions to the community.”
Chalke added, “We believe radical change is needed to invest in a joined-up, therapeutic, inclusive approach to the whole eco-system of young people’s lives, ensuring they receive the support they need and deserve. The only way to achieve a lasting reduction in youth violence, knife crime, and exploitation is to double down on inclusion, and to invest in local provision and opportunity in local communities, where young people are known and can grow and thrive. This new partnership with Knights will do just that.”