Degrees Of Opportunity Provides An Opportunity For Young People To Learn And Develop Life Skills, Young People Who Are Disengaged, Not Those Young People Who Are Using Education Including Attending Universities And Colleges As A Building Block For Their Futures. Degrees of Opportunity Our programme transcends the traditional pathways to fullfilling personal potential, employment, education; it's a journey of self-discovery and growth, through self design and a community to support. More About Us Sports Recreation Business & Entrepreneurship Creative Arts & Media Education & Functional Skills Social Impact & Community Development STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Employability & Career Development Construction & Trades Health & Wellbeing Digital & Technology Hospitality & Retail EVENTS Open Day The event brought together local organisations, young people, and their families for a day of networking and inspiration. Learn More 14th June 2024 Pamper Day 23rd August 2024 Degrees of Opportunity is excited to announce our upcoming special event, 'Pamper Day,' designed to celebrate and empower young women through wellness, beauty, and self-care. Learn More Spooktacular Pamper Day 1st November 2024 This fun-filled day is all about celebrating you – the perfect chance to unwind, get creative, and enjoy some well-deserved pampering before the end of half-term. Learn More VIEW MORE WHAT'S DIFFERENT Degrees of Opportunity is a co-created programme working alongside young people who are not in education, employment, or training. This is not just another program in the landscape but a connector, unifier, and amplifier of existing services and organisations. Join Us Register As Partner Register As Young Person

OUR EVENTS Rise Pathways Experience RISE is a borough-wide festival created to empower young people, families, and underrepresented communities through creativity, wellness, sport, mentoring, and opportunity. Learn More 20th February 2026 Future Pathways EXPO 2025 A bold, festival-style event designed to ignite the potential of young people aged 12–25 by showcasing the future of work, learning, and creativity. Learn More 11th April 2025 Spooktacular Pamper Day 1st November 2024 This fun-filled day is all about celebrating you – the perfect chance to unwind, get creative, and enjoy some well-deserved pampering before the end of half-term. Learn More Pamper Day 23rd August 2024 Degrees of Opportunity is excited to announce our upcoming special event, 'Pamper Day,' designed to celebrate and empower young women through wellness, beauty, and self-care. Learn More Open Day The event brought together local organisations, young people, and their families for a day of networking and inspiration. Learn More 14th June 2024

Degrees of Opportunity Privacy Policy (Participants) As an organisation, the Degrees of Opportunity must meet its contractual, statutory and administrative obligations. This policy describes how and why Degrees of Opportunity uses your personal information, how we protect your privacy when doing so, and your rights and choices regarding this information. It applies to participants in any of our programmes. However, the information we will process about you will vary depending on the programme you are engaged with, your personal circumstances and what information you choose to disclose to us. We promise to respect any of your personal information which is under our control and to keep it safe. We aim to be clear when we collect your information about what we will do with it. Degrees of Opportunity is the data controller for this information. Our use of personal information allows us to make better decisions, operate more efficiently and, ultimately, helps us to develop and deliver innovative solutions to society’s problems. Our contact details Name: Degrees of Opportunity Phone Number: 0737 6022630 E-mail: anne.waugh@civa.org.uk Website: degreesofopporunity.me The type of personal information we collect We currently collect and process the following information: Personal identifiers, contacts and characteristics (for example, name and contact details, and date of birth) Employment or education status (for example, whether you have a job, are attending an education or training course, or none of these) Financial data (for example, your bank account details) We may also collect and process the following sensitive personal information, should it be disclosed to us: Previous involvement in criminal activities A disability Your physical and mental well-being Whether you have previously been or are currently in care A history of abuse How we get the personal information and why we have it Most of the personal information we process is provided to us directly by you for one of the following reasons: You have applied to be or are a participant in a Degrees of Opportunity programme We may also receive personal information indirectly, from the following sources in the following scenarios: From a partner organisation, where they have introduced you to one of our programmes We use the information that we collect in order to: Assess any application you make to be considered for one of our programmes, Communicate with you, Respond to your enquiries, Provide updates in respect to our services, Provide you with information in connection with your engagement with us from time to time, Benchmark any progress you make through one of our programmes, and Provide you with a grant so that you can undertake agreed activities We may share this information with other organisations or individuals associated with the programme for which you have applied so that they can use it to: Assess any application you make to be considered for one of our programmes, Communicate with you, Respond to your enquiries, Provide updates in respect to our services, Provide you with information in connection with your engagement with us from time to time, Benchmark any progress you make through one of our programmes, and Provide you with a grant so that you can undertake agreed activities We may also share this information with courts and law enforcement agencies, should we be required to do so, to comply with a legal obligation, to enforce a contract or to protect your rights (or those of a third party). In the event of a change of structure of Degrees of Opportunity, such as a merger with another organisation, we may also share this information with third parties in order to implement such a change of structure. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the lawful bases we rely on for processing this information are: Article 6(1)(b) which relates to processing necessary for the performance of a contract Special category data Where the information we process is special category data, for example, your health data or your previous involvement in criminal activities, the additional bases for processing that we rely on are: Article 9(2)(d) which relates to not for profit bodies carrying out their legitimate activities How we store your personal information Your information is securely stored on Degrees of Opportunity computers and/or in paper files at our registered address. We keep all your personal information for the duration of your relationship with Degrees of Opportunity and for a period of up to five years afterwards or longer if required where there is a dispute or court proceedings. We will then dispose of your information by deleting it from our computers and shredding any paper files. Your data protection rights Under data protection law, you have rights including: Your right of access - You have the right to ask us for copies of your personal information. Your right to rectification - You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete. Your right to erasure - You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances. Your right to restriction of processing - You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. Your right to object to processing - You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances. Your right to data portability - You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organisation, or to you, in certain circumstances. You are not required to pay any charge for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. Please contact us at anne.waugh@civa.org.uk if you wish to make a request. If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at anne.waugh@civa.org.uk . You can also complain to the ICO if you are unhappy with how we have used your data. The ICO’s address: Information Commissioner’s Office Wycliffe House Water Lane Wilmslow Cheshire SK9 5AF Helpline number: 0303 123 1113 ICO website: https://www.ico.org.uk

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OPEN DAY Open Day for Community Connections At RollaDome, we believe that every young person deserves the tools and opportunities to build a bright future. That’s why we launched the Degrees of Opportunity programme, which helps participants develop the skills, resources, and connections they need to achieve their educational and career goals. On 14th June 2024, we hosted an Open Day in Acton to showcase exactly what this initiative is all about. Inspiring Young People The event brought together local organisations, young people, and their families for a day of networking and inspiration. Attendees had the chance to meet professionals from a range of industries, ask questions, and explore potential career or educational pathways. A Collaborative Future The Open Day wasn’t just about providing information—it was about sparking inspiration and building confidence. Many of the organisations present shared positive feedback with our team. Event Info Date: June 2024 Location: Acton Gardens Community Centre Activities: Arts and crafts, jewelry-making, wellness workshops, and goodie bags Audience: Girls aged 12–18 Go back to events

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PAMPER DAY Our Pamper Days are working to provide deserved wellness and connection for women and girls in our local community! Our August 2024 Pamper Day was a heartfelt celebration of self-care, creativity, and community for young women at Acton Gardens Community Centre. Designed to empower girls aged 12–18, the day offered a mix of wellness activities and artistic expression, creating a space to recharge, connect, and thrive. From personalized goodie bags to engaging workshops, this event was a step toward fostering a brighter, more confident future for every participant. Step into the highlights of our June Pamper Day! Browse through moments filled with smiles, creativity, and connection as participants embraced arts and crafts, created custom jewelry, and bonded over shared experiences. These photos capture the energy and joy that made the day so memorable. Event Info Date: 23rd August 2024 Location: Acton Gardens Community Centre Activities: Arts and crafts, jewelry-making, wellness workshops, and goodie bags Audience: Girls aged 12–18 Go back to events

RISE: Pathways Experience Degrees of Opportunity: Future Pathways Expo Discover. Connect. Inspire. Join us for the Future Pathways Expo 2025 – a bold, festival-style event that brings together careers, enterprise, creativity, and innovation for young people aged 12–25 . From hands-on workshops and live demos , to music , gaming , and business mentoring , this is more than just a careers fair – it’s a chance for young people to experience the future of work , meet real professionals, and explore inspiring career paths. Whether you’re an employer, educator, or young person – this is your moment to get involved . Register Below: I’m a Young Person / Attendee Come along and discover exciting careers, creative zones, live workshops and more – completely free! Book as an Attendee – https://forms.office.com/e/JbADDn79rg I’m an Employer / Organisation Inspire the next generation! Showcase your industry through workshops, demos, or talks. Register as an Exhibitor – https://forms.office.com/e/gtSCrTXimx Event Info Date: February 21, 2025 Location: Ealing Project, 1 High Street, London, W5 5DB Go back to events

Future Pathways Expo 2025 Degrees of Opportunity: Future Pathways Expo 2025. Discover. Connect. Inspire. Future Pathways Expo 2025 , a bold, festival-style event that brought together careers, enterprise, creativity, and innovation for young people aged 12–25. Held on April 11th, the expo offered an unforgettable experience that went far beyond the traditional careers fair — it was a vibrant, hands-on celebration of future possibilities. 🚀 What Happened Attendees immersed themselves in: 🎨 Creative Workshops – Hands-on activities in arts, design, and digital media that sparked imagination. 🛠️ Live Demos – Interactive sessions with emerging tech, tools, and trade skills. 🎮 Gaming & Tech Zones – Virtual reality, coding, and gaming experiences drew big crowds. 🎤 Live Music & Performances – The festival atmosphere was elevated by talented local performers. 💼 Business Mentoring – Young people received valuable insights from professionals and entrepreneurs. 🤝 Networking Opportunities – Connections were made between students, educators, and industry leaders. The Future Pathways Expo 2025 was more than just an event — it was a launchpad for ambition, creativity, and new beginnings. Attendees left feeling motivated, informed, and excited about what lies ahead. We’re proud to have hosted such an impactful day and grateful to everyone who contributed, participated, and made it a success. Event Info Date: April 11 2025 Location: Acton Gardens Community Centre Audience: Girls aged 12–25 Go back to events

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