Enthusiasm is a voluntary/community organisation, set up in 1992 and a registered charity.
Enthusiasm delivers projects, working with 11 to 18 year olds who are most at risk of offending and social exclusion. Joe Russo, the founder and Chief Executive of Enthusiasm, talks about what the organisation offers communities...
"The vision of Enthusiasm is to provide opportunities for young people to fulfil their true potential; reduce anti-social behaviour and reduce the risk of young people entering into the Criminal Justice System.
We have developed our work over the last eight years with the Derby Community Safety Partnership, which has led to the project s expanding across the City of Derby and more recently have commenced work on the Clifton Estate in Nottingham.
Because of its positive impact, Enthusiasm were finalists in the National Charities Award 2007, an awards programme that spotlights exceptional performance.
Young people get involved through agencies, schools and local housing officers. The project continually develop links with local communities and parents and has been recognised both locally and national for its success. Enthusiasm aims to continue to expand where there is a need."
Specific geographical areas we currently work in are:
Osmaston/Sinfin
Allenton/Boulton
Alvaston
Stockbrook
Mackworth
Morley Estate
Chellaston
Clifton
The service which is delivered by Enthusiasm integrates into Neighbourhood working and links closely with the police, Housing Managers, parenting support organisations, youth organisations, Connexions, local businesses, schools and general organisations working within the locality, this is in terms of referrals and also to ensure the holistic needs of the young person are catered for.
Enthusiasm engages with local people within the community who not only provide us with intelligence but also solutions to problems, thus regenerating the community from within and it is important that we have local bases for young people to access our services
