Carney’s Community, a registered charity, exists to support all young people but target our resources on those who’ve had adverse childhood experiences, face poverty, are in the care system, impacted by gun and knife crime, excluded from school or involved in the criminal justice system. Carney’s works differently by providing long term, consistent and unconditional support. We provide a safe space and engage young people in positive activities including boxing, skills workshops, social activities, mentoring and one to one intensive key work.
Carney’s Community was started in 2011, combining the expertise of youth worker George Turner with boxing coach Mark Reigate to help young, disadvantaged people to turn their lives around. Inspired by boxing legend Mick Carney, we offer a unique approach to mentoring that empowers young people with everything they need to be the best they can be.
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Activities
We delivered 3,992 hours of sessions and support, made up of:
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Mental Health
Physical Health
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Employment
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Involvement in Positive Activities
Community Involvement
Peer Relationships
Family Relationships
Carney’s impacted the way I carry myself and the way I feel about myself, I got plenty of job opportunities because of Carney’s. They helped me throughout when I was arrested for a number of serious crimes.
Carney’s gave me job opportunities, helped me with becoming a volunteer for the community it has also helped with changing my life around for the better and hopefully inspiring people to do the same.
Carney’s has given me a change to showcase my talents. It has also given me a second chance in society where some people wouldn’t. They helped me get employment, stay out of trouble and lots more.
Carney’s Community has changed my life over the years I’ve been working with them and they have not stopped supporting me over the years regardless of where I’ve been they have always been there to help and guide me through the ongoing changes and challenges I face as my life moves forward because like a real family they are there for you unconditionally and long term. And coming to Carney’s also made me realise just how many people don’t have access to real support like this and how lucky I am to have access to such support because a lot of people who want or need the help don’t have access to places like Carney’s.
Carney’s is amazing, it’s become my second home and the staff has become my second family. We need more funding for Carney’s as it expands. The smile on my peers face when they know they’re going to be fed and they know they have a safe place to stay while their parents work.
Coming to Carney’s has provided me with numerous opportunities for professional development. I’ve been able to enhance my skills in boxing, which has boosted my confidence and competence in my role. The training programs and mentorship available at Carney’s have been instrumental in my career progression.
Because of Carney’s I’ve become a better person.
