Partnerships

The Gold Seal Project places high emphasis on effective partnership working

Our ethos remains that strategic partnerships enable all to progress

By partnering with like minded brands, SME’s, organisations, local authorities, schools & charities the Gold Seal Project has better enabled all of its service users & affiliates to increase outputs from our service’s continually

We constantly seek new & longstanding opportunities & partnership work to increase the purpose and meaningfulness of all our Services, Training & Consultancy

Our wish remains to be able to directly influence all our service users via trusted partnerships that remain progressive, beneficial & supportive to all involved

Our Partnership Work & Supporters To Date Include:

Partnership work examples & feedback with Local Authorities, Schools, Prisons, HMYOI’s & Alternative Provision Sites

HMPS

“A thorough pleasure to work with and despite the manic training environment that can often occur in custody, Gold Seal just get the best out of the boys and it was nice to see them achieve positive outcomes and qualifications”

Vanessa Ewing - Education Manager, HMYOI Cookham Wood

Southwark YOS

The work done with young people is amazing. From teaching them how to present themselves, how to use etiquette, how to train others, how to articulate themselves and work with others. Gold Seal's training teaches participants how to support and encourage each other and grow always from making mistakes. The pride on all of their faces is priceless! I applaud the fact learners are given the opportunity to ask questions with special guests which include: record labels owners, musicians & producers and music industry talent scouts.. Gold Seal's focus remains to teach attendees how to create a brand and to start to promote themselves.

It really has been a pleasure to work with & in partnership with Gold Seal Project since 2006.

Jackie Davis - Team Manager - Southwark Youth Offending Service

NACRO

“I commissioned Gold Seal’s services during my time as Area manager with Nacro. Gold Seal delivered accredited qualifications both in custody and the community, as well as career coaching and mentoring. Joe was creative in the service he designed, personable and dedicated to delivering high outcomes. Feedback from young people was excellent. Gold Seal have always been a pleasure to work with and it is reassuring to know they will always hit targets you set for them. I have no problem in recommending them and have no doubt their services will help projects deliver high outcomes.”

Kelly Ewers - London Regional Manager, NACRO

Tomorrows People

“Gold Seal offer an exceptional ability to engage with young people who are lacking motivation and disengaged from their education. They use tangible examples, which the young people can relate to as a means of encouraging learning and personal development. I have been extremely impressed with their delivery style for enterprise training. They offer a service that is passionate, energetic and well-organised, taking time to tailor interventions according to the needs of the group”

Sean Porter – Progression Manager, Tomorrows People

The Young Foundation

“We collaborated with Gold Seal on an enterprise programme for young people at one of the UK’s largest housing association in 2013/2014 and without doubt I can say we couldn’t have done the programme without their mentoring programme for the young entrepreneurs. The team connected with the young entrepreneurs, many of them with complex support needs and gave them the drive needed to succeed on this programme. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for expert youth engagement, mentoring and start-up business advice.”

Tony Colville – Partnerships Director, The Young Foundation

Notting Hill Housing

“Gold Seal offer a fantastic role model for young people and provided them with an honest and insightful introduction to the music industry and the work it involves. They offer great rapport with each young person and managed to encourage all of them to take centre stage to perform their lyrics or mix on the decks. This combination of expert musical knowledge with great youth work skills makes Gold Seal the ideal organisation to work with. They command respect from the outset and remain experts at keeping groups engaged throughout. I would thoroughly recommend Gold Seal to any other professionals”.

Anna Allen - Youth Project Co-Ordinator, Notting Hill Housing Trust

A2Dominion

“Gold Seal provided A2Dominion tenants on the BeInspired Enterprise Programme with tailored mentoring support to help them get their business of the ground. They brought a wealth of expertise to the project and guided young people through the numerous challenges they faced. Gold Seal’s background and approach resonates with young people where they have the ability to build trust and bring the best out of them. A2Dominion tenants who they worked with achieved small but well-considered personal milestones towards their goals. Gold Seal are a truly excellent and professional organisation who we would recommend.”

Dele Ryder - Partnership and Fundraising Manager, A2Dominion Housing Association

Camden YOS

“Gold Seal has a brilliant way of engaging the most hard to reach young people in our service. They have been flexible to the service provided and young people’s needs which has enabled real progress to be made with some of our young people. The young people have nothing but positive feedback to give about the intervention and it goes way beyond music and enterprise training, having a key impact on self-esteem and confidence building too.”

Charlotte Matthews - Senior Practitioner, Camden Youth Offending Service

Harrow YOS

“We have worked with Gold Seal with our summer arts and then again for annual block support. They have successfully engaged some of our most difficult to reach young people, resulting in some excellent tangible results such as 23 qualifications gained for 8 young people known to YOT. Their approach to the young people is creative, clear and really patient. They work calmly with young people and are able to manage even the most difficult of dynamics creating a safe working environment. As a provider, they are really flexible in meeting the required demands of the YOT, and will work tirelessly to ensure work is meaningful for young people, but also meets the desired outcomes at a strategic level. Given their hard work and dedication, I have no qualms in recommending Gold Seal to any other professionals, hence why Harrow YOT embarked on longer term sustainable projects with their services annually.”

Aman Sekon-Gill – Service Manager, Harrow Youth Offending Service

Gold Seal Project Artist Development Students Elf Kid & Blake @ the 2016 Olympics with Legendary Grime DJ Logan Sama

Partnership work examples & feedback with Professional Musicians, Record Labels & Artists

No hats no hoods

"Gold Seal are our go to people for studio fits, support and Pro Studio inventory and equipment advice. They have helped us innumerable times over the years and always go above and beyond in understanding our goals and carrying out work in a diligent and cost effective way. I highly recommend them to any other label, professionals or artists"

Peter 'Magic' Todd - CEO - No Hats No Hoods

Goldseal students — Route 94’s classmates with professional musician Wretch 32 & Actor/Entertainer Bashy

Feedback from Participants

Participants

“I loved the different take on teaching. The trainer made us all feel equal and welcome, as well as our questions being answered and taken in, even if our answers are not what you wanted/expected”

A2Dominion Be Inspired participant

“Gold Seal changed my life around. They have helped me out in other aspects of life like getting a job and making a great new team of friends”

Student: Kensington & Chelsea Youth Offending Team

“Joe and Gold Seal are an inspiration, he has been through so much, but look at him and the company today. I loved the way the points were explained and I clearly and thoroughly understood everything taught. Great sessions I just wish I had more!”

A2Dominion Be Inspired participant

Participants

“If Gold Seal wasn’t here I’d probably be in jail right now. Joe was the best personal advisor I’ve ever had”

Student: Ealing Youth Offending Team

“I was going to quit my part time job tomorrow but now I’ve totally changed my mind and have a new fire and passion for running my own business again!”

Brooklands College: A2Dominion Be Inspired participant

“I really enjoyed the courses, it helped me a lot n I think we need more people like them in our community so everyone stays out of trouble”

Student: Richmond Adolescent Resource Team

Participants

“I dont usually like lessons at school but for once theres a subject I want to be in for and the teacher really understands where we come from and how business can be applied to help us change our lives. Really, really enjoyed this course.”

Tomorrows People: Tower Hamlets PRU student

“Loved the honesty, simplicity and realness on how to run a business and what to do to stay motivated and focused”

Brooklands College: A2Dominion Be Inspired participant

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Partnerships

The Gold Seal Project places high emphasis on effective partnership working

Our ethos remains that strategic partnerships enable all to progress

Our Partnership Work & Supporters To Date Include:

Partnership work examples & feedback with Local Authorities, Schools, Prisons, HMYOI’s & Alternative Provision Sites

Partnership work examples & feedback with Professional Musicians, Record Labels & Artists

Feedback from Participants

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