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Greetings family below is an new initiative to help our youths progress in life....pls take a look and get involved!!!
Safty Net Initiative Ltd.
It Takes a Whole Village / Community to Raise A Child...
MISSION STATEMENT
‘THE AIM OF THE SAFETY NET INITIATIVE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY TOWARDS THE FULFILMENT OF OUR SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT.THE SAFETY NET INITIATIVE AIMS TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH CONSULTATION, ANALYSIS, PRACTICAL SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE WHERE REQUIRED.’ THE SAFETY NET INITIATIVE COMPRISES OF LIKE-MINDED MEMBERS OF THE AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY FUNCTIONING TOGETHER TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES AFFECTING US. IT IS IMPERIATIVE FOR US AS A COMMUNITY TO HELP OURSELVES, OUR YOUTH AND ELDERS WHERE NECESSARY AND BRIDGE THE GAP TO PREVENT OUR CONTINUED DEMISE. THE FIRST AREA OF CONCERN IS IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF OUR YOUNG PEOPLE OF AFRICAN-CARIBBEAN ORIGIN (16-25YRS) WHO ARE IN FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME EDUCATION AND NEED SOME FORM OF SUPPORT (ADVICE/FINANCIAL/RESOURCES). WITH THE GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL TO REMOVE THE EMA STUDENT GRANT AND THE INCREASE OF FEES & LOANS, OUR CHILDREN ARE FACING INCREASED DIFFICULTIES IN ACCESSING OPPORTUNITIES LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT.THIS IN TURN AFFECTS THEIR ABILITY TOWARDS ACHIEVING THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
CompanyN0. 51494546
ELIGIBILITY
1. Primarily young people of African-Caribbean origin in Full/Part time Education between 16-25 years of age.
Assistance will beconsidered for Students under16 in exceptional circumstances based on the SAFETY NET Guidelines/Criteria.
2. Applications are encouraged from all African-Caribbean youths regardless of religious Persuasion.
(All applicants will be required to submit evidence of Study i.e Confirmation Letter from College/University).
THE SAFETY NET INITIATIVE WILL BE SEEKING THE INVOLVEMENT OF BUSINESSES, ORGANISATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DONATIONS AS FOLLOWS:
PLATINUM: Donations of over £50 per month for a maximum of 3 years via Direct Debit
GOLD: Minimum £10 per month for a maximum of 3 years by Direct Debit.
SILVER: £10 per month paid directly into the Safety Net account at the Bank branch or to an authorised SAFETY NET member.
BRONZE: One-off donations/whatever is affordable to SAFETY NET team Member(s).
Please indicate (tick box/es) how you would wish to be involved:
[ ] Financial Donation
[ ] Providing Work Experience
[ ] Apprenticeship
[ ] Practical support
[ ] Sponsorship
[ ] Mentoring
[ ] Resources
[ ] Other ……………………………………………………
Please enter your details:
Name/Organisation: …………………………………………………………….
Contact No. …………………………………………………………….
E-mail address: ……………………………………………………………
Contact a member of the Team bye-mail
or directly:
Sonia Davis 07533 693 252
Simon Mohammad 07957 140 024
Marcia Gordon 07956 315 463
Philip X- Mayers 07932 695 227
APPLICATION FORM
NAME: …………………………………………..
D.O.B………………………………………
PARENT/GUARDIAN (for under18’s)……………………………………………………….
ADDRESS: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………..
TELEPHONE: …………........................
STUDENT I.D: …………………………………….
COURSE TITLE: ………………………………………………………………………………………… FULL TIME [ ]
PART TIME [ ]
COURSE STARTS …………………………….……..
COURSE ENDS ……………………………
PLACE OF STUDY: …………………………………………………………………………………….
ASSISTANCE REQUIRED for:
Travel expense [ ]
Books [ ]
Clothing [ ]
Food [ ]
Other (specify) [ ]………………………………………………
Amount Requested: ……………………………………….
What are your aspirations after Course completed?..................................... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I ………………………………………………………….(print name).give permission for the College/University to confirm my Study details, Attendance andPunctuality.
Signed………………………………………….
Print Name ……………………………………
