The Mayor of Thurrock, James Halden, has nominated MADE to be inducted into the Mayoral Roll of Honour for its services to young people.

Our team will be one of the first inductees to the the Mayoral Roll of Honour, after its launch in 2022. Cllr Halden initiated the Roll of Honour to shine a light on businesses, community groups, charities and individuals who have worked hard to serve Thurrock in extraordinary ways.

MADE was designed by Proximity Church in 2016, as a response to the profound pressures, strains and hurdles that young people face.

Mayor of Thurrock James Halden (right) at a MADE Celebration in March 2022, alongside students, parents, MADE team and local businesses.

The course is a 10-week programme helping young people to realise that they are made unique and made with a purpose. Through the course, students grow in confidence, motivation and develop aspirations for their future.

Since then, MADE has proven to consistently support and engage the most vulnerable. The impact has been felt in school, at home and in our community as young people have begun the journey of discovering their identity and purpose and how to relate better to the world around them.

Thank you!

The news came at the perfect time to be announced at the School’s Summer Party, as we celebrated the efforts of staff, volunteers and Hope Givers.

Joyce Gjoni, Director of Proximity Schools, says: “We are very grateful for the support of Mr Mayor, ever since he hosted one of our first workplace visits to the Council Chambers. His nomination for the Roll of Honour confirms that we are serving a need in our community, and encourages our team and volunteers to keep going.”

If you would like to give to the work of Proximity Schools to run projects like MADE, become a Hope Giver by choosing to give a monthly. How can I give to the work of Proximity Schools?