The Marsh Community Centre has been open for 5 years and during this time we have built very positive relationships with children, young people and the wider community. We have delivered many complex projects for young people and we have also managed a number of grants. We have a proven track record in working with children & young people, especially those that are hard to reach, and our work has helped many people in the community. Our work is widely valued by the Police, the Youth Offending Team, Connexions, the Youth Service and local agencies such as the Primary and Nursery school.



Our Vision, aims and objectives



Mission Statement

The Marsh Community Centre aims to develop self-confidence and skills of local people so that they can bring about positive social and environmental change



Our Aim

That all community members are empowered to make positive choices for themselves and their community





Objectives

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That the centre offers a safe environment for people of all ages
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To reflect national and local priorities for public health development
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To promote training and employment
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Offer information and advice
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To empower disadvantaged groups
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To help with the physical and emotional development of the Marsh Community Centre
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To work in partnership with other agencies



Strategic Priorities

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To improve health awareness (e.g. breakfast clubs, healthy lifestyle education)
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Bridging the skills gap (e.g. providing ongoing training for volunteers and courses for community members)
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Providing support for local women (e.g. combating domestic violence through women's group)
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Providing youth activities (e.g. music, sports, life skill activities)
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Early years: providing opportunities for pre-school children and mothers (possible link with Sure Start Children centres)
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Combating drung and alcohol related anti-social behaviour
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Improve the skills of local people

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