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Excel Beyond 
Barriers.

Care

Growth

Education

We empower local people to create, inspire and build stronger communities together.

Excel Beyond Barriers is a non-profit organisation that focuses on supporting local communities through inclusive programmes, practical support, and advocacy, helping individuals and families overcome barriers, access opportunities, and build stronger futures.

Want to Show Your Support?

There are many ways to support our work in the community. Every contribution makes a difference.

Make a Donation

You can show your support either by volunteering your time or donating non-perishable goods and money.

Volunteer

Join our fantastic network of consistent volunteers who provide an average of 4 hours per week to support the community.

Partner With Us

Work with us to create lasting impact. We collaborate with businesses, local authorities, and community organisations.

Programmes & Services

Find out about what we do, the services we run, and the people we help.

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Holiday Activities

Unleash your imagination and dive into a world of fun every holiday season with our curated selection of activities for children and teens across London boroughs! Whether you're into sports, arts, science, or adventure, we have something for everyone.

Wellbeing

Currently, in England, an estimated 1.25 million children and young people have mental health difficulties. Without help and support, this can even lead to individuals taking their own lives. We provide wellbeing support to combat this.

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Food Bank

We have been working in partnership with Ketra Community Bank in West Dulwich since 2020 during the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic to support the vulnerable and families on low income in our community.

Skills & Training

We strive to provide positive diversions for young people that can really change their lives. Last year 8 young people gained their Level 3 qualification as Personal Trainers and we deliver free 100 hours of fitness classes.

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Hygiene Bank

We believe feeling clean should not be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society. We work to inspire social change by providing hygiene products to organisations that are working in the community.

Legal Clinic

Excel Beyond Barriers offers a community Legal Clinic providing free initial guidance and support on issues such as housing, immigration, employment, and family matters. The service helps individuals understand their rights, access reliable legal information, and receive signposting to appropriate professional support where needed.

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Making a Real Difference

Last year we supported over 2,000 service users throughout the Dulwich area. 88% of these local people and families live on estates which fall within 14% of the most deprived in London.

2,000+

Service Users Supported

​Throughout Dulwich area last year

142

People Found Work

​88 trained for paid employment

1000+

Families Fed

​£20K in food donations since 2020

2,500+

Kids & Teens Engaged

​Through the HAF Scheme

Our objective is to assist as many families as possible by empowering them to become true leaders in their communities. We have a fantastic network of consistent volunteers who provide an average of 4 hours per week to running KETRA Mobile Food Bank and collaborating with neighbourhood families and partners on our many programmes and initiatives.

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ABOUT US

An Organisation With and For Local People

Excel Beyond Barriers is a community-focused organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering local people. We design and deliver a wide range of programmes and services that support those most in need, while also working alongside community groups and voluntary sector partners to strengthen the support available within our communities.

Our aim is to help individuals and families overcome challenges by providing practical support, opportunities, and guidance. By actively delivering services and engaging with the communities we serve, we work to remove barriers, promote inclusion, and help build stronger, more resilient communities where people can thrive.

OUR MISSION

Empowering Communities, Breaking Down Barriers

Our mission has always been to empower local people, giving them the tools to work together to resolve issues of common concern and break down any barriers they are faced with. Our ultimate goal is to help them to make stronger communities.

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