The Nicholas Stewart Project (Community Interest Corporation) was setup by Jennifer Beckford, mother of Nicholas Stewart after the tragic passing of her son in 2014, a victim of knife crime. Read more here.
The aim of the NSP is to support young people, empower them and provide them with a framework to become successful and contributing members of their local communities.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Our aim is to motivate and empower young people, to help them turn away from negative influences. We also provide for them and act as positive role models for young people.
We believe that through community care and respect, we can help our young people access a positive path, full of opportunities.
We provide resources to young people in Wandsworth and the surrounding areas, by suppling advice and assistance. We organise programmes of physical, educational and other activities, to support families who are effected by violent crimes.
The NSP aims to support young people, empower them and equip them with the tools necessary, to build their confidence to succeed in life.
Vision
NSP’s vision is to stop children dying on our streets, and support families to move forwards with hope.
Values
We believe in young people.
We respect young people.
We care for our communities and families.
We work in partnership with the community.
We believe in the prevention of violence.
We want to empower young people and give them a voice.
We work with young people to help them to overcome their challenges.
We fundamentally believe in forgiveness.
We want to work collaboratively with like-minded organisations.
We want young people to succeed in whatever they choose to do.
Mission
NSP’s mission is to prevent violence amongst young people, and support families and communities after tragedy.
NEWS
We are happy to announce the winners of the Nicholas Stewart Writing Project competition which concerned the experiences of students at Southfields Academy during lockdown. The articles were published in The Pilgrim magazine (Issue 6, Autumn 2020).
Thanks to all who participated and to the winners with their brilliant writing: Youcef , Fateeha, Ilham , Indiana, Shania .
SUPPORT US
Please help us to raise awareness and reinforcing the messages “Stop Our Children Dying On Our Streets”. We are raising funds to set up and service a “What’s Bothering You? helpline. To donate, please go to our GoFundMe page.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Jennifer Beckford delivers talks and presentations to different communities and institutions, where she covers her experience with her son passing, how she was able to forgive the perpetrator, what the needs to be do moving forward and the Nicholas Stewart Projects plans.
SUPPORT SERVICES
We provide support services for families and individuals that have been affected by knife crime. This has been done by attending meeting alongside with victims, meet ups and discussions.
LAST ARTICLES
Storm – Shania
Published in The Pilgrim, Issue 6, Autumn 2020. As we live our lives, we are aware of life,But, unlike us, a storm knows neither of what it is creating or destroying,Just like this pandemic, it knows of nothing. The world that we live in,The environmental problems,The extreme weather, pollution and natural disasters,These things come asContinue reading “Storm – Shania”
Stuck Indoors for Lockdown – Indiana
Published in The Pilgrim, Issue 6, Autumn 2020. Stuck indoors on Monday,Work set by my school.Breakfast, lunch, dinner, sleep,No wait, I can’t sleep at all. Stuck indoors on Tuesday,Work to be handed in.Breakfast, lunch, dinner, sleep,A cycle seems to begin. Stuck indoors on Wednesday,I’ve only slept for two hours.Breakfast, lunch, dinner, sleep,The control of thisContinue reading “Stuck Indoors for Lockdown – Indiana”
The Ocean’s Demise – Ilham
Published in The Pilgrim, Issue 6, Autumn 2020. The second-hand smoke engulfed her.They had created such a large mess,Emptying their pockets in her deep blue flesh.She gave them her everything,Only to receive much less.Yet they thanked her with the gift of their selfishness.As her whole world turned sour,She felt empty inside.They would all feel sorrow,AsContinue reading “The Ocean’s Demise – Ilham”
The Ticking Clock – Fateeha
Published in The Pilgrim, Issue 6, Autumn 2020. You can hear the clock ticking. And parents on the phone. And the soundof the TV. And the tapping on the keyboards. And the white noise of thevacuum. The once silent during the day house has now become busy-people in each room, trying to concentrate and getContinue reading “The Ticking Clock – Fateeha”
