About us
Providing resourcesservices and empowerment
Get to know us and our cause
Established in 1980, Alpha Grove is a charity and community hub dedicated to supporting all age groups in a London neighborhood facing significant challenges. Our mission is to empower residents through diverse programs, foster community engagement, and provide new opportunities for connection and growth.
We believe in creating a vibrant community by offering a wide range of activities, from youth-focused initiatives and creative workshops to skill-building and social programs that inspire personal and collective development. Guided by feedback from local residents, we deliver practical services such as advice and guidance, training opportunities, and facilities for meetings, events, and community groups.
At Alpha Grove, we value collaboration, celebration, and shared experiences. Our programs are designed to bring people together, enhance wellbeing, and support healthier, more fulfilling lives. Whether it’s through creative expression, educational opportunities, or simply coming together, Alpha Grove is a place where everyone can thrive.
"Connecting All Ages,Inspiring Growth,Building Community."
At Alpha Grove, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant, inclusive space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to connect, grow, and thrive. Our mission is to support and empower the community through a diverse range of programs and activities that inspire learning, creativity, and engagement.
our values
What makes us diferent?
Passionate
As a charity, we are driven by a strong sense of purpose and are committed to making a positive impact in our community, inspiring others to take action.
Inclusive
As a charity, it is important to prioritize inclusivity in all aspects of our work. This means valuing and respecting the diversity of our community, including differences in race, ethnicity, ability, socio-economic status.
Responsive
By actively listening to feedback and responding with meaningful action, we can ensure that our programs and services remain relevant and effective.
Community Focused
This value emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with community members, understanding their unique challenges and priorities, and working collaboratively to develop effective solutions.
In addition to our primary mission of empowering residents to live healthier and more prosperous lives, Alpha Grove also offers a range of community resources and services. These include training opportunities, internet café access, community facilities, and professional room hire for conferences, meetings, and community groups. We also provide free internet access with training facilities for local schools and businesses.
Through these offerings, we strive to provide the necessary tools and resources to help individuals and groups achieve their goals and improve their lives. Additionally, we recognize that deeply-rooted social disadvantages contribute to poverty and health inequality, and as such, we also provide helpful advice on healthy eating, wellbeing, and social activities to bring residents together and facilitate positive change.
working hard through partnerships
We work with many local groups, often in partnership, and through offering space within our community centre to each one.
Impact
Our work areas are diverse and the people we work with include:
Disadvantaged and hard-to-reach people
Those experiencing social isolation
Those with long-term ill-health
Chioma Oli
- Vice Chair of Trustees
Chioma is a highly experienced project manager with a proven track record at driving projects from inception to completion and experience managing end-to-end trade and supply chain finance solutions for the private and public sector.
Ugo Ikokwu
- Chair of Trustees
Ugo works for Trust for London as a Grants Manager. He joined the Trust in August 2020, previously he was Programme Director at The Fore Trust, where he was responsible for managing the grants making activity of the Trust.
team
Meet our Leadership and staff team
Ugo Ikokwu
Chair of Trustees
Ugo is currently a Grants Manager at Trust for London where he leads on The Trust’s Racial Justice Programme.
Chioma Oli
Vice Chair of Trustees
Chioma Oli, currently works in UX as a researcher. She is competent at advising clients on how to solve complex problems using research, people-centered design, and Agile methodologies.
Shirazul Islam
Trustee
Shirazul's connection to the Centre commenced when he first attended the Centre’s youth club as a teenager. He has 10 years working in the public sector across the local authorities and the NHS.
Ciorsdan Brown
Trustee
Ciorsdan Brown drives equitable change in philanthropy, specializing in strategy, governance, and investment. Co-founder of the Grant Givers’ Movement, RSA Fellow, and Trustee at Alpha Grove and Missing People.
Bethan Mobey
Trustee
An experienced professional in the third sector, Bethan has co-designed, fundraised and co-produced a variety of projects that tackle social and economic exclusion.
Luke Kavanagh
Trustee
Social Investment Manager at Trust for London, with extensive experience in impact-driven investments and grant management. Formerly an Investment Executive at Charities Aid Foundation.
Adeola Dosunmu
Trustee
Adeola works in the Grants team with a place-based funder where he advises potential applicants and assess various funding requests. Previous experience includes working as a research analyst with Reuters.