Our Founder
Founded in June 2016 by the late Kevin Jenkins OBE, Ambition Aspire Achieve stands as a testament to his 40+ years of experience in launching and managing initiatives for young people in Newham.
In 1976, Kevin co-founded Community Links—a charity dedicated to children and young people—and served as its Life President from 2016, before establishing Ambition Aspire Achieve. He also devoted over 25 years as a local Labour councillor, tirelessly working to support Newham residents.
His remarkable contributions were recognised with an OBE, a Beacon Award for community work, a long service award for his time as a councillor, and the Freedom of the London Borough of Newham.
Kevin dedicated his life to making a difference, leaving an enduring legacy of compassion and commitment.
Who Are We?
We are a charity dedicated to supporting children and young people in Newham, with a particular focus on those most in need—including those with disabilities or additional needs.
Operating from our hubs at the Terence Brown Arc, Glyn Hopkin Abbey Hub, and the Kevin Jenkins OBE Outdoor Learning Centre, we deliver a wide range of bespoke projects and services for local communities. Our programmes provide young people with experiences, mentoring, support, and resources that they might not otherwise have access to—empowering them to overcome challenges and grow into confident, productive, and successful adults.
Delivery
We deliver a diverse range of projects and services from our three hubs and throughout local communities in Newham.
Our current work includes afterschool clubs, holiday playschemes, youth clubs, disability-specific activities, detached youth projects, support and advice for vulnerable young people, mentoring and personal development programmes, doorstep inclusive sports clubs, and outward-bound experiences.
Our Vision
For all children and young people regardless of background, ability or disability to reach their full potential, to build their esteem to have the Ambition, the confidence to Aspire and the skills and self-belief to Achieve.
Our Mission
To provide children and young people in the London Borough of Newham and surrounding areas with fully inclusive experiences and opportunities to flourish. with support to help them overcome any challenges they experience, leading to positive outcome that make a difference and change lives.
Our Aims
To provide a wide range of interventions, support, and activities for children and young people, delivered through our neighbourhood play and youth hubs across Newham.
Through our outreach work, we actively engage the wider community, ensuring our impact reaches beyond our hubs. Our focus is on supporting those most in need, particularly young people facing complex challenges due to their family or personal circumstances.
