"Making learning meaningful and fun"
Community Interest Company
ABOUT US
LPF Kiddies Club CIC – Making Learning Meaningful & Fun
Who We Are
LPF Kiddies Club CIC is a not-for-profit out-of-school club founded by Carmel Britto in 2013. We are committed to providing safe, supportive spaces during school holidays, where children and young people can develop essential social, emotional, and life skills. Our club serves over 200 African and Caribbean children aged 5–14 and their families in Greenwich and Bexley, with a particular focus on Abbey Wood, Thamesmead, and surrounding areas. Programmes also extend to young people aged 15–21, offering targeted support for those who are vulnerable or at risk of exclusion. Our inclusive approach ensures that every child and family has access to opportunities for growth, belonging, and success.
Our Purpose
At LPF Kiddies Club, our mission is to nurture potential, promote cultural identity, and empower future leaders. We are dedicated to improving life chances for children and families through early intervention and educational enrichment. We believe every child matters, and we strive to create the foundations for young people to develop the skills needed to break the cycle of poverty, thrive, and achieve their aspirations. Our work is underpinned by the principles of safety, healthy lifestyles, achievement, enjoyment, positive contribution, and skills for the future.
What We Do
We provide safe spaces outside school hours and during holidays, where children and young people can engage in fun, educational, and culturally rich activities. Our extended learning programmes are designed to build functional and life skills, boost attainment, and foster confidence. Through our holiday clubs, workshops, outings, and hands-on events, we ensure every participant gains new experiences within a supportive environment, making the most of their time away from school.
Our Programmes
Our school holiday youth provision includes educational enrichment, community events, day trips and our signature projects:
LPF Kiddies Club Summer School - focus on attainment and aspirations.
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STEM Heroes Club – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Club.
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Access to Art - Art engagement project.
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Cultured Curls - An empowerment project offering cultural enrichment programmes promoting cultural awareness, identity, wellbeing and self-confidence.
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Black History 365 – Black history, arts and culture events.
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Young Entrepreneur Club – developing young business owners.
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DIVAS and SEND –A SEND inclusive sessions and support for families with SEND children.
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Abbey wood and Thamesmead Black Parents forum - Parent support groups, Family learning workshops and events and advocacy and targeted support for children at risk of permanent exclusion.
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Jeans & Heels Divas Club/ JHD Events - Women’s network providing wellbeing and empowerment support for Mums in business.
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Peer Mentors Programme - Core skills development programme offering mentoring, life skills, personal development, entrepreneurship training, employability workshops and work experience opportunities.
Supporting Families
Family and community engagement is at the heart of our approach. We encourage parents, carers, and families to play an active role in their child’s academic and personal development. Our workshops, training sessions, and support groups are designed to empower families, strengthen relationships, and help children reach their full potential. By working together, we create a network of support that uplifts the entire community.
Our Vision
LPF Kiddies Club CIC is committed to early intervention and educational enrichment as a means of improving life chances. We seek to remove barriers for children and young people, enabling them to enjoy their childhood and thrive. By increasing social and cultural capital, raising achievement levels, and empowering families, we aim to inspire future leaders and positive role models within our community.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about LPF Kiddies Club CIC or get involved, please reach out to us. Together, we can support children and families to build brighter futures in Greenwich, Bexley, Abbey Wood, Thamesmead, and neighbouring areas.
Community Enrichment
LPF Kiddies Club encourages social interaction by organising community focused events that will promote social and cultural interaction. We want to ensure that we utilise the community as a whole drawing from the wealth of knowledge that can be gained from shared generational experiences and the inclusion of all from our ethnically diverse community.
LPF Kiddies Club aims to break social exclusion by ensuring we are able to reach those in our community who may not necessary be able to benefit from social interaction such as Parents with young children, young mothers and fathers, those caring for disabled children or SENs or single parents.
LPF Kiddies Club works to achieve all this through the provision of fun and creative programmes and projects, family fun days and outings, community events and our parents group.
