Youth Project
St Hilda’s Youth Project has been named the PEACE Project by its members, standing for Participate, Empower, Activate, Communicate, Equality! It aims to engage local young people aged 11 to 19 in opportunities that develop life skills and raise aspirations.
PEACE delivers varied and creative programmes of educational, social and recreational activities, enabling young people to explore and discover their talents and ambitions.
For further information, email Zoe or phone 020 7739 8066.
“I love coming to the project!
“My brothers and I are new to the project. We have been made really welcome and have made lots of friends. We’d like to come every day!”
Girls Project
The Girls Project provision provides young girls with the opportunity to take part in a varied programme of activities incorporating sports, crafts, trips, cooking sessions and emotional well-being workshops as well as much more.
The aim of the group is to equip young girls with various life skills and help develop their self esteem, confidence and friendships. The project works closely with Girlguiding UK and also runs a guide group called 1st St Hilda’s Guides for girls aged 10-14. This runs every Thursday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
For further information, email Saleha or phone 020 7739 8066.
Surjamuki Project
The Surjamuki Project (meaning ‘sunflower’ in Bengali) runs weekly sessions at St Hilda’s East Community Centre for young people with disabilities living in the Tower Hamlets area, with minibus transport enabling regular involvement. The core values and principles of Every Child Matters and Hear by Right are central to its activities.
The project aims to promote confidence, positive learning and independence of members through its provision, including holiday programmes and residential trips. A state of the art Sensory Room at St Hilda’s provides a stimulating environment for Surjamuki members and other young people in Tower Hamlets to explore. Recent activities include playing boccia (a paralympic sport), a MasterChef competition and joining a Tower Hamlets Youth Opportunities Fund grants panel, where Surjamuki members were given the empowered responsibility of helping to make decisions on awards to projects across the borough.
For further information, email Fatama or phone 020 7739 8066.
“Surjamuki has helped me with my skills. I can now talk in front of a group!”
“I love Surjamuki because it’s my project and it’s about us.”
“I enjoy it because I have the freedom to travel and learn new things.”
Under 5s
St Hilda’s offers Under 5s and their parents a combination of high quality childcare and learning opportunities for young children. Registered with Ofsted, our crèche provision enables parents to take part in other activities within the community centre (e.g. ESOL classes) while Family Learning sessions are also run on a regular basis.
We also work in partnership with Mowlem Children’s Centre to provide soft play, Bouncing Babies and Chatterbug sessions, in addition to sensory development activities and health awareness.
Working closely with Tower Hamlets Children’s Centres, our Under 5s provision follows Early Years Foundation Stage principles, providing a fun and valuable pre-school experience for children. It is a very well used part of St Hilda’s community centre, with over 50 children benefiting.
For further information, email Rhonda or phone 020 7739 8066.
“This offers new parents a life line, giving me and my child the chance to meet others.”
“My child can take part in activities here that I could never provide in my small flat.”
“I could not have learnt English without St Hilda’s crèche.”
