Active Community Trust Ltd

The charity's objectives are as follows: Advance the education and development of children under 5 of families living, training or working in the Darnall area of Sheffield; Provide family support and training opportunities within the Darnall area of Sheffield; To develop equal opportunity and non-discriminatory policies and practices; To work with statutory and local groups to support children and families to develop to their full potential; To raise funds and support charitable purposes connected to the Nursery or further its aims. Active Community Trust Limited is situated in a multi-cultural inner city ward recognised as one of the 30% most deprived in Britain. The community have low levels of qualifications and a high need for adult education and training opportunities. The charity helps remove the barrier of lack of childcare by providing quality appropriate day-care that reflects the need to support parents into training and work. The charity provides subsidised childcare via government tax and grant programmes for parents while in education, training and work. The charity works with Sheffield City Council to identify children and families who require additional support, and provide early intervention activities.