Friends of the Rose Bowl

ABOUT US

Canonbury and the Borough of Islington have among the highest rates of child poverty and deprivation in the UK. Such conditions raise the risk of social exclusion, gang crime, school absence and teenage pregnancy.

Friends of the Rose Bowl is a local charity run by a Board of of volunteer Trustees. We care about our community and the standard of living and opportunities available to its young people. We aim to make a real difference to their lives, which benefits us all.

We financially support the Rose Bowl Youth Centre, on the edge of the New River Green Estate in N1. Together with our partners, Isledon and Islington Council, the Youth Centre provides a variety of programmes and services to tackle social exclusion through education, play, sports, arts and music. The young people gain self confidence, a sense of achievement and respect.

Save the date – 2023 Auction and Gala Dinner

This year’s auction and gala dinner will be held on Monday 20th November 2023, at Frederick’s Restaurant, Camden Passage N1 8EG.

For further information and to book your tickets, please contact info@friendsoftherosebowl.org.uk

VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS

Friends of the Rose Bowl relies on the support of our neighbours, local businesses and community groups to fund the Rose Bowl Youth Centre.

SYLVANA CALONI

FoRB TRUSTEE

``To get ahead in life children need a safe place to explore and learn, engage in fun activities, be challenged and receive support and advice. We are committed to raising awareness and the funds to maintain the Rose Bowl Youth Centre so it can create a sense of belonging and provide valuable services.``

PAUL O'DONNELL

FoRB TREASURER

``The Rose Bowl Youth Centre gives kids the chance to acquire valuable life skills while having fun and learning the ``give and take`` that makes a community. The Friends of the Rose Bowl charity is integral to the energy and finances necessary for its life and success.``

SUSAN YOUNG

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER

``City Academy is delighted to support the Friends of the Rose Bowl Charity. We believe in the power of developing life skills amongst people of all ages. However, we do recognise that it is particularly important to support young people. As a “neighbourhood” business we want to ensure that kids in Canonbury have fun and learn together.``

PHILIP WALKER

CHAIR, THE CANONBURY SOCIETY

“One of our aims is to create social cohesion in Canonbury through meaningful relationships with local organisations. We support the Friends of the Rose Bowl and a number of local charities in tackling issues of social exclusion of young people through innovative, targeted and effective programmes to develop a sense of personal worth.``

RECENT POSTS

Keep up to date with the latest news and events from Friends of the Rose Bowl

Community support for 2023 Auction and Dinner

The Friends of the Rose Bowl 22nd Annual Dinner and Auction was a huge success. Frederick’s was filled to capacity as members of our local community and their guests listened to the moving story shared

2023 Auction Catalogue

The Trustees are very grateful to our neighbours, friends and local businesses for their generous donations in support of the 2023 Friends of the Rose Bowl Dinner and Auction on 20th November at Frederick’s, Camden

July 2023 tour of the Rose Bowl Youth Centre

Tours of the Rose Bowl Youth Centre

The Trustees of the Friends of the Rose Bowl hosted receptions on the 3rd and 10th July. Oswin Baker, FORB Chair, thanked our donors for their ongoing support. They were joined by Clive Tachie, Youth