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"Encouraging Positive Social Values In Youths and Communities" Mental, social and mindfulness practices.
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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
About Us
Community services
Our vision
This non-profit organization was launched in July 2014. Our aim is to encourage positive social values in youths and communities. We are currently based at TNG Youth and Community center at 111 Wells Park Road, Sydenham SE26 6AD.
All our activities are community and family-based and are geared towards encouraging and creating positive social values in our young people. Without the community fundraising efforts and generous donations, we would not be able to create visual awareness through our yearly anti-knife crime poster competition, events, and projects.
All the money raised goes directly into our community and we are truly thankful for all the help. Workshops are ongoing in schools regarding mindfulness towards each other, highlighting the consequences of carrying knives. Yearly events collaborate with varied organisation, tackling isolations and sharing ongoing avenues of growth and support for all ages.
Volunteers are welcome to join us in making a difference of care in our communities!!
Sharing the big news-'Daisy 4 Victims UK Campaign'
November 2020 was JRHYS virtual vision awareness month #daisyforvictimsuk
Estb 2014, JRHYS support on-going workshop in schools, across Lewisham borough here in London. Young people were reminded of their rights during a stop and search exercise by the police and the support mechanism in place for their safety at home and on the streets.
Reviews From School Workshop
Do you believe that visual awareness will sensitised the next generations regarding knifecrime?
We try to update our reviews from our community. Do you have one to share? Please do so on link below. Thank you!
"We will be publishing a small article in our term newsletter to parents and will be referencing the brilliant work that the James Ross Hunter Foundation do. Colett - it really is testament to the impact you have that so many of our boys (and indeed our staff) vividly remember hearing you speak before at previous events and I hope that we can work with you again in the future."...Forest Hills Schools
"To see the children sitting so quietly and listening so intently is a testament to the strengths and delivery of the workshop .... what a positive experience it was and that they defiantly have more understanding of stop and search procedures."..... New Woodland School
"The workshop was very effective and was pitched at an appropriate level for the children. I like the way Collette used interactive activities to get the children thinking about managing their emotions. The children were clearly moved by her personal story, sensitively told". St Michaels CE School, Sydenham London
Yearly Events
Our Yearly events includes the following
*Community Spring Event fourth Saturday in May.
*Community Christmas Social third Sat Saturday in December.
*JRHYS Healing 1-2-1" Community Workshop (ongoing)
List of Activities
*JRHYS annual anti knife-crime poster competition. This is ongoing and is use for visual awareness in schools and communities.
*"Daisy4victimsuk" fundraiser. Wear a daisy pin and support JRHYS "Visual awareness matters"project.
We believe maintaining visuality opens up ways to communicate and support vulnerable children. This platform was created to highlight safety on the streets and share the consequences of carry knives.
*Life Journey travel scheme for young people. Help with travel expense to college and apprenticeship.
*Personal challenge fundraiser, highlight your passion and raise funds for us. Your choice your time!
*JRHYS Quarterly Community Birthday Club
*JRHYS Healing 1-2-1 Community Workshop for families
*JRHYS pOt 'O LuV choose the time and place, cook up a treat and fundraiser for us!!
*Socking for charity wear "Mix mAtcH sock, stockings or gloves to show visual awareness
Testimonials
" Another pleasure to support my dear friend Collet with amazing charity @jamesrosshunteryouthsupport . I created a winter wonderland stage competed with falling snow effect for an amazing show of talent. The show was a true demonstration of people’s positivity, hope and a communities response to the terrible knife crimes on the streets affecting our youths. Colette told me a very moving story of when she first moved to London from Jamaica with her sons and James, who sadly is no loner with us, saw snow falling for the first time said “mum is it dangerous” a few later he was to become a victim of knife crime whilst trying to save someone else " .... Neil Ellis (Brillant Neon Ltd)
"Loving the family vibe ...happy to help whenever possible, keep your light shining"..Bright Johnson
"Full of heart"...Vima Rowe (Jazz Singer Extraordinare)
"Your commitment, work and mission to challenge knife crime is quite an inspiration" Cllr Liam Curran ... (Labour Counselor)
"Beautiful, just beautiful...blessed people" ...Trixie Lea (Entertainer)
"Keep up with the great work"...LaShawn Durden
"Very energetic and good breath of fresh air" ...Sydenham Communnity feedback
"Collet was very clear in her words and explanations and I love the fact you involved even the younger children...and loved my hug from your son"...TSimpson
"Quite informative. Learnt a lot"...
"Mindful practices for children"...
"An honor to interview one of the toughest but most loving woman I know"...Aimy Agginie
Covid-19 Response
JRHYS Covid-19 Risk Assessment
COVID-19 Risk Assessment
Group: James Ross Hunter Youth Support Site: Lewisham Schools and Online
People at Risk: Staff, Volunteers, Young People, and
Partners
Additional Information:
Contact Person: Collet Hunter Job Title: Managing Director Review Date: 01/12/20
Risk Evaluation
Hazard Risk Initial
Rating
(L/M/H)
Control Measures Final
Rating
(L/M/H)
Additional Action Required
(action by whom and completion
date)
What’s the
hazard?
What is the risk of
harm?
Is this
risk Low,
Medium
or High?
What measures will you put in place to
reduce the risk identified?
How has
the rating
changed
as a
result?
What else can you do to minimise
risk?
Safe management
of JRHYS returning
to TNG
youth centre
Correct procedures not
in place for safe return
affecting Staff,
Volunteers, Young
People and Partners
M Review policies and procedures and update
to be Covid-19 compliant
Read and implement all relevant Scottish
Govt & youth work guidance
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Risk of Covid-19
being spread in
JRHYS working
areas through high
touch point areas
Staff/Volunteers/
Young People/Visitors
contracting COVID-19,
becoming ill and/or
fatality
H Identify high touch point areas – clean
regularly with disinfectant
Remove equipment/furniture that is not
essential and may be difficult to clean
Identify windows/doors which can be safely
opened to improve ventilation but making
sure fire doors to remain closed
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Not enough
handwashing
facilities to limit
Staff/Volunteers/
Young People/Partners
contracting COVID-19,
M Have hand sanitiser stations available for
physical activity delivery
Put up signage to encourage use and
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then spread of Covid-19 becoming ill and/or
fatality
signpost to where hand washing/sanitising
facilities are available
Put in place system to check that stocks are
regularly replaced
Do induction with all staff/vols/partners and
YP to ensure they know how to follow hand
sanitising procedures
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Cleaning systems
not adequate for
Covid-19 to stop
spread of infection
Staff/Volunteers/
Young People/Partners
contracting COVID-19,
becoming ill and/or
fatality
M Enhanced cleaning schedule set up – full
clean at end of each session/day (especially
for Daisy Pins)
Staff/Vols to do additional cleaning of all
surfaces and resources between sessions
and allow time for this min 20 mins between
sessions and to wear gloves/aprons if this
has been deemed a requirement.
Checking all cleaning stocks and PPE at
end of session.
Use of shared equipment to be minimised.
Young people to be provided with own
equipment for use in sessions. All
equipment to be cleaned before and after
use.
If any shared equipment is required, young
people and staff should wear gloves/or
ensure appropriate cleaning methods
between use.
Extra time for planning safe youth work
sessions to be given and young people’s
participation in the planning encouraged.
Session plans redesigned to ensure social
distancing where required and to minimise
use of equipment.
Sessions delivered digitally when safe
physical measures can not be met, in line
with gov. guidelines.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Untrained staff and
volunteers using
cleaning materials
Staff/Volunteers
spreading COVID-19
M Only briefed and trained Staff and
volunteers to handle cleaning equipment.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Situations where
people can’t follow
social distancing
guidelines
Staff/Volunteers/
Young People /Partners
M Put up signage and markings to encourage
social distancing and do induction for staff
and young people.
Reduce group sizes to allow for social
distancing. Schools will have government
measures in place
Encourage all participants to follow social
distancing and wear face coverings, in line
with schools’ guidance.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Staff and
volunteers who are
at higher risk from
Covid-19
Staff/Volunteers H Workplace risk assessments, not having
vulnerable staff/volunteers involved with
physical delivery.
Workshops delivered digitally when physical
delivery isn’t possible.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Staff/Volunteer
Health and
wellbeing
Staff/Volunteers L Regular communication with staff and
volunteers and extra support given where
appropriate.
JRHYS’s ethos of promoting positive social
values and good mental wellbeing
encouraged for all stakeholders.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Activities increasing
risk of spread of
COVID-19 in the
community
Staff/Volunteers/
Young People /Partners /
Community
M Good hygiene and attendance systems in
place.
Staff and young people encouraged to
physically distance and wear face
coverings.
Use of digital youth work and outdoor youth
work to continue as alternatives.
Attendance registers and contact details
held for each session to allow for Test and
Protect.
Good communication with young people,
schools and parents about risks of attending
additional activities in the community so that
young people/parents can make informed
choices.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Untrained staff and
volunteers using cleaning materials
Staff/Volunteers
spreading COVID-19
M Only briefed and trained Staff and
volunteers to handle cleaning equipment.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed RA at end of 1st Month and then quarterly.
Situations where
people can’t follow
social distancing
guidelines
Staff/Volunteers/
Young People /Partners
M Put up signage and markings to encourage
social distancing and do induction for staff
and young people.
Reduce group sizes to allow for social
distancing. Schools will have government
measures in place
Encourage all participants to follow social
distancing and wear face coverings, in line
with schools’ guidance.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Staff and
volunteers who are
at higher risk from
Covid-19
Staff/Volunteers H Workplace risk assessments, not having
vulnerable staff/volunteers involved with
physical delivery.
Workshops delivered digitally when physical
delivery isn’t possible.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Staff/Volunteer
Health and
wellbeing
Staff/Volunteers L Regular communication with staff and
volunteers and extra support given where
appropriate.
JRHYS’s ethos of promoting positive social
values and good mental wellbeing
encouraged for all stakeholders.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Activities increasing
risk of spread of
COVID-19 in the
community
Staff/Volunteers/
Young People /Partners /
Community
M Good hygiene and attendance systems in
place.
Staff and young people encouraged to
physically distance and wear face
coverings.
Use of digital youth work and outdoor youth
work to continue as alternatives.
Attendance registers and contact details
held for each session to allow for Test and
Protect.
Good communication with young people,
schools and parents about risks of attending
additional activities in the community so that
young people/parents can make informed
choices.
L Continue to respond to government
guidelines as they arise. Reviewed
RA at end of 1st Month and then
quarterly.
By Collet Hunter (Director)
Our Journey
How We're Helping
Get Involve Volunteer!
Get Involve Volunteer!
We are a nonprofit organization focused on helping make the world around us a better, happier place. With the help of our tireless staff, we organise fundraisers, community-building events, and in-depth training sessions for our volunteers.
Get Involve Volunteer!
Get Involve Volunteer!
Get Involve Volunteer!
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
To join our volunteer team please contact us on info.jrhysfoundation@gmail.com or call us to arrange an inter
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!
To join our volunteer team please contact us on info.jrhysfoundation@gmail.com or call us to arrange an interview. Our telephone number is 02086983150/07436946988.
Hello Community Changer!!
Bereavement mentor
No one knows the pain felt by families and friends after a loss. As a bereavement volunteer you are more than likely to find satisfaction in knowing you can make a difference in someone’s life.
Anyone can apply to make a positive difference. No qualification is needed only your time or your previous experiences. All gender, age, race, culture from all background is welcome. You will receive specialist training in bereavement awareness that will help you with the skills required.
Multiple volunteer roles also includes the following criteria
· Project coordination which includes tasks such as creating, coordinating, controlling and monitoring progression
· Volunteer coordinator for parent mentorship
· Maintaining and organising data in relation to contacts and administrative duties
· Contribute to the running of activities at events
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to share their passion or further develop their community engagement skills. Full training, support and uniform are provided.
JRHYS has a long history of working in Lewisham borough from its inception established 2014-2021
Volunteers are expected to attend four workshop inductions which include individual training sessions on listening skills, working with young people, safeguarding and mentorship.
Thank You
Get Involve Volunteer!
Thank You
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.
Thanks you for your support.
Collet Hunter
Founder
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Daisy Pin Campaign
Dear Friends connecting with every home at this time is vital, stay home, stay safe and keep the beauty of spring within us.
Its the first time our annual poster competition is held at home via online.
Fresh with beautiful thoughts. Remembering and embracing memories of our precious children lost to knife-crime and rising each day to encourage families who continues to bring light and life on their path as life journey continues.
A daisy in memories of lives taken too soon continues. A reminder that victims struggle with healing every second #visualawarenessmatters. Thanks for your support.
All are welcome to participate. No age limit.
What's your favourite dAiSy moment?
Paint draw or share via link
https://jamesrosshunteryouthsupport.org/
info.jrhysfoundation@gmail.com
In the meantime please #staysafe
