| mcooper@sova.org.uk | |
| Website | http://www.sova.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01332 384 611 |
| Address | The Old Methodist Church St. Peters Church Yard Derby DE1 1NN |
| Purpose | To help and support families experiencing difficulties at home or in school by providing short courses aimed at having fun through activity based learning. Family members will learn to communicate and increase their confidence in the learning of new skills. This improves interaction between family members, making the quality of their home lives better and reducing antisocial behaviour and criminal offences. |
| Services | We provide transport, and food where appropriate. Volunteers provide support on different levels, helping out at courses where parents cannot attend, offering emotional and physical support. Volunteers also where appropriate may help with transport, attend meetings or liaise with other agencies to maintain communications between client and referee/agency and project to make sure they get the full support of the project. |
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| Geographical area coverage | Derby City |
| Space for Hire | No |
| Opening Times | Most courses take place in the week or in school holidays, between the hours of 10am - 7.30pm. At the weekend we offer fishing courses, sports and other outdoor activities, though the weather may restrict these at certain times of the year. |
| Eligibility Criteria | We rely on a referral process from a wide range of agencies and schools, youth offending and probation organisations and even self-referrals from families who are experiencing relationship difficulties through family breakdown, poor education, unemployment or difficulties in school. We cover 1-5 year olds with a parent or parents, engaging them in the early learning process to prepare young children for their start in school and help the parents develop their understanding of parenting skills. Other courses are aimed at 10-16 year olds with a parent, uncle, auntie, grandparent or appropriate adult, . |
| Meeting Place | Various places in Derby City centre, or away from the city depending on the activity. Most courses are run at: The Old Methodist Church, St Peters Church Yard, Derby, DE1 1NN. |
| Service Costs | All courses are free to families. |
| Is a registered charity? | Yes |
| Charity Number | 1073877 |
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