The No Limitz charity programme will close within weeks unless a crowdfunding campaign, launched by parent charity Big Edutainment, can save it.
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.
Former UK capital of gun crime
There were 10 fatal shootings in Brent from 2000 to 2001 according to Metropolitan Police data. Whilst various initiatives have ensured that figures have improved, youth crime is still a problem in the area.
Latest police figures from December 2017 show there were 59 violent and sexual crimes reported in Harlesden alone.
Government cuts effected charity
Like many charities in London Bang Edutainment 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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The No Limitz charity programme will close within weeks unless a crowdfunding campaign, launched by parent charity Big Edutainment, can save it.
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.
Former UK capital of gun crime
There were 10 fatal shootings in Brent from 2000 to 2001 according to Metropolitan Police data. Whilst various initiatives have ensured that figures have improved, youth crime is still a problem in the area.
Latest police figures from December 2017 show there were 59 violent and sexual crimes reported in Harlesden alone.
Government cuts effected charity
Like many charities in London Bang Edutainment 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.”
