Who We Are at Communities Against Violence
Our Vision
At Communities Against Violence,
our vision is to create a future where every young person can thrive without fear.
To do this CAV recognises challenges and find’s local solutions to promote positive change, positive lifestyles, positive solutions and positive families for our communities.
To achieve this, our mission is to provide a range of services in the community, from community days, 121 mentoring, & group workshops.
We promote community engagement that drives development, reduces inequalities and drives social change towards a brighter future for our youth.
Our History
In January 2023 with Knife crime becoming a epidemic, CAV began to come together starting on social media dedicated to helping affected youth, families and there communities.
We teamed up with Anti Knife campaigner Faron Paul from FAZAMNESTY and ran workshops and events with other key organisations around the Knife Angel in Slough Berkshire.
Since then we have participated in many events and held community action days.
In August 2024 CAV was officially registered as a non profit Community Interest Company, and
we continue to grow and evolve, to meet the changing needs of our youth and the need of the local communities.
Our team is small, but extremely passionate about making a safer environment for the youth and increasing awareness on Exploitation, Knife Crime and Violence
Our Impact
CAV are proud of the positive impact we are making in the community.
In Partnership with Knife Crime Activist, Faron Paul (FAZAMNESTY) we have collaborated with, Local authorities, Police, schools and other local organisations to carry out community days and deliver workshops across the county and in schools, both in and around the Berkshire area on the effects of Knife Crime and how to keep safe in the community.
Collaborative Working
Fazamnesty
Slough Borough Council
Thames Valley Police
London Fire Brigade
Slough Safer Partnership
NHS
BoothBuss
Steel Warriors
GrassRootz
Love Music Hate Violence
Reading Borough Council
Hoodlessons
The Ben Kinsella Trust