Giving children and young people in Camden a better start in life.
We are a grassroots play charity based in the London Borough of Camden. PACE was originally founded in 2011 by a group of parents and play experts to provide high-quality, inclusive play and childcare services in the area.
Today, we offer a wide range of services that improve the health and happiness of children and their families. We work with children and young people aged 1 to 18, with differing needs and abilities, from all backgrounds.
Our vision:
All children and young people should have a healthy, happy childhood and a resilient, supportive family.
Our mission:
To create and sustain high-quality, inclusive and responsive services that improve the well-being of children, young people and their families.
Our Values:
We believe in: being accepting and respectful of others and valuing difference.
As an organisation, we are: professional, co-operative and inclusive.
As people, we are: positive, supportive and trustworthy.
Our Aims:
- Ensure all children and young people are able to have positive play and learning experiences in a safe, fun and stimulating environment.
- Help to improve children and young people’s wellbeing by developing their emotional, educational, physical and social skills and raising their aspirations.
- Support children, young people and families to be more understanding, accepting and respectful of others and to value differences.
- Provide early intervention measures to increase the life chances of children, young people and families who are at risk of social exclusion.
- Provide quality, affordable childcare and holistic family services, giving parents/carers support, respite and opportunities to access work and training.