Home Cooked

Home Cooked is a violence reduction programme funded by the Mayor’s London Violence Reduction Unit.

This is a partnership project to help tackle serious youth violence building on the successful delivery in the Tottenham Hale ward, we are now delivering the programme in Northumberland Park. We provide a range of initiatives for young people and their families such as sport provision, employment support, a future leaders programme and mental health support.

Northumberland Park Home Cooked Community Fund – Winners announced!

4 July 2025

We’re excited to announce the recipients of the Northumberland Park Home Cooked Community Fund, supporting grassroots projects that bring hope and opportunity to young people. The fund is part of our wider Home Cooked Programme, which operates in Northumberland Park.

Each project reflects the passion and potential within Northumberland Park, playing a vital role in helping young people thrive. We look forward to seeing the impact these initiatives will have across our community.

Congratulations to the following organisations:

Aviard Inspires

Will deliver a targeted youth project, including a new Youth Ambassador programme, to tackle youth violence, improve safety, and strengthen ties between young people, families, and schools in Northumberland Park.

Awaken Genius

Will run therapeutic homework clubs for primary school boys at risk of exclusion, combining academics with arts, mindfulness, and family support to address behavioural challenges and promote positive development.

Haringey Basketball for All

We will run free basketball sessions during the half-term and summer holidays for young people, offering a safe, fun, and inclusive environment that helps reduce anti-social behaviour and build community connections.

Black Arts Production

Will provide a dedicated space for young people to develop acting skills and pursue creative ambitions, addressing the shortage of theatre opportunities in Tottenham with consistent training and support.

DJMC Academy

Will engage young people affected by crime and exclusion through DJing, music production, and songwriting, offering creative self-expression, skill-building, and pathways into further education and employment.

Kiyan Prince Foundation

Will equip children and young people with the tools and mindsets to make positive life choices, supporting those at risk of violence and offending through early intervention and meaningful engagement.

Ultra Kolor

Will deliver visual arts projects in the summer, engaging young people at risk of serious youth violence and marginalisation, using creativity to promote confidence, connection, and positive change.

Haringey Play Association (HarPA)

Will deliver inclusive, play-based programmes for children and young people aged 6–15 in Northumberland Park and surrounding wards, with volunteering opportunities available for those aged 16 and above. Their work focuses on supporting disadvantaged, marginalised, and migrant families HarPA provides safe, supportive spaces where children who may struggle in school can thrive. Staff act as advocates for families, offering guidance, referrals, and support in education, safeguarding, and social care contexts.