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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. GET CREDITS START MODULES ACHIEVE CELEBRATE NEXT STEP

SPOOKTACULAR PAMPER DAY Halloween-themed Pamper Day! On November 1st, 2024, our Halloween-themed Pamper Day brought a mix of festive fun and empowerment to Acton Gardens Community Centre. Girls aged 12–18 enjoyed creative Halloween crafts, themed workshops, and relaxation activities designed to boost confidence and well-being. The spooky atmosphere added a unique twist to the day, fostering personal growth and lasting memories. Take a look at the spooky and spirited highlights from our Halloween-themed Pamper Day! From pumpkin-inspired crafts to joyful group sessions, these moments showcase the creativity and camaraderie that defined the event. Event Info Date: November 1st, 2024 Theme: Halloween Location: Acton Gardens Community Centre Activities: Halloween crafts, well-being workshops, themed goodie bags, and more Audience: Girls aged 12–18 Go back to events

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

Degrees of Opportunity have a fundamental belief in being the primary source of support for all the people it places into employment to enable a truly long term development solution that doesn’t end when someone finds work. If you are an organisation or a training provider interested in partnering with us please contact our business development team on dofo@rolladome.org.uk or by telephone on 020 8838 1171. WORK WITH US If you need a quality driven delivery partner either as a prime or subcontractor, please get in touch and we will be happy to collaborate with you. We are continuously looking at projects and collaboration opportunities which enhance our curriculum and the learner’s experience who are enrolled with us. We would like to hear from you if you have any ideas or would like to be on our radar for future projects. Degrees of Opportunity have a fundamental belief in being the primary source of support for all the people it places into employment to enable a truly long term development solution that doesn’t end when someone finds work. If you are an organisation or a training provider interested in partnering with us please contact our business development team on dofo@rolladome.org.uk or by telephone on 020 8838 1171. Register Organisations Creating Opportunities For Youth Degrees of Opportunity is on a mission to unlock a world of exciting opportunities for young people. We're committed to partnering with organizations to ensure that every young person can discover and seize the amazing possibilities that await them. OUR PARTNERS Degrees of Opportunity is currently working with a range of partners and stakeholders including: Our Partners

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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 - A Day of Self-Love & Well-Being This February, join us for a Valentine’s Pamper Day, a special celebration of self-love, relaxation, and personal well-being. Whether you want to treat yourself or enjoy a rejuvenating day out, this event is your chance to unwind, recharge, and indulge in activities that nourish both body and mind. Date: February 21, 2025 Time: 11 AM – 4:00 PM Venue: Ealing Project, 1 High Street, London, W5 5DB Cost: Free What to Expect: Goodie Bags filled with delightful treats Arts & Crafts workshops to express your creativity Jewelry Making – Create something beautiful, just for you One-to-One Careers Advice – Empowering guidance for your future Well-Being Support – Friendly experts offering mental health and self-care advice Delicious Food to nourish your soul Celebrate the season of love by showing some love to yourself! This event is open to everyone—bring your friends, and family, or come solo and meet new faces in a welcoming and uplifting atmosphere. Register Now! Ready to join us? Fill out the registration form below to secure your spot: Attendees Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/e/259MRtDCfM Exhibitors Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/e/DswpnWHBFq Group Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/e/sj0MCGDSWj We can’t wait to share this special day with you! Packed with fun activities, personalized career advice, and plenty of pampering, you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated, inspired, and empowered!