SOCIAL PROJECTS
Every year we delivery different community project that focuses on bringing people together as a community and engaging them in activities.
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We work in partnership with Organisations to help them understand and respond to the need of their Community, so they may deliver a positive impact and leave a lasting change.
CAYS
Nurture Academy’s CAYS (Children and Youth Salon) is a tailored Salon Based in the heart of Stratford.
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As the name suggests, it’s a salon designed specifically for children and young people. We welcome everyone from all backgrounds within the age range is 5 to 18 years.
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Whether it’s a first hair cut or school leavers getting ready for their prom; our environment makes everyone feel comfortable.'
HOPE IN A BOX
Most people love Christmas, but it can be one of the loneliest times for people who are homeless. So if you add Covid, it can be quite a bleak situation.
Therefore, we believe that providing a care package will bring a little bit of hope and light to a tough time.
HOPE ON THE STREETS
We provided haircuts/ hairstyles, food and clothes. Worked with 8 organisations across four boroughs Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest
Ex-offenders Hair braiding and Barbering project
SWAN HOUSING GROUP
We Seek out aspiring talents from individuals who would not have had the opportunity or platform to showcase their skills and talents. We help facilitate helping individuals to progress to the next steps in achieving and reaching their goal
Why Nurture A Smile Hair Hubs Matter.
The Problem We're Solving
Hair care challenges can quietly erode a child’s confidence and add stress to a parent’s daily routine. Across London, families especially those from Black and Global Majority communities struggle with limited access to culturally appropriate hair care. These struggles affect everything from school attendance to self-esteem, yet they often go unseen.
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Our Hair Hubs offer a community based solution: spaces where families receive hands-on support, learn lasting skills, and build confidence one braid, twist, and smile at a time.
Our Vision
We envision a London where:
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Every child starts their day feeling proud of their appearance.
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Every parent feels equipped to support their child’s confidence.
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Every community has access to inclusive, empowering hair care education.
Who We Help
For Families
You're not alone. Our Hair Hubs offer:
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Free or low-cost services for families on limited incomes
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Practical skills you can use at home
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A welcoming, judgment-free space
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Support for all hair types and textures
For Schools & Community Groups
Hair Hubs help:
You're not alone. Our Hair Hubs offer:
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Reduce morning stress and lateness
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Address teasing and appearance related self-esteem issues
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Strengthen relationships with families
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Foster inclusion and cultural understanding
For Donors & Supporters
Your donation helps us:
You're not alone. Our Hair Hubs offer:
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Launch 12 Hair Hubs across London
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Train individuals with lived experience to support their communities
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Create jobs and pathways to employment
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Tackle root causes of confidence issues that impact learning
Why It Matters
Hair is not just style it’s culture, identity, and pride. For many young people, especially those from underrepresented communities, access to culturally competent hair care is a missing piece of the wellbeing puzzle.
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We’re not just styling hair we’re nurturing futures.
Our Goal
£50,000
Every donation big or small brings us closer to a London where every child can start their day with confidence and every parent feels supported.
With your help, we can:
You're not alone. Our Hair Hubs offer:
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Set up 12 Hair Hubs in schools, youth centres and community spaces
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Train and employ local talent
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Reach hundreds of families with practical, life-changing support
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I am so happy to take home what I have learnt to my children, my family and in my profession to be a braider. I have three daughter's, and each have different texture hair and the Nurture Academy has helped me identify how to treat each hair type differently and with care, the techniques on detangling and blowing drying hair and how to use different hair equipment.
Hannan
– Trainee
Nurture academy is amazing, the work that they do is essential to supporting service user to develop confidence and skills. Residents benefited from having their hair done and shared self-care tips, which empowered our residents.
Naomi
- Mullings Community Partnership Manager (Caritas Anchor House)
Nurture Academy joined us, the Braidbox at some community events, helping to promote the art of hair braiding and how people can learn to braid for themselves. They always come with a bright, enthusiastic energy that transitions to clients and eases any nervousness around learning a new skill.
Natalie
- CEO at the Braidbox