Our Partnership Approach
USC works in a collaborative, respectful and community-focused way. We believe that every partner brings valuable experience, knowledge and strengths.
Our approach is based on:
- trust
- communication
- shared values
- safeguarding and safety
- community benefit
- respect for each organisation’s role
- positive outcomes for children, young people and families
We are committed to working with partners in a way that is transparent, professional and focused on making a meaningful difference.
Our Current and Developing Partners
Tambu Ayis Support Service 
Tambu Ayis Support Service provides support, advocacy, awareness and empowerment work around domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, emotional wellbeing and recovery.
Through this connection, USC recognises the importance of trauma-informed practice, family support, safeguarding and creating safe spaces for women, children and young people.
Unity Support Network
Unity Support Network is a community-based organisation supporting local residents, families, older people, young people and children through activities, social inclusion and community engagement.
USC values this partnership as part of its commitment to strengthening community connections and supporting positive opportunities for local people.
Hestia Domestic Abuse Service
USC recognises the importance of specialist domestic abuse services such as Hestia, which support individuals and families affected by domestic abuse.
Partnership links with services such as Hestia help USC to understand the importance of safe, sensitive and appropriate support for children, young people and families who may have experienced trauma or difficult circumstances.
Fitness 4 Life
Fitness 4 Life supports health, fitness and wellbeing through physical activity and community-based approaches.
USC values the role of fitness, movement and sport in improving confidence, discipline, emotional wellbeing and positive routines for children, young people and adults.
Unity Sports Collective CIC and New Generation London F.C. Ltd
USC is connected to Carlos Lerma’s wider grassroots sports and football work, including Unity Sports Collective CIC and New Generation London F.C. Ltd.
These links support USC’s commitment to football, mentoring, youth development, positive activities and creating safe spaces where young people can grow, learn and build confidence.
Working Together for Young People
USC understands that sport can be a powerful tool for change. Football and physical activity can help young people develop teamwork, confidence, discipline, communication skills and positive relationships.
By working with partners from different sectors, including sport, community support, domestic abuse services, family support and wellbeing, USC aims to provide a wider network of encouragement and opportunity.
Future Partnership Opportunities
USC welcomes opportunities to work with:
- community organisations
- schools and education providers
- youth services
- sports organisations
- domestic abuse and family support services
- health and wellbeing providers
- funders and sponsors
- local businesses
- volunteers and community groups
We are interested in partnerships that help children, young people and families access safe, inclusive and positive opportunities.
Get in Touch
If your organisation would like to work with USC, support our activities, make a referral, sponsor a project, or explore partnership opportunities, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Together, we can create more opportunities, strengthen communities and support children and young people to thrive.