We provide a wide variety of services to vulnerable elders, disabled people local and young people.
1.To provide a community centre which will make available a wide range of Community facilities for the use of The Irish Community and people from Northfields and Greater Humberstone.2.To create an environment where the various ethnic minority groups within the locality can work together to foster better community relations3.To provide a focal point within the community for individuals, particularly those from excluded and disadvantaged groups. 4.To provide an advice and guidance centre.
Why the community needs usThe Emerald Centre's primary role is to meet the needs of the Irish community in Leicestershire and the local community, particularly those people who are most in need. The centre also offers excellent sport and social facilities. The centre is open 7 days per week and delivers a wide range of training and community development programmes. Current programmes include: 2 senior citizen luncheon group - Emerald Seniors Group and Pragati Asian group, disability groups, creative play.
Our impact on the community1000 plus people attend weekly. We deliver recreational, educational, and social activities. This includes a befriending scheme supporting vulnerable elders reducing isolation and re-integrating them into mainstream provision. Service users report that they feel better for participating in the activities - this includes better health as a result of exercise or from learning about health issues or healthy eating. Feedback from some of our elders "I don't know what I would do without the Centre".
We need support with our work with vulnerable elders, disabled people, and young people. This includes drivers, hospitality, befriending support, fund-raising and day to day support on
