Teen Action

Charity information
Teen Action
Teen Action serves the inner-city boroughs of Hackney and Haringey by improving the lives of disengaged, deprived, NEET and disadvantaged young people through tailored training, support and career advice.
We develop participants’ capabilities, confidence, skills and wellbeing, helping them to reach their potential and secure jobs.
Our activities improve participants’ emotional, social and intellectual attainment.
Founded 2006
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Mission statement
Our main aims are:
To improve the social and educational skills and talents of the young people.
To increase their knowledge and skills which will enable them to successfully join the workforce, thus breaking the cycle of poverty.
To empower them with confidence and self-esteem.
Our objectives/activities are:
We run several training courses, eg. Hairdressing, IT, First aid, cookery, book keeping.
We run recreational activities.
We arrange opportunities for high level performances. -
Aims
Teen Action aims to:
- To increase their knowledge and skills which will enable them to successfully join the workforce, thus breaking the cycle of poverty.
- To empower them with confidence and self-esteem.
- To improve the social and educational skills and talents of the young people.
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Overview
Established: July 2006
Registered Charity Number: 1120268
Board members: 6
Part time staff: 17
Volunteers: 15
Phone number: 020 8809 1753
Address: 85a Lordship Road N16 0QY
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