Welcome to the
Southwark Black Parents Forum CIC
Established in 2020. Empowering Southwark’s African & Caribbean Parents, Guardians and Carers.
Our Purpose
SBPF comprises a multi-disciplinary team of African and Caribbean Volunteer Staff with cultural competencies and skills to deliver a range of services and projects in the areas of:
• Education
• Health
• Communities
• Heritage
Our purpose is to provide information, support and guidance to African and Caribbean parents in Southwark, in order to highlight the important ways parents, guardians and carers can have active involvement in their children’s education and schooling.
Our Objectives
01
Opportunity & Provision
To give African and Caribbean parents, guardians and carers in the community the chance to have their say on how services are provided by public bodies and organisations locally, and to raise other matters of local concern.
02
Self Esteem
To promote high global
self-esteem of African and Caribbean children, parents, guardians and carers.
03
Accessibility
To ensure that advice, guidance and information is provided in the most accessible ways.
04
Empowerment
To empower African and Caribbean parents, guardians and carers in their ability to become actively involved in local communities and schools.
Our Events
Festive Forum Bonanza
@ St George's C of E Primary School
Coleman Road, Camberwell, London SE5 7TF
Friday 13.12.2024 | 3:15pm - 5:30pm
The Black parents Movement
@ Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD
Saturday 05.10.2024 & Sunday 06.10.2024
Healing Communities
@camberwell College of Arts
45-65 Peckham Road, London SE5 8UF
Saturday 14.09.2014
More Vim! More Life! Dulwich
@Ketra Community Hall
Seeley Drive, Kingswood Estate,
Dulwich SE21 8QW
Wednesdays - 10.07.2024 - 07.08.2024 | 4pm
Akwasidae Festival 2024
@ Camberwell Green Park & Gardens
London SE5 7AA
Sunday 28.07.2024 | 12pm - 6pm
Planning & Regeneration
@Peckham Levels
95 Rye Lane, Peckam SE15 4ST
Saturday 15.06.2024 | 1pm - 4pm
More Vim! More Life!
Family Fitness Day
@Faraday Gardens
Walworth, London SE17 2HQ
Saturday 08.06.2024 | 12pm - 5pm
More Vim! More Life!
@The Pensioners Hall
1 Grimsel Path, Camberwell SE5 0TB
Tuesdays - 23.04.2024 - 28.05.2024
Should Black People Vote
Tustin Community Association
Residents Hall
Windermere Point, Tustin Estate, Old Kent Road
London SE15 1DY
18.11.2023
West Africa & War
@ Southwark Heritage Centre
147 Walworth Rd, London SE17 1RW
14.10.2023
West Africa & War
@ Dulwich Picture Gallery
Gallery Road, Dulwich, London SE21 7AD
07.10.2023 & 08.10.2023
Elusive Opportunities
@ Lettsom TRA Community Hall
114 Vestry Road London SE5 8PQ
13.05.2023
Care & Cohesion
The True Value of Community Safety and Social Wellbeing @Rachel Leigh Hall
11.03.2023
The Cost of Living Crisis
Coping Strategies for our Overall Wellbeing
@ Hollydale Primary School
26.11.2022
A Seat at the Table
Black Representation in British Politics
@ 231 Old Kent Road
29 & 30.10.2022
Our Team
Tyreece Asamoah
Tyreece Asamoah is one of SBPF’s 3 directors, also taking on the role of Event Lead.
From a young age he has been involved in grassroots community organising, learning how the likes of Black Thrive and Ubele impact community.
As an author, Tyreece’s accolades include:
– Youngest winner of Genesis Poetry Slam
– Author of published poetry with the New Dulwich Poets.
– Featured Poet – Nationwide Building Society TV Campaign (2017 – 2018)
– Winner of the ‘Best Essay Worldwide’ – The Annual Essay Contest for Children and Young People of African Descent (2010)
As an experienced creative and marketer, Tyreece loves producing thoughtful as well as eyecatching content which engages the public. His experience in the world of marketing includes Underworld Television, as well as Starcom Worldwide where he managed client accounts for the likes of Duracell, Heinz, Airbnb and Visa.
As of 2022, Tyreece sits on the Old Kent Road Regeneration Board whilst also honing his tenacity and leadership skills on rugby pitches around the South of England.
Tanya Prendergast
Tanya Prendergast is the founder of Bidii – a company focused on the health and well-being of the Black African and Carribbean community. Launched in 2009, Bidii started as a blog and has now branched out with its own publication, as well as B-Uzuri – a fitness and well-being platform and app for Black women.
With a strong professional background in IT, combined with a lifelong interest in fitness, Tanya brings a wealth of experience to SBPF in the way of workshops and connections with Black medical professionals, fitness and wellness practitioners from the UK and beyond.
Focusing on community work, empowering others to see health and wellness as a necessity, continues to be the foundation of Tanya’s endeavours in an effort to ensure collective prosperity, health and wellbeing.
Andrew Eke
Andrew Eke brings his experience as former Director of Southwark Group of Tenants Organisation (SGTO), as well as his many years of experience gained from working with disadvantaged communities, to his leadership role within the Southwark Black Parents Forum.
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