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Due to the long lasting effect of Covid-19, most young people are leaving schools, colleges and universities without the right skills required to succeed in the outside world. Excel Beyond Barriers seeks to train individuals with low income from all backgrounds, with guidance on how to access relevant information and skills for success, and financial independence. Skills & Training Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Most young people are leaving schools, colleges and universities without the right skills required to succeed in the outside world. Excel Beyond Barriers seeks to train individuals from all backgrounds, with guidance on how to access relevant information and skills for success, and financial independence. Training includes Functional skills, Literacy, Computer literacy, interview techniques, CV writing, Sewing, Hairdressing, ESOL, Job hunting, and so on. Training CV Writing: Learn how to create a strong, professional CV that highlights your skills, experience, and strengths to improve your chances of securing job opportunities. Age: 16+ Computer Literacy: Polish up on your computer skills; an essential skill that will bring you much closer to your dream job. Age: 13+ Project Management: Hone and develop skills such as time management and organisational skills. Age: 18+ English and Maths: Basic entry-level Maths and English is a must for all age group regardless of what career path you want to take. Tackle the basics to widen your options. Age: 12+ Location for all sessions: KETRA Community Hall and Online Time: TBC Skills Interior Decoration: Learn the basics of interior decoration, including colour coordination, layout planning, and styling techniques to create functional and visually appealing spaces. Age: 14+ Hairdessing: Learn the fundamental skills of hairdressing, including styling, cutting techniques, hair care, and client service. Sewing Classes: Learn practical sewing skills, including basic stitching, fabric handling, and simple garment or craft creation, helping build confidence in making and repairing clothing and textiles. Age: 13+ AI and Coding: Learn the basics of coding and artificial intelligence, building practical digital skills and understanding how technology is used in the modern world. Location: KETRA Community Hall and Online Time: TBC

Help us raise money, awareness and campaign to improve local communities. Be part of our growing friendly team supporting and empowering local communities to gain new skills, campaign for better services and develop and deliver great projects and initiatives. Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Fundraise For Us Every day, many face life’s challenges. Your kindness can bring hope and healing, helping create a more caring world. 918+ Service users supported last year 80% Live in 14% most deprived areas in London £20k+ Worth of food donated since 2020 Help Us Make a Difference Help us raise money, awareness and campaign to improve local communities. Be part of our growing friendly team supporting and empowering local communities to gain new skills, campaign for better services and develop and deliver great projects and initiatives. We're a small grassroots CIC making a big impact in our local community. We deliver a wide range of services, projects and initiatives. Last year we supported 918 service users throughout Dulwich. 80% of these local people and families live on estates which fall within 14% of the most deprived in London. Donate Now Ways to Support Donate You can support us by donating non-perishable goods, money, or other resources to help our community programs. Sponsor Us Businesses and organisations can partner with us to sponsor events, programs, and community initiatives. Fundraise Organise your own fundraiser or event to help raise money and awareness for our cause in the community. Want to Become a Sponsor? Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities. FULL NAME* EMAIL ADDRESS* COMPANY / ORGANIZATION / BRAND MESSAGE Submit

Can only work thanks to the dedication and skills of our wonderful volunteers. We're currently looking for great people to help us continue to grow and make a real difference, and in return for a minimum commitment of 8 hours a month. Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Volunteer With Us Make a difference, learn new skills, and meet lots of new people along the way. Excel Beyond Barriers can only work thanks to the dedication and skills of our wonderful volunteers. We're currently looking for great people to help us continue to grow and make a real difference, and in return for a minimum commitment of 8 hours a month, we provide our regular volunteers with online training in safeguarding, mentoring and leadership skills, as well as the chance to virtually meet lots of new local volunteers. If you have specialist skills you'd like to offer to us (in particular expertise in fundraising, social media, PR, and marketing), please contact us by completing our volunteer registration form; we really need your support. Our Current Volunteer Roles Food Bank Stock Gatherer / Sorter / Packing Food and Lunch Parcels Over the last 18 months our wonderful volunteers have been making emergency food parcels and responding to online referrals and working with local organisations who are delivering emergency services to vulnerable people. Running the food bank is no mean feat and we couldn't keep it open without the wonderful support from local people, volunteers and funders. As we move into a post pandemic we still continue to support people in crisis with our healthy meal boxes and support local schools with our lunch packs. Food Quality checking: carry out the task you've been assigned by the coordinator on arrival. Sorting: all food items have a home in our cupboards; everything needs to be neatly stored in the correct place ready to be picked out to go into food and lunch parcels. Fundraising We need help to develop a strategy that promotes our fundraising efforts to a wider audience. Someone who is able to contact businesses who could be potential sponsors/funders. This is a job for a volunteer who's tenacious, connected and comfortable with reaching out to people. We've started a database of businesses to start with and will provide you with a draft email/letter and additional information about the charity you can send out. Charity Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Takeover Over the years the one thing we've seriously faulted on is updating and maintaining our social media accounts. We have the lot, even a YouTube channel! However finding the time to deliver projects and services, take pictures and videos and then create and post it all; has been challenging. We're looking for volunteers who can sign up to takeover our charity social media pages for a day. Mobile Food Bank Facebook and Twitter Takeover We have a Facebook page for Mobile Food Bank. In an ideal world we would love it to become the hub for all the food bank activities. A place where people can ask queries and tell us they're donating or would like to volunteer. We're looking for volunteers who can answer queries and run the page for the day. Volunteer With Us! Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch. FULL NAME* PHONE NUMBER* EMAIL ADDRESS* Multi-line address Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Submit

Excel Beyond Barrier mission has always been to empowering 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. 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. Programs & Services Learn More Want to Show Your Support? There are many ways to support our work in the community. Every contribution makes a difference. Get Involved Make a Donation You can show your support either by volunteering your time or donating non-perishable goods and money. Donate Now Volunteer Join our fantastic network of consistent volunteers who provide an average of 4 hours per week to support the community. Get Involved Partner With Us Work with us to create lasting impact. We collaborate with businesses, local authorities, and community organisations. Contact Us Programmes & Services Find out about what we do, the services we run, and the people we help. 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More 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. Read More Connect With Us 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. Become a Volunteer 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. 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. Learn More 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.

Quarterly event aimed at children aged 4-16, where they come together to participate in sporting, and recreational activities Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Events We hold multiple events all year round, reserve your slot now to come and support us. No events at the moment

​Most individuals from deprived communities lack the required skills to essentially succeed due to multiple barriers from; getting excluded in secondary school, getting pregnant hence having to drop out, family issues/instability, homelessness, and others. Holiday Activities Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Come and let's have some fun together Past Memories Holiday Activities for Ages 4-16 Across Multiple Boroughs Welcome to the ultimate guide for holiday fun! Explore the diverse range of activities we have planned for children and teens across London boroughs. Click on each category to learn more about what’s on offer! Sports and Outdoor Adventures Sports Camps: Sharpen your skills with professional coaches, participate in friendly matches, and learn new techniques in our exciting football, basketball, tennis, cricket, and badminton camps. Swimming Lessons: Dive into fun with swimming lessons tailored for all skill levels. Enjoy water games, improve your strokes, and stay cool this summer. Cycling Tours: Discover the scenic routes of London with guided cycling tours. Safe, fun, and educational, these tours are great for all ages. Cultural and Educational Activities Language Classes: Learn a new language or improve your skills with our engaging classes. From Spanish to Mandarin, explore the world through languages. History Tours: Travel back in time with guided history tours of London’s most iconic sites. Perfect for young history buffs and curious minds. Cooking Classes: Discover the joy of cooking with our fun and interactive classes. Learn to make delicious dishes from around the world. Gardening Clubs: Get your hands dirty with our gardening clubs. Learn about plants, grow your own vegetables, and enjoy the outdoors. Creative Arts and Crafts Art Workshops: Unleash your creativity with our art workshops. Paint, draw, and craft with guidance from talented artists. Drama and Theatre: Step into the spotlight with our drama and theatre classes. Learn acting skills, perform in plays, and build confidence. Dance Classes: Groove to the music with dance classes in various styles, including hip-hop, ballet, and contemporary. Perfect for beginners and experienced dancers. Photography Courses: Capture the beauty of London through a lens. Learn photography basics, explore techniques, and create stunning visual stories. Special Events and Festivals Holiday Carnivals: Enjoy the vibrant holiday carnivals with games, rides, and live performances. A perfect outing for the whole family. Film Screenings: Watch your favorite films under the stars with our outdoor cinema events. Bring a blanket and enjoy a magical movie night. Music Festivals: Experience live music performances from local bands and artists. Dance, sing along, and soak up the festive atmosphere. Cultural Celebrations: Celebrate diversity with cultural events showcasing food, music, and traditions from around the world. Science and Technology Coding Camps: Dive into the world of coding with our interactive camps. Learn programming languages, create games, and discover the magic of technology. Science Experiments: Become a junior scientist with hands-on experiments. Explore physics, chemistry, and biology in fun and engaging ways. Robotics Workshops: Build and program your own robots. These workshops are perfect for young engineers and tech enthusiasts. How to Join All activities are designed to be inclusive and accessible, ensuring every child and teen can participate and enjoy. To sign up, click on the activity that interests you and follow the registration instructions. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Make this holiday season unforgettable with our wide range of activities across London boroughs. We can’t wait to see you there! UPCOMING ACTIVITIES Excel Beyond Barriers Easter Holiday Camp (Part of the Southwark Council HAF Programme) VENU: DULWICHWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL, BOWEN DRIVE, KINGSWOOD ESTATE. SE21 8NS. Book Now Excel Beyond Barriers Easter Holiday Camp (Part of the Southwark Council HAF Programme) VENU: CHARTER SCHOOL EAST DULWICH, JARVIS ROAD, SE22 8RB. Book Now Excel Beyond Barriers Easter Holiday Camp (Part of the Lewisham Council HAF Programme) VENU: SCOTNEY HALL, 17 SHARRATT STREET, LONDON, SE15 1EY. Book Now

Get in touch with us today! Location: KETRA Community Hall Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW. Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Get in Touch We’d love to hear from you! Whether you have questions, want to volunteer, or support a child, our team is here to assist you. Location KETRA Community Hall Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Phone 020 8079 7290 Call us to discuss how you can help Email info@excelbeyondbarriers.com Send us an email anytime Send Us a Message Have a question or want to get involved? Fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you shortly. FULL NAME* EMAIL ADDRESS* SUBJECT MESSAGE Submit

Our food bank coordinator will aim to contact the named person on the Referral Form within 24 hours and will arrange a collection date and time. Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Food Bank Our award-winning foodbank initiative runs all year round and aims to help families from low-income backgrounds. Food Parcels We aim to contact the named person on the Referral Form within 3 working days and will arrange a collection date and time. NEW DELIVERY EMERGENCY SERVICE We get multiple requests daily to deliver emergency food parcels to the most vulnerable in our community. We are currently working with other local organisations to meet these demands. In the meantime, you can come down to our outreach centre at KETRA Community Hall, Telfer House, Seeley Drive, Kingswood Estate, SE21 8QW on Fridays 12:00noon - 4:00pm Submit request for food FULL NAME* EMAIL* Phone* WHAT TYPE OF FOOD ARE LOOKING FOR?* MESSAGE Submit Volunteer With Us We are always in need of volunteers to help out at our centre in sorting out food stock and making emergency food deliveries. Join our wonderful team of volunteers today by email: info@excelbeyondbarriers.com Join Us

We strongly believe every individual can "Excel Beyond Barriers" put in front of them, either by design or unintentionally. This is why we have a variety of programmes all year round available for almost every individual, regardless of their needs, age, gender, or race. Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW Programs & Services We strongly believe every individual can "Excel Beyond Barriers" put in front of them, either by design or unintentionally. Our Programs This is why we have a variety of programmes all year round available for almost every individual, regardless of their needs, age, gender, or race. Food Bank Starting in 2020 at the start of the pandemic as an initiative to help mature people with mobility issues with their shopping. We expanded this to cater for families on low income as we strongly believe no family should go hungry. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (12:00pm - 4:30pm) KETRA Community Hall SE21 8QW Register Budgeting Professional The Budgeting Professional course teaches low-income communities essential money skills through workshops on banking, budgeting, credit, loans, savings, and debt management. Tuesdays and Wednesdays Online and in-person (Enquire for more information) Register The Financial Centre If you run or plan to start a small business and need help with business accounts or bookkeeping basics, our Financial Centre can help, facilitated by Starlight Consultancy. Mondays and Thursdays Online Register Our Services Find out about what we do, the services we run, and the people we help. Holiday Activities Explore fun holiday activities for children and teens across London boroughs, from sports and arts to science and adventure. Learn More Skills & Training We create positive opportunities for young people. Last year, 8 earned Level 3 Personal Trainer qualifications, and we delivered 100 hours of free fitness classes. Learn More Sports Research shows sports build healthier, stronger, and happier communities by creating social connections that overcome barriers and bring people together. Learn More Hygiene Bank We believe feeling clean shouldn’t be a luxury. We support social change by providing hygiene products to community organisations in need. Learn More Wellbeing In England, about 1.25 million children and young people face mental health challenges. We provide wellbeing support to help prevent crises and save lives. Learn More Legal Clinic Free, confidential advice to help individuals understand their legal rights, explore their options, and access the support or services they may need. Learn More Want to Get Involved? Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply learn more, we'd love to hear from you. Get in Touch

Volunteers and donated hygiene products at the Hygiene Bank by Excel Beyond Barriers, supporting individuals and families facing hygiene poverty through community distribution of essential personal care items. Hygiene Ketra Community Hall, Telfer House, London, SE21 8QW We are here to help. Hygiene. At the EBB’s Hygiene Bank, we believe that feeling clean should not be a luxury or a privilege for anyone in our society, yet there are many who live in poverty and cannot afford to remain clean. The injustice that people may be unable to fully participate in society due to a lack of hygiene supplies drives our passion. We work to inspire social change for this reason. MORE ABOUT THE HYGIENE BANK Those who are not financially stable or who are in a state of crisis frequently have limited options. This forces them to choose between heating their home, paying rent, purchasing food, and maintaining their personal hygiene. Lack of hygiene can be stigmatising, humiliating, and isolating, resulting in social isolation. It can result in a lack of confidence and have a negative impact on physical and mental health, which can have an effect on early childhood development, learning, employability, and social interaction. Products are donated, collected, sorted, and distributed to our network of community partners, which consists of a variety of organisations, charities, and schools that assist those of us who have fallen into poverty. Supporting EBB’s Hygiene Bank is a straightforward way to assist not only a single organisation, but also multiple grassroots initiatives in the United Kingdom addressing a wide range of issues, including poverty, domestic abuse, and disability. We collect personal care and cleaning products that are new, unused, and within their expiration dates, including deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, makeup, diapers, toilet paper, laundry detergent, and surface cleaner. If you need and utilise something, it is likely that someone else does as well. Contact Us Hygiene Products Male Sanitary Products Request Sanitary Products Donate Sanitary Products Babies Sanitary Products Request Sanitary Products Donate Sanitary Products Female Sanitary Products Request Sanitary Products Donate Sanitary Products

Leadership Training Programme!!! Are you aged 18–24, or do you know someone who is? Excel Beyond Barriers introduces The RegenAct Programme, a reverse mentoring programme empowering young adults to reclaim their voices by mentoring senior leaders, directors, and executives in the built environment. What You'll Do Offer insights and highlight blind spots that impact local communities during regeneration projects. Engage directly with senior leaders in architecture, construction, and urban planning. Develop transferable skills in active listening, powerful questioning, bias awareness, and decision-making. The Details This 16-week programme is valued at up to £3000 for each candidate. Every participant receives a full scholarship to attend completely free. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate from Excel Beyond Barriers. No prior experience is required and full training is provided. Apply Now

EBB is an award-winning giving platform that helps businesses make a positive impact in their communities by donating volunteer time, money, and surplus products, all in one place. About Us Lara Daniel, Grad.NALP, LLB (Law), LLM (Human Rights Advocacy) CEO and Lead Neurodiversity Family Advocate Lara Daniel is the CEO of Excel Beyond Barriers and a passionate advocate with over a decade of experience delivering community outreach and support services. Her work focuses on empowering individuals and families to overcome social, educational, and systemic barriers through advocacy, guidance, and access to meaningful opportunities. With academic qualifications in Law and Human Rights Advocacy, Lara combines legal knowledge with extensive frontline experience supporting vulnerable individuals and neurodiverse families. She has worked closely with communities, professionals, and service providers to help families navigate complex systems and secure the support they need. Under her leadership, Excel Beyond Barriers has continued to develop programmes and initiatives that promote inclusion, wellbeing, and community empowerment. Lara remains committed to championing equality, raising awareness of neurodiversity, and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive regardless of the challenges they face. An organisation empowering people to create, inspire and build new opportunities for each other. OUR GOAL "To empower local people, giving them the tools to work together and break down barriers." OUR GOAL To remove barriers and empower individuals and families to access opportunities, support, and thrive. About Excel Beyond Barriers 'Excel Beyond Barriers' is a youth first organisation that provides young people with the tools they need to get ahead and grow in life. On the flip side, we also help enterprise, government and education to engage, recruit and support youths in our community. We wholeheartedly believe in the potential of all young people and care deeply about young people and their futures, especially those from deprived areas of our inner city of London and nationwide. We are a multicultural-led organisation predominantly from the BAME community. Our work is directed at creating opportunities for young people to tackle inequality, achieve their personal potential and drive social change. Our Mission 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. We Provide Support Under Four Strategic Themes 1 Safe Spaces 2 Health and Well-being 3 Strong, Safe, and Inclusive Communities 4 Progression, Skills, Mentoring, Career Advice and Employability Our Priority Focus Groups We focus primarily on how increased participation in sport, physical activity, training, mentoring, internship, and career/employment can enhance the lives of people in Southwark Borough and nationwide. 1 Young people aged 11–30 years 2 Older adults 3 People with a long-term condition or disability 4 People living in surrounding deprived areas with high rates of inactivity Our work is not restricted to these four groups. Understanding intersectionality is essential to combatting the interwoven inequalities seen within communities. We work to support other relevant networks to improve opportunities, attract funding and investment for sport, facilities, and improve coordination across the sector. Our Core Values Through working with young people and partners from projects across the UK, we have developed these core values which underpin everything we do. Contact Us Youth-Led Young people are at the heart of what we do. We support their potential through mentoring, career guidance, training, internships, and opportunities for growth. Resilient Bouncing back with enthusiasm and fresh solutions, continually learning, and taking the time to actively 'listen' and respond to the world in which we work. Empowering Enabling young people to recognise their skills and giving them ownership to achieve their individual goals. Community We are community-focused, working with partners to help communities thrive by attracting investment, innovation, and development to disadvantaged areas. Family Oriented At EBB, family support is vital. We provide wraparound initiatives to ensure young people have the support needed for career growth and wellbeing. Courageous With a 'can-do', open, supportive, and honest approach — we are not afraid to do things differently. Ways to Get Involved Volunteer Give your time supporting in our offices or shops, reviewing our information, cheering on our fundraisers, sharing your story, talking to the media or as a Youth Voice Network member. Learn More Donate or Fundraise Nobody should face a mental health problem alone. We need your help so we can be there — on the other end of the phone, in local communities and campaigning hard. Make a Difference Want to Get Involved? Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply learn more, we'd love to hear from you. Get in Touch