Cooking Skills & Healthy Living Programme
Clean Herts Community will run a 12-week Cooking Skills Programme to help young people develop essential life skills in cooking, nutrition, budgeting, and kitchen safety. Participants will take part in practical supermarket visits where they will learn how to budget, compare prices, and make healthier, cost-effective food choices.
The programme also includes training in food hygiene, food safety, and personal hygiene, enabling participants to work towards recognised certificates in safe food handling and preparation.
To conclude the programme, participants will prepare and serve a meal for their families and community members during a graduation event. This celebration will showcase the skills they have gained while promoting confidence, achievement, and community engagement.
Fathers Day Go-Karting
Clean Herts Community will deliver a special recognition event for 15 fathers nominated by their children for their positive impact, support, and role within their families. The experience will combine a go-karting activity with heartfelt messages from children, celebrating the importance of positive male role models. The event aims to strengthen family relationships, encourage positive parenting, and foster stronger community connections while recognising the valuable contributions fathers make to their children’s lives.
Two-Week Football Camp
Clean Herts Community will deliver a two-week Football Camp during the summer holidays, providing young people with structured coaching, team activities, and friendly matches. The programme aims to develop football skills while promoting teamwork, discipline, respect, and confidence in a safe and supportive environment. In addition to encouraging physical activity and healthy lifestyles, the camp will support positive youth development by fostering mentorship, strengthening peer relationships, and providing constructive engagement during the school holiday period.
Beach Trip Day
Clean Herts Community will organise its annual Beach Trip Day to Southend-on-Sea, providing young people and families with a fun, inclusive, and supportive day out. The trip aims to give participants the opportunity to enjoy new experiences, strengthen relationships with family, friends, and mentors, and create positive memories. By removing financial and social barriers to participation, the programme promotes social inclusion, emotional wellbeing, and community engagement while ensuring young people can access enriching recreational activities.
School Uniform Drive
Clean Herts Community will deliver its annual School Uniform Drive to support families during the back-to-school period by providing 100 personalised school uniform hampers containing essential items such as uniforms, school shoes, PE kits, and stationery. The initiative also includes a shop-style distribution area and the collection and redistribution of good-quality pre-owned uniforms, helping to reduce financial pressures on families while promoting sustainability and community support. The programme aims to ensure that every child is equipped to start the school year with confidence and without disadvantage.
Rounders and sports activities day
Clean Herts Community will deliver dedicated Rounders and Sports Activity Days for both children and adults, promoting physical activity, wellbeing, and community engagement. The events will provide inclusive opportunities for participants to enjoy sports, build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and strengthen social connections. By creating separate spaces for young people and adults, the programme encourages healthy lifestyles, positive interaction, and stronger community relationships through fun and engaging recreational activities.
U-React Programme – Part 2
Following the initial phase of the U-React Programme, Clean Herts Community will deliver Part 2 from September, building on previous engagement and learning with young people. The programme will continue to focus on raising awareness of knife crime, county lines exploitation, and positive decision-making, while providing ongoing mentoring and support. A flexible approach will allow activities to be tailored to emerging community needs, ensuring the programme remains relevant, responsive, and effective in supporting young people to make safer and more informed life choices.
Black History Month Community Partnerships
During Black History Month, Clean Herts Community will collaborate with five local organisations to support and participate in a range of community events celebrating Black history, culture, and achievement. Through these partnerships, the programme aims to promote education, cultural awareness, and community unity while extending its reach to a wider audience. By working alongside established organisations, CHC will strengthen local partnerships and maximise the positive impact of Black History Month activities across Hertfordshire, London, and surrounding communities.
Mens Mental Health Awareness Month
As part of its focus on men’s mental health, Clean Herts Community will deliver a Male Fitness and Wellbeing Day for participants aged 16 and above. The event will combine structured fitness activities, including boxing, circuit training, and strength-based exercises, with facilitated discussions on mental health and wellbeing. Supported by mental health specialists and guest speakers, the programme aims to promote physical fitness, encourage open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and empower men to prioritise their overall wellbeing.
Re-Giftmas Community Toy Shop
Clean Herts Community will deliver its annual Re-Giftmas Community Toy Shop, supporting families during the festive season through the collection and redistribution of donated toys. The initiative encourages community members and local businesses to contribute new or good-quality pre-owned toys, which will be displayed in a shop-style setting where families can choose gifts for their children with dignity and choice. The programme promotes community generosity, sustainability, and inclusion, helping to ensure that every child can experience the joy of receiving a gift during the holiday season.
Clean Herts Community will run a 12-week Cooking Skills Programme to help young people develop essential life skills in cooking, nutrition, budgeting, and kitchen safety. Participants will take part in practical supermarket visits where they will learn how to budget, compare prices, and make healthier, cost-effective food choices.
The programme also includes training in food hygiene, food safety, and personal hygiene, enabling participants to work towards recognised certificates in safe food handling and preparation.
To conclude the programme, participants will prepare and serve a meal for their families and community members during a graduation event. This celebration will showcase the skills they have gained while promoting confidence, achievement, and community engagement.
The U-React Programme is a 9-month preventative intervention project supporting 90 young people by raising awareness of the dangers of knife crime and county lines exploitation. Through structured workshops, mentoring, and open discussions, participants gain a better understanding of the risks of criminal exploitation while developing resilience, confidence, and positive decision-making skills.
The programme also includes basic first aid training, equipping young people with practical emergency response skills and promoting the importance of preserving life. By combining education, mentoring, and life-saving knowledge, U-React aims to empower participants to make safer choices and pursue positive opportunities within their communities.
– Peter Taylor, Mayor of Watford
In 2022 Clean Herts Community hosted a Christmas party with face painting, food and entertainment – santa even came along!
AJ treated some of our youngers to a day out to create some memories and build some bridges back in 2022.
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