Date: 31 Jul 2007

The core theme of this innovative programme is building confidence, self-belief and a can-do attitude. The programme is to be run by Enterprise Enfield (www.e4enfield.org) and initially funding of £70,000 has been allocated by RSA Trust. The intended outcome is for a limited number of quantified females to establish a sustainable business.

Enterprise Enfield wanted to extend the range of practical programmes and support it already provided by taking a holistic approach to personal and business development. To achieve this aim they wanted to introduce an integrated programme that focuses on building the personal qualities needed to deal with the emotional impact of change as well as on the skills needed to make that first step into self-employment. They were aware of RSA Trust’s willingness to support innovative programmes and this has been tailored to meet with our Objectives.

The help will come from theoretical courses, supported by exercises, role plays and case studies. The practical assistance and support will include help with childcare, access to finance (including loans and grants), access to premises (including rental help). Through the programme there will be ongoing coaching, mentioning and networking support. For further details please contact Enterprise Enfield.

Date: 26 Jul 2007
RSA Island Village Ltd is delighted to announce it is able to make an increased donation to its favoured charity.

The Directors of RSA Island Village Ltd, a not for profit company, have decided that they will donate £250,000 to The RSA Trust – a registered charity which is temporarily based at 12, Island Centre Way in the RSA Island Centre. This is £50,000 more than the previous year.

Gary Walker, RSAIV Chairman said…
“I am delighted that our Regeneration Project, which started some 11 years ago, has been able bring back into use part of the old Royal Small Arms Factory and continues to generate surplus funds for our established local charity”.

Date: 16 May 2007

The Enfield Island Youth and Community Trust (EIYCT) has recently seen their youth centre undergo some extensive redevelopment work to further improve the services available to young people. And on the 15th May we got together to hold an official launch ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new centre. Steve Chalke, MBE and founder of Oasis Trust, performed the official opening, and a plaque is now up in the centre so that we can remember this special day. The evening saw young people mingling with trustees, funding organisations and community groups. We are very grateful to the RSA trust who provided the funding for the redevelopment work and launch evening.

We were also privileged to have Geoff Russell-Jones, from the Jack Petchey foundation at the event. The JPF provide some funding to EIYCT, and as part of this provide youth achievement awards to young people who have made a special contribution to the centre. The young people were each given £200 each to spend on the centre, and choose between them to buy a PlayStation 2, new TV and some sofas for the centre. These young people were given their awards at the event, and a medallion for them to keep.

This photo from the day shows (from left to right) youth worker Kat Simmonds, local councillor Ruth Hones, EIYCT trustee Sue Gattrell, Geoff Russell-Jones, Steve Chalke, Gary Walker, youth worker Cecil Gordon with young people from the centre.

Shaun Howlett, 19, said, “This place would be nothing without the youth workers. I never used to like it but now it has a pool table, table tennis and flat screen television. It’s a good place.”

The centre is very popular amongst the young people in Enfield Lock: – and whilst attendance was very high a lack of facilitates restricted the work that could be done. A well designed mezzanine floor installation has not only increased capacity, but also extends the options available to young people using the centre, and many exciting projects are planned as a result of this work.

Date: 10 Nov 2006
Ten winning business owners were awarded with prize cheques and certificates by Deputy Mayor of London, Nicky Gavron, at the Enterprise Enfield Business Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner on 9th November 2006 at the Royal Chace Hotel in Enfield.

The Awards, sponsored by The RSA Trust, recognise the achievements of local businesses (under 50 employees) in five different categories:

• Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  (under 30 years old)
• Start-up Business of the Year
  (under 2 years of trading)
• Business of the Year
  (over 2 years trading)
• Innovative Business of the Year
• Social Enterprise of the Year

The five winning businesses each received £1,000 and five runners-up received £500 at the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony. The prize money was generously provided by the award sponsors, The RSA Trust.

Date: 31 May 2006

The RSA Trust was pleased to be able to provide a grant to the organisation so that it was able to purchase and network two computers for its training arm. The objective was to help service users to learn Basic Literacy and Numeracy, as well as Information Technology. In addition, volunteers are able to use the equipment to gain transferable skills as they did operational duties within the organisation.

The Homeless Resource Centres mission is “Helping to Restore Confidence to homeless individuals through the provision of food, training, counselling and practical support”.

HRC is established to help homeless individuals towards independence, by restoring their confidence.

It realises that each person has unique potentials, which can be harnessed, encouraged and developed through empowerment.

HRC  is dedicated to alleviating the distress caused by social exclusion among the homeless by helping individuals realise their full potential, irrespective of their original lifescripts.

For further information please visit : www.homelessresourcecentre.com