What is The King's Centre?
Established in 2014, we are renowned and recognised for high quality training provision across public and private sectors. These include the Church of England, nationally and locally; Kensington and Chelsea Council; the Metropolitan Police; a range of community and faith groups; universities; primary and high schools; and theological colleges.
Our current training project focuses on developing an ambitious youth project for Southall, including a leadership project that identifies, nurtures, and equips emerging local young people.
We are also cohosting the Myriad Church of England pathway, which equips lay leaders through training and support to form, lead and nurture new expressions of church.
Our highly qualified and creative training team brings a rich understanding of learning styles, community, and the impact training has on both individuals and organisations. We offer pre-consultancy sessions to listen to and understand your unique needs and requirements, and to provide expert advice on next steps, including budget considerations.
Why The King's Centre?
What Is The King's Centre?
The Kings Centre is a place which provides intercultural leaning and transformation in the local community and wider society. Based in Southall, a community rich in culture and diverse ethnicity and faith, The Kings Centre is a hub for local engagement and education, a place which allows organisations to serve the needs of the community.
We provide training and resourcing for individuals and organisations wishing to learn how to thrive in multi-cultural and multi-religious
Why The King's Centre?
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Free training for lay leaders
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Experienced trainers with expertise born of rich Southall experience
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Partnership with recognised training provided ccx
Being based in one of the most diverse areas in London, The Kings Centre team has extensive understanding of interfaith and interculture, having lived and experienced it in Southall. The team have a real heart for sharing their experiences to help others grow in their own environments.
The history of The Kings Centre
About Us
Our team boasts a range of highly skilled, creative and experienced professionals committed to equipping, training, and resourcing groups and organisations to engage effectively in multi-religious, multi-ethnic contexts.
Our core specialisms promote intercultural, intergenerational and interfaith awareness, understanding and practice.
Our work
The Kings's Centre is partially funded by the Diocese of London aiding to deliver the Transforming Southall and Hounslow project, which aims to grow new disciples as well as make significant quantifiable social impact in a complex, economically deprived community. The King's Centre is involved with the project by administrating small grants to the wider church community, training new church leaders through the Myriad pathway , and developing social enterprises and youth hubs.
Youth projects
- Primary & Secondary Schools
- Colleges both secular and religious
- Catalyst youth fund
- Football Club
Community projects
- Ealing Council
- Met Police West Division
- Department for communities and local government for the home office (DCLG)
Near Neighbours Project: in partnership with local councils and the Church of England, across 12 London Boroughs
Church projects
- Transforming Southall and Hounslow project funded by The London Diocese
- The Myriad Pathway
Training
- Major training course for kensington and chelsea council
- Organised training and events for Barnett Council
The Kings Centre is situated in Southall, West London. Southall has a legacy of working-class migration from South Asia, the Caribbean, Africa, Europe and beyond and continues to change geographically and demographically.
Southall has played a part in significant local and national political history. Our offices are based in St. John's Church, Southall Green, which offers a range of community provision, English language classes, preschool groups, coffee mornings and over 60s group.
Our roots & community
Our mission
To curate intercultural and intergenerational learning from past and present lived experiences, and together with current research findings, provide training and learning opportunities to equip and empower leaders, organisations, and churches.
To focus on training and developing young adults and provide pathways to employment and other related opportunities.
