Apex Community Hub CIC

Apex is a dynamic community-focused organisation committed to supporting young people and families by addressing their educational, social, and personal development needs. Our services are designed to provide a holistic approach that not only enhances individual growth but also strengthens family and community ties. Core Services 1. Education and Mentoring: o Tailored educational support to help young people achieve academic success. o Mentoring programs designed to inspire confidence and encourage personal growth. o Develop leadership skills. 2. Creative and Physical Development: o Music, Drama, and Arts: Programs that build creativity, self-expression, and confidence. o Sports and Physical Activities: Focused on promoting health, teamwork, and resilience. 3. Family Support Services: o Childcare support, training, guidance and active provision o Support with school admissions and ensuring access to free school meals. o Guidance on housing applications. o Support navigating the often-complicated systems associated with benefits. o Direct, empathetic, and hands-on help for families facing barriers to social mobility. Safe Spaces Apex recognises the importance of providing an environment where individuals feel secure, respected, and supported. By creating welcoming spaces for families, young people can openly share their challenges and receive the personalized help they need to overcome obstacles. Mission and Goals Our overarching aim is to empower young people and families by: • Reducing educational inequalities in our communities. • Building stronger, more resilient communities. • Ensuring every individual feels valued and has access to the resources they need to thrive. Through collaboration with schools, organisations, and community groups, Apex is dedicated to fostering growth, removing barriers, and creating lasting positive change for the families of Hackney. Apex utilises its network of contacts so that more and more young people can access a whole range of provision, with a strong focus on supplementary education to narrow the widening attainment gap. Our programmes are tailored to each young person so that it is designed to work for them. Taking a multi-faceted approach to provision Apex arranges sessions for young people, reaching some of the most disadvantaged in our communities. We align our programme to meet the needs of our young people, by keeping things simple and effective. We strive to make a huge social, mental and well-being impact on the lives of young people in Hackney and the UK. During 2023-2024, Apex delivered the following projects: Apex Holiday Programmes during Summer, Xmas & Easter supporting over 250 young people & families with fun activities such as sport, drama, music, dance, arts and crafts mentoring and coaching. Young people were also provided with a hot meal during the holidays. Partnership working continued with Immediate Theatre, Salam Peace, Hackney Quest and Daubeney Primary School. The programme aligns education learning and raising attainment levels for young people. A key supporter of the project is the London Borough of Hackney Education team. Exam success for Apex. Apex young people set a record and smashed GCSE exam results and expectations by gaining fantastic grades. Many of our young people gained 9s, 8s, 7s & 6s, so that being able to move on to the next stage of education to do A’Levels. Apex programme in partnership with schools, Daubeney, Gainsborough & Morningside, Schools. Confidence building, fun activities and personal development all part of the programme for young people, Inc. hot meals. Daubeney Community Partnership – A weekly programme supporting disadvantaged young people to raise attainment levels, confidence and catch up classes to ‘bridge the gap’. Close collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team to address educational inequalities in our communities. Apex Education Programme – Weekly education programme supporting young people from 5-18 with English, Maths, Science, Mentoring, Coaching, and confidence building. Supporting over 850 young people to improve at school and home. Working closely with parent, carers and external organisations to make a difference. 11+ Success for Apex. Family Support Service – Apex Family Support Service – providing support to parents, families and the community with school admission forms, in-year admission forms and applications for free school meals. 1-2-1 Support available for online eAdmissions forms. Trips – Young People and Families take to London Zoo, Frozen at the Theatre, Aladdin at the Theatre, Legoland Windsor, Camber Sands, Lee Valley Ice Skating, Clacton-on-Sea