Ben Kinsella Trust has won its first award and funding of £30,000 for its work towards prevention of knife crime and reducing youth violence in the capital.
London Community Foundation delivered an award to the trust. It was in recognition of trust’s work in building positive futures for youngsters at risk.
Ben Kinsella, a 16-year-old boy in Islington was murdered and stabbed to death on 29th June 2008 in Islington, London. His family opened the Ben Kinsella Trust 12 years ago is actively campaigning for change.
The trust provides guidance and support to the youth affected by knife crime and works with families. In addition, it also organizes workshops and exhibitions in schools to educate children about the dangers of knife crime.
Ben Kinsella’s chief executive Patrick Green plans to use the funding to bring a business development worker. He insists that this will help in securing the charity’s long-term future.
Sheena Darcheville, the trust coordinator believes that education and early interventions are bringing about a change in the attitude of young people towards knife crime. She said, ” A lot of these young people don’t understand the seriousness of carrying a knife and stabbing. We educate them about the laws that relate to knife crime and the feedback we receive from these young people is proof of the positive impact we are making.”
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Ben Kinsella Trust has won its first award and funding of £30,000 for its work towards prevention of knife crime and reducing youth violence in the capital.
London Community Foundation delivered an award to the trust. It was in recognition of trust’s work in building positive futures for youngsters at risk.
Ben Kinsella, a 16-year-old boy in Islington was murdered and stabbed to death on 29th June 2008 in Islington, London. His family opened the Ben Kinsella Trust 12 years ago is actively campaigning for change.
The trust provides guidance and support to the youth affected by knife crime and works with families. In addition, it also organizes workshops and exhibitions in schools to educate children about the dangers of knife crime.
Ben Kinsella’s chief executive Patrick Green plans to use the funding to bring a business development worker. He insists that this will help in securing the charity’s long-term future.
Sheena Darcheville, the trust coordinator believes that education and early interventions are bringing about a change in the attitude of young people towards knife crime. She said, ” A lot of these young people don’t understand the seriousness of carrying a knife and stabbing. We educate them about the laws that relate to knife crime and the feedback we receive from these young people is proof of the positive impact we are making.”
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