Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP
Prime Minister
"I am pleased to
acknowledge the very
important work that
PRESET does, encouraging
young people to
participate in our
communities & nurturing
their talents &
enthusiasm. I wish you
continued success." | | |
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History of PRESET
In 1995, a group of like-minded individuals, each with a longstanding track record in community work, were brought together by Captain K Chandran MBE OBE. One goal united the group – a desire to address the disturbing waste of potential of young people, who seemed to be stuck in a destructive cycle of poor housing and health and a lack of support at home and of any positive role models. The negative impact on society was obvious. Young people lacked self-esteem and motivation, were under-performing at school and struggling to find and maintain jobs offering them a decent future. In response, the group set up PRESET Charitable Trust.
The charity has grown over the past decade from delivering one London-wide community mentoring project to offering a range of different provisions both across London and in borough-specific interventions.
PRESET was originally formed through a donation from Presentation Housing Association, one of the largest BME RSLs. Since then it has evolved into an organisation whose Board of Trustees has wide experience of the work in which PRESET is involved.
There is wide support for the organisation within the charity sector generally and particularly within the world of housing associations. PRESET organises an annual fundraising dinner held in London. Over 500 people attend from approximately 42 different organisations, from leading housing associations to local authorities and commercial organisations. Speakers have included Members of Parliament and leading figures from the ethnic minority communities.
Since it became operational in 1997, led by Captain Chandran, the Chief Executive and chaired by Lord Herman Ouseley KT, PRESET has become a successful organisation supported by a wide range of donors and partners. It has grown from 2 members of staff to the present team of 11 full-time and 1 part-time staff.
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 Rt Hon David Cameron
Leader of the
Opposition
"Your aim of helping young people, whatever their background, to achieve their full potential, is a vital one. There are few more important goals for society than this and I wish you the very best." | | |
Rt Hon Tony Blair
Former Prime Minister
Middle East Envoy
"PRESET continues to
encourage young people
from ethnic minority
backgrounds to fulfil
their potential. I
welcome the contribution
PRESET is making to
build more inclusive
communities, where
the opportunity for
success can be shared
by all." | | | |
