Situated in one of the most economically deprived areas within the borough, the purpose of rebuilding Shipman Youth Zone was to ensure that the council is providing safe, warm and welcoming spaces for its young people and their families. Including meeting rooms for workshops/committee meetings, kitchen spaces and communal areas for socialising, a multi-purpose sports hall with roof height to accommodate basketball games/indoor football, a gym, music studio, computer suite and an arts and crafts space.

“One of the projects that the Neilcott team have been paramount in supporting is creating a pathway for two supported employment candidates. In order for them to gain experience Neilcott created a position for a paid trainee site manager role, through a placement on site. The candidates had different disability barriers and the Neilcott team made reasonable adjustments and insured that the candidates had support in order to work on site.”

Amanda Hamill, Employment Engagement Officer, LB Newham