Grant to Leys CDI (360G-OCF-A605270)

Case Study How long have you been attending CDI? I have been attending CDI for 5 years. What position where you when you first come? I was in a position where I wanted meet new people and part take in activities to enjoy myself being in a safe environment. What activities/projects have you been involved in? Some of the I have been involved in going on residentials in order to evaluate the CDI project. The music project, gaining an art award, learning how to communicate better with people and understanding how to start a business with the young enterprise project, the first aid course and food and hygiene course. I have also been involved in the T-shirt printing project. All of these projects have allowed me to learn and develop new skills. These opportunities where not given to me from school which is why I was interested in coming to CDI because they gave me chances and options to take part in activities that are fun and useful. How has the CDI helped you? Personally, CDI has helped me to develop a talent in music and has helped me to increase my knowledge I’m business. I have used these skills to branch out as a musical artist and without CDI. I wouldn’t have the confidence or be put into the right direction if I didn’t attend the project. What does the future hold for you? In the future I would like to be a successful business man/musical artist. Where do you see CDI in the next five years? In the next five years I see CDI as a positive organisation that proceeds to be a positive establishment for the community and continues to help everybody. I also want CDI to carry on giving chances to young people and to people who really want to be something in life but don’t get given the option due to low income backgrounds. I see CDI being a strong charity and supportive. Young people can gain qualifications and a correct skill set to gain a job and survive in the harsh reality of the world. There is a high unemployment rate for young people and with CDI young people are given the chance to be stronger candidates to get a job. A personal opinion, Blackbird Leys is a deprived area. Did I not have the opportunity to attend CDI I would be in an unsafe environment involving myself in crimes in order to survive. CDI has truly change my life and others and they continue to help everybody.