About Us
Norwood Community Group (NCG) was formed in April 2006 with the sole intention of making a positive contribution to society. As parents we realise the need to try and engage our young people in positive activities, and the need has never been greater as it is today.
Our core members came through the vehicle of West Norwood Community Development (WNCD) – a community organisation that was established through campaigning against the Old Library Centre’s closure.
We moved on from WNCD and formed NCG in April 06. Our first project was called Fit for Life and we concentrated on Health and Fitness. Next, we delivered an educational program called Express Yourself. Both of these projects were successful due to the communities’ involvement.
NCG have since been actively delivering projects over the past three years, and have now embarked on training programs in partnership with Clapham Park project and Street to tackle worklessness amongst the youth, to date all users that participated in the national door supervisor course level 2 courses have been successful. 100% pass rate.
As individuals we have up-skilled ourselves for the tasks ahead and continue to do so, as well as preparing NCG for the challenges ahead. We are registered with Lambeth’s EYS system (Electronic youth service) Monitoring activities & outcomes, all our activities as well as users are insured. All members, staff and volunteers are CRB checked through Cataphract Ltd.
Work force qualifications:
- First Aiders: Basic
- Health & Safety in the Workplace: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
- Certificate in Management: level 3 Chartered Management Institute
- M.A Policy Studies in Education
- P.C.G.E Literacy
- B.A Hons Sociology
- Qualified Counsellor: Diploma CPCAB/ MBacp
- Qualified Mentor: Degree Youth & Community Brunel University
- Qualified Mentor: Diploma for Personal Advisors/ NVQ level 4 career guidance
- Trained Mediators: Mediation UK /Community Mediation
- Qualified Facilitator: Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector (7303) City & Guilds
- SIA Personnel: (Security Industry Authority)
- National Certificate for Door Supervisors: BIIAB, City & Guilds, NCFE level 2 (accredited course)
- CCTV Operatives (PSS) Public Space Surveillance EDI Level 2 (BIIAB accredited course)
- Drug Awareness and their Applications: NCFE level 2 (BIIAB accredited course)
- The English Karate Federation 5th Dan (BTKA accredited course)
- CSLA (Community sports leadership Award)
- Peace worker: Core skills for Working in Conflict level 2
- Deliverers of Conflict Management Training: (1886) level 3 City & Guilds
- Data Controller Officer: ICO
- Common Assessment Framework: C.A.F
- Safeguarding Children; A shared Responsibility - Group A
All our policies and procedures are in place and are accessible upon request.
In April 2008 NCG gained Charity status and our intentions are to expand and work in partnership with other organisations in making a positive contribution to our communities.
In 2008 NCG successfully tendered for services, in Lambeth's recent commissioning processes, and succeeded in securing funding from two bids for the next 3 years.
We currently deliver universal and targeted services within Lambeth, our targeted work( mentoring & counselling) is in partnership with Clapham Park Project and Street.
NCG training facilitate AQA accreditation as well as deliver BIIAB, City & Guilds and NCFE accredited courses/ CCTV PSS Level 2, also National door supervisors Level 2 (SIA) training courses. MAYBO accredited Physical Intervention courses are now apart of the NDS level 2 course. (see SIA website)
Norwood Community Group is fortunate to have a wealth of expertise and able facilitators within our reach. Years of community involvement on the ground level, has enabled us to tap into skills previously unnoticed, we nurture them, with the hope of growth.
To date we have worked closely with Lambeth (CYPS) who have been one of our main sponsors, Lambeth Education Business Partnership, the Local Network Fund, the Variety Club, Youth Opportunity fund, the Property Fund (Metropolitan Police) P.A.Y.P. and Connexions who have all aided us in our growth and we thank all those who believed in the vision and supported us.
We are affiliated with London Youth and LVAC, national organisations recognized within Youth and Community work circles. This gives us to access to valuable additional resources. Whether it is for educational courses, camping and recreational activities, NCG are able to help support are young people and users.
We also have a great relationship with our Graphic and Web Design Agency (brace) who provide 50% of their services to us on a 'pro bono' basis.
Norwood Community Group is committed to 'Building Bridges in our Communities', and is open to suggestions and ideas.
Please feel free to contact us via our email or telephone.