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By Keith Gibbs
Mo Better Society wants to offer youths something better than a life on the streets.
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There is very little support for our to turn to once they leave school. Mo Better Society are offering the local youths an avenue to get away from the dramas of the street by offering them a chance to learn skill that could enhance their life. By training them to become self-employed Barbers they have the opportunity to become self reliant and independent. We also intend to address the serious issue of knife crime, bullying and peer pressure. Mo Better Cutz has a close relationship the Ladbroke Grove community and we feel that it is our responsibility to tackle the issue before it escalates into something more serious. By opening the doors to rival groups and getting them to address their differences, and put them aside, we create the opportunity to prevent the needless deaths of our young men and women
What we'll deliver:
Why it's a great idea:
Young people will have a chance to create their own business
Steps to get it done:
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Location Kensington and Chelsea
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Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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How will the money be spent?Total £12,897
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Total £12,897
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VolunteerMy stories is not that long nor is it that interesting. I've been barbering for almost 20 years and I have a long and hardened passion for helping those around me.
My family came here from Trinidad, in the 60's and I was raised in North West London.
My Grandfather opened one of the first Barbershops in Ladbroke Grove, West London and was involved in the Nottinghill Carnival.
He introduced me to my first pair of clippers when I was 15, so was instrumental in getting me started as a Barber.
I barbered through my final year of school and into college, cutting friends hair at their homes.
In 1996 I started cutting hair professionally in Willesden. From there I moved to Harlesden and homed my craft until I was given a chance to manage a shop of my own. In 1998 I came a partner at Actifé Barbers, Harlesden while studying for a degree in Retail Management and Marketing at the London Institute. Using the skills that I has acquired, I promoted the store and the barbers. I arranged their entry into the Battle of Barbers at the Black Hair and Beauty Show.
I am now working out of Mo Better Cutz, Ladbroke Grove where I have designed a launched a website and booking system, along with their social media pages.
Even though I have been cutting hair for well over 20 years, I still don’t consider myself to a be a Master Barber. I have a strong passion for the art and desire to bring more people into the fold of Barbering.
Project Owner: Keith Gibbs The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
