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Second ChanceIs A Human Right
History The foundations of sisters4islam began in 2009
and was the brainchild of Jamila Jones a Jamaican revert who was looking to embrace the different religious communities in Leicester (Asian, Somali, Swahili, Arab, African, Caribbean communities but were found in segregated clusters).
The vision was to create an Islamic based umbrella sisterhood fostering learning and communication that could embrace and support women from all these groups regardless of culture, background and faith.
o Building on the cohesion ethos Jamila was approached by women from various ethnic backgrounds and in 2012 Fatihiya (Uganda), Khadija (Malawi), Fatma and Firdaus (Kenya), Shukri, Shadiya and Saamiya (Somalia), Ayesha (India) and Amina (Guyana) lay the foundation of what was to become one of the most supportive women groups in Leicester.
o The name Second Chance describes its purpose, which was to give everyone in the community a second chance in life.
Second Chance is Born
First Objectives Second Chance is a leading women’s
support group based in Leicester. The purpose of our charity is to promote the welfare of women in and around the Leicestershire area irrespective of ethnicity or faith, by providing a variety of services to improve the quality of lives. This will be realised by association with other community groups and voluntary organisations along with the local authorities in a mutual effort to facilitate the development and delivery of educational training and recreational programmes, as well as the promotion of community enterprise initiatives. Second Chance will also embrace and celebrate the cultural richness and diversity of the community.
Second Objectives Second Chance will concentrate on
developing community cohesion between all the community of all culturally diverse backgrounds by providing a range of mental health, wellbeing and social welfare projects which responds to the needs of the local community. Aiming to develop and improve the range and provision of services for youth, elderly, disabled and homeless
Goals of Second Chance Building a strong community. Promoting community cohesion
irrespective of faith, ethnicity and nationality.
Providing character building skills and activities.
Promote socialisation and integration
o Two Separate Charities
o Two Separate Constitutions
o Two Separate Bank Accounts
o Two Separate Websites
o Based at the Same Location
We Are:-
New OfficeAlhamdullilah by the grace of Allah (SWT) wesecured our own officepremises in February 2015 at 450 East Park RoadLeicester, LE5 5HH
Sisters4Islam Second Chance
Current ProjectsRadio RamadanIftar ProgramEid Gatherings and tripsPampering EveningsWeekly Sunday HalaqahPost Madressa Matrimonial ServicesAnd Much More…..
Current ProjectsCoffee MorningsCounsellingSummer SchemeFamily Support ServicesStudent / & Guest HireEmployed
And Much More…..
RADIO RAMADAN
In March 2015 a few members of the group did some training on BBC radio presentation skills. We are now currently working with Radio Ramadan and have offered our volunteers hands on training and a chance to deliver programmes at the station during Ramadhan. Volunteers gain new skills and confidence working at the station. Please tune in on Wednesdays @ 11.30 am @ 95.1 FM
Quarterly Pampering EveningsEvery 3 to 4 months weorganise a pampering evening to raise funds for our activities like the Ramadhan iftar programme, thisBegan for reverts but nowvery popular with the Community. Different treatments are offered bysisters voluntarily and all proceeds are donated to the organisation.
Weekend Iftar Programme/Halaqah during Ramadhan This was initially begun to support the Muslim
reverts who had no family so that they have a chance to experience iftar with other Muslim sisters.
It became so popular amongst the community that we would provide iftar for 100-200 people.
Restaurants around Leicester like Koyla’s, Food Corner, Island dishes, Khamis (Biryani),Najeebs, Alabela, Zagros Pizza etc also began donating food for this event.
So far the programme has served St. Matthews area, City Centre, High fields and Evington.
Ramadan Iftar Program@62 Evington Valley Road, LE5 5LJ
Trips & Excursions Each year we organise Eid Family trips to theme parks (Thorpe park, Alton towers, Twin Lakes and Seaside Beaches). Again these were mainly started for the reverts who had no family but became so popular with the community that we have one every year. Last year we received Community First funding and we managed to take a large group of the Community to the seaside at Skegness.
This year the group are planning a trip to Drayton Manor theme park on Sunday 19th July 2015 @ £27 per child or adult. If you are interested please register with Zaqiyah.
Eid Gatherings
Again these were started mainly for the reverts who had no family so thatthey could enjoy Eid with community members but became very popular that we hold one every year for the community at Eid ul Adha.
MATRIMONIAL SERVICES Watch this space..........
Marriage Registration Interviews Strictly
confidential services provided in a halaal environment
Arbitration Islamic
counselling (sign post
couples to sheikhs and masjids)
Weekly WednesdayCoffee Mornings
This group began in 2010 at the Request of brothers who were doing dawah at the Clock tower at Leicester City Centre and didn’t have anywhere to signpost sisters who took the shahada. This was initially a support for female revertsbut has grown in popularity that most Women from different ethnic backgrounds and faiths enjoy a Regular attendance.
Turkish Brunch at the Wednesday Weekly Coffee Morning Gathering.
CookeryWorkshopsDue to the ethnic mix of people in our community we have regular cookery workshops toencourage people to taste different culinary dishes. Also anextremely popular way to Foster community cohesion.
Cookery Workshops
Baking Worksho
ps
= Office Services @ 450 East Park Roado Form Filling Services – Every
Wednesday by appointment
o Family Support Services
- Support and Advice Benefits - Support and Advice Housing
Meetings PA System Cooking/Catering Tea Urn
DVD PlayerTeaching Photocopying
Individuals Faxing, Scanning, Digital Groups Laminating
& Services
Rooms available to rent
Women Only
Summer Program & Youth Conference
Youth Conference
Speakers Debates Workshops Panel Meetings
Summer Program Volunteers for hard
and soft skills facilitation
Activities for all (Ages 3-5, 6-12, 13-18, Adults)
Theme based on the positive role models in Islam that we would like the youth to emulate.
“Precious Pearls”
Organisations we have had association and worked with: City Retreat, LASS, Age Concern, Action for the blind, NHS, Well for living, Islamic Relief, Shama, A.N.O, Human Appeal, Al Firdaus - and masjids and community centres: Taqwa, Furqan, Markaz Quba, Masjid Quba, etc
Organisational Staff Structure
EventsCoordinator
Trustees
• Ayesha Acharya, Daushi Samobana
• Bibi Amena Parker, Fatihiya Saad, Faizah Sharif
• Jamila Jones, Saamiya Ahmed, • Shadiyah Gasley, Shukri Ali
Associate Members• Muna Jaffer –Sales• Razia Suleman- Marketing• Zara Lartey- Youth Co-ordinator
Volunteers • 22 Registered Volunteers• 10 Unregistered Volunteers
Up to 12 Associate Members
o Volunteers Always Welcome
o Learn Skills
o Training & Development
o Induction & Orientation
o Support & Supervision
o CV, References, Certificates.
o Meet & Socialise
o Support Us to Support you Better
o PLEASE SIGN UP TODAY
We Need Your Help!!! We Need Your
Help to for new premises
£3,051
£20,000 Our Goal – For new premises
Future Projects in shaa allah bi idhnillahHomeless Shelter/RefugeProjects working for the Elderly/ Disabled
Care HomeCollege for Girls
If you would like to be involved or support us write toOffice ManagerSecond Chance,450 East Park Road, Leicester,LE5 5HH Tel: 01162152304or 07949729134Website www.secondchancetrust.com , e mail [email protected]
Excellence of Generosity and Spending in a Good cause with Reliance on Allah" Lend unto God a goodly loan. Whatever good you shall forward on your behalf you shall find it with God, as better and richer in reward. [al-Muzzammil 73: 20.]
"And whatever you spend in good, it is for yourselves, when you spend not except seeking Allah's Countenance. And whatever you spend in good, it will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be wronged.'' ( Baqrah 2:272)
Standing order formOr fill in a standing order form for our organization whose bank account details can be found below:
HSBC Leicester Clock Tower Branch,2-6 Gallow tree gate,Leicester.LE1 1DA
Second Chance Sisters4IslamSort Code: 40-28-06 Sort Code: 40-28-06Account No: 3448930 6 Account No: 84240294
Barakallahu Feekum
