19 Golborne Road North Kensington London W10 5NY T (0)20 8968 4499 F (0)20 8968 3969 [email protected]   ABOUT US       This is a brief look at some of the headline statistics in our area with similar statistics being repeated up and down the UK. Based on statistics gathered from the Kensington and Chelsea, Brent, Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham census 2001 and the Crime Statistics website 5.7 % of people aged 16–74 living in the borough are unemployed and 36% are economically inactive. 32% of Males and 20% of females aged 20-24 are unemployed. The fact these people are not economically viable is due to low income, making them susceptible to the poverty trap and a benefit dependant way of life. Household income in this part of the borough is in the bottom 10th percentile in the EU. Violent crime has risen by 15%. This form of crime is a particularly damaging aspect of criminal behaviour due to its rippling effect on people’s perception of community safety. When people believe there is a lot of crime in the area, it is almost impossible for them to feel safe. The effect a victim of violent crime suffers, goes beyond the crime itself and greatly affects the people in the area where the crime was committed. From 2001 to 2005, crime rates dropped by 11% BUT drugs offences rose by 52%. This is an important statistic which clearly shows how drug offences often link other social problems which are on the rise, e.g. low income and mental health problems. This is of great concern as increased drug use will amplify the instants of mental health breakdown in our communities and currently 32.2% of residents living in the borough suffer from mental illness. 29.5% of households within the borough are living in overcrowded conditions. This lack of room to grow affects many aspects of family life e.g. younger people having no privacy or space to do homework. There is also a lack of privacy for adults and this undoubtedly causes increased levels of stress Although some of the statistics are bad, there is hope. Many of the poor communities up and down the country do well but would like to do better. We see our task as engaging with these communities to build on their strengths, adding to what they can do for themselves because this is sustainable and will pass down through their children. Happy confident children make good parents. My Generation Statistics Other neighbouring boroughs What's the solution? Core activities MISSION STATEMENT We aim to mentor potential community leaders to inspire young people to lead more socially responsible lives and to open up a life of opportunity through specific empowerment projects. Drawing on our networks of local and national heroes and role models, we seek to roll out our membership to harness the energy and talent of young people throughout the UK. Home_About Us_Our Supporters & Funders_Projects & Activities_Resource Library_Links © My Generation 2007. My Generation, Incorporated in England and Wales, a Company limited by guarantee Registered Number 5721636, and a Registered Charity Number 1114167, having its Registered Office at Brook Point, 1412 High Road, London, N20 9BH