SHAK is a resident led charity based on the Alexandra and Ainsworth estate in the Kilburn Ward of Camden, London, dedicated to supporting residents and young people living in an area of high deprivation.
Our Mission is to work with local young people and adults to improve well-being, inclusion and life chances by nurturing talents, passions, skills and confidence.
Our Vision is of a place where everyone can live, learn and grow together.
Shak Staff
John Boyle
Chief Exec
Mohamed Jaseem
Finance
Mike Alcendor
Music Studio Support
Sara Tesfu
Cleaner
Boris Witzenfeld
Youth Operations Manager
Elze Zymantaite
Employment & Learning Co-ordinator
Shak Board
Russell Gilbert (Chair)
Luca Gallo (Treasurer)
Mike Stuart
Jackie Burdon
Frances Ely
Phil Oman
Strategic Aims
- A more connected community – a place where everyone feels included and where people get to know each other.
- A more empowered community – a place where adults and young people take the lead in creating the opportunities they want to see.
- A community where people have better well-being – a place where everyone feels safe and that works to tackle inequalities in health.
- A stronger, more sustainable organisation – developing S.H.A.K. as a sustainable organisation which better supports the community we serve.