Who we support
What ever good things we build, end up building us
- Jim Rohn
What ever good things we build, end up building us
- Jim Rohn
Our vision
Skills Enterprise supports Newham’s residents experiencing barriers, from homelessness, debt, language and food insecurity, to unemployment, low income and digital exclusion. Our initiative predominantly serves BAME residents, and our initiative also helps them address the racial discrimination they face when seeking support. More recently, our service extends to domestic violence and lack of support networks.
Our objectives
Increase digital competence, especially among the middle aged and elderly
Improve the employability or capability of local people
Foster a deeper understanding of rights and responsibilities
Foster community cohesion and participation - connect with community
Those who lack even the most basic digital skills are limited in navigating the modern environment, since online competence is now required to apply for benefits, arrange a grocery delivery, or to book a doctor’s appointment.
People will have more chances and be more employable if they have basic digital, language and communication skills.
People will be more empowered if they can understand their rights and navigate the public and political systems.
People, especially those who are middle aged or older, become more confident, capable, and connected when their digital skills improve, helping them access opportunities, understand their rights, and participate more fully in their local community.
To understand & improve
We are passionate about bringing change to marginalised communities and working towards a better society where people are supported to thrive
We are ambitious and not afraid to innovate, take risks, and push for change to break down barriers people face, strengthen our participants skills to move forward, foster connection
We listen and learn from our service users and stakeholders to understand the challenges people, communities and our partner organisations face and we commit to act on evidence and knowledge to make lasting change happen
We are inclusive we support one another, and together build a safe, happy, space where everyone is embraced, trusted, and valued so they can be themselves and fulfil their potential + Connect
Understanding individual challenges with people first approach - We work without prejudice and respect people’s differences
We provide individual assistance at critical times. Enabling people to find their own solutions by being independent
Saranya's success story
Who came to us to learn English and went on to
get a job in NHS as a nurse
"This has given me so much confidence"
User, Camille Morris, shares her experience with the 13 week job club workshops. Gaining confidence and motivation is a major milestone in job hunting.
Children and young people from low income families
Communities facing health
inequalities
Elderly people
Individuals and communities
living in poverty
Individuals experiencing domestic or other abuse
Individuals experiencing
homelessness
Individuals experiencing
mental health conditions
Individuals experiencing
unemployment
Individuals experiencing well-being concerns, loneliness and isolation
Individuals pushed into crises
due to COVID-19
Refugees and migrants
Other vulnerable individuals
or communities
