Latest police figures from December 2017 show there were 59 violent and sexual crimes that were reported in Harlesden alone.
Bang Edutainment has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its No Limitz programme. No Limitz works with eight to 13 year olds to recognise their potential and steer away from a life of crime. It has helped more than 5,000 children in the area since it was founded in 1999.
Like many charities in London the charity has been affected by local government funding cuts. Bang needs £30,000 by the beginning of April to ensure that the No Limitz programme can continue.
The target of £30,000 will fund the salary of one project worker to support 45 children.
Jennifer Ogole is the director of Bang. She said: “There are many reasons why young people offend, including breakdowns in the family unit”.
“There are children as young as eight who are dealing with mental health issues- sometimes completely on their own.
“Young people are not born bad, but labels and situations out of their control can lead them to crime, and to seeking affirmation from other places. It’s for us as a community to draw them back”.
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Latest police figures from December 2017 show there were 59 violent and sexual crimes that were reported in Harlesden alone.
Bang Edutainment has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its No Limitz programme. No Limitz works with eight to 13 year olds to recognise their potential and steer away from a life of crime. It has helped more than 5,000 children in the area since it was founded in 1999.
Like many charities in London the charity has been affected by local government funding cuts. Bang needs £30,000 by the beginning of April to ensure that the No Limitz programme can continue.
The target of £30,000 will fund the salary of one project worker to support 45 children.
Jennifer Ogole is the director of Bang. She said: “There are many reasons why young people offend, including breakdowns in the family unit”.
“There are children as young as eight who are dealing with mental health issues- sometimes completely on their own.
“Young people are not born bad, but labels and situations out of their control can lead them to crime, and to seeking affirmation from other places. It’s for us as a community to draw them back”.
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