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our work

We have a wide mandate in terms of the support we provide, however, we specialise in providing support to vulnerable families with children and young people who are gang-groomed into county lines and at risk of knife crime.

what we do

Our five main service areas.

01

Raising achievement levels through provision of educational support

Tutoring, exam preparation, trips and mentoring for children and young people.

  • Positive Alternative Programme + Early Intervention
  • Core subject tutoring sessions for KS1-4 students
  • SATs, GCSE revision and exam practice
  • Moving-on, employment and career support
  • Residential trips, sports and cultural activities
  • Mentoring and volunteering

Recent projects

02

Welfare advice & advocacy

A community hub for families, with practical help and someone on their side.

  • Community Hub for families struggling with criminal exploitation
  • Universal Credit, housing and accessing services
  • Outreach work to isolated families and supporting with schools, children and adult services
  • Support families in navigating the criminal justice system
  • Referrals to appropriate legal representation
  • Connect families to police and social services

Recent projects

04

Campaign against criminal grooming and exploitation

Raising awareness and campaigning for the law to better protect young victims.

  • Raise awareness through TV news piece appearances, commission investigative newspaper articles and community conversations
  • Campaign for legislative change for better protection of victims of CCE
  • Gathering information and evidence from affected families
  • Amplifying the voices of parents with decision-makers
A large group of young people from Minority Matters smiling and waving on a grassy hilltop on a trip

Strengthening communities by strengthening local services!

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our programmes

Select a programme to read more.

  • Positive Alternative – Minority Matters Enriched-Educational Programme:

    • Core subjects support for BAME children 6-18 years old, term time by qualified experienced tutors. Personalised support, identifying the academic level and support requirement of each student
    • Self-development, Employment & Career advice, CV and personal statement
    • Personal growth and development, team and confidence building
    • Cultural events, outings and fun activities during school holidays
    • Mentoring, volunteering, internship and work experience support
Parents and professionals seated at tables in a community hall, listening to a speaker at a workshop

Not sure if we can help?

You can make a referral to us, or contact us for advice. We cover many areas of safeguarding, advocacy and engagement. If you're unsure whether we can help, just reach out for a chat.

Make a referralCall 0207 272 0039

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. To report a missing child, call 116 000.