Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D)

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[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Successful Launch of Speak Up for a Cleaner Southall
This morning, we were delighted to launch the first of our monthly Southall Community Clean-Up events as part of the Speak Up for a Cleaner Southall project.
Residents and volunteers came together to help improve the local environment, collecting numerous bags of litter and showing a fantastic commitment to community action — even in the wet weather.
This marks the beginning of a new monthly clean-up programme that will encourage more residents to take ownership of their local streets, promote environmental responsibility, and help create cleaner, greener and safer public spaces for everyone in Southall.
A huge thank you to everyone who turned out and helped make the launch such a success. Your enthusiasm, teamwork and dedication show exactly what can be achieved when a community pulls together.
We look forward to welcoming even more residents to future events.
#SpeakUpForACleanerSouthall #CleanerSouthall #CommunityCleanUp #Southall #EnvironmentalAction #Volunteer #CommunityPride #CommunityAction #GreenerSouthall #GOSAD

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, GOS&D joined @MindFood for a creative, nature-based wellbeing session with our ESOL learners.
The theme #MindYourLanguage reminded us that wellbeing is rooted in language, trust, culture, belonging and community connection.
Proud to be part of the GNP Connected Communities consortium.
#GOSAD #ESOL #CommunityWellbeing #Greenford #Northolt #Perivale

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Today we welcomed London School of Economics, LSE Housing and Communities to GOS&D for fieldwork with ESOL learners living in social housing.

The session explored language and cultural barriers in understanding tenancy rights, communicating with landlords and accessing support.

Proud to support this work with our multilingual facilitators and trusted community space.

Research must listen, respect lived experience and close the feedback loop.

#SocialHousing #ESOL #HousingRights #CommunityResearch #Ealing

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Big win for Ealing residents today at the Ealing Citizens Pre-Election Accountability Assembly.

Candidates from the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties have all publicly committed to support the Five Basics for Temporary Accommodation if elected in May.

This is a major step forward for families living in temporary accommodation — and proof that when residents organise, speak up and stand together, change happens.

The Five Basics are simple, fair and necessary:
✔️ Cooking facilities
✔️ Laundry access
✔️ Wi-Fi
✔️ Secure storage
✔️ Clear information
These are not luxuries. They are the minimum standards every family deserves for dignity, wellbeing and stability.
At the event, some of the residents in temporary accommodation who have been supported by GOS&D were present and bravely shared their lived experiences of life in TA, helping decision-makers hear directly from those most affected.
GOS&D also distributed information about our new Dignity in Temporary Accommodation project, supporting residents in Ealing and Hounslow to strengthen voice, shape policy and drive lasting change.
Today was about commitments. After the election, it must be about delivery. We will be holding all parties to their word.
@EalingCouncil @trustforlondon @CitizensUK

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

How long could you live without these five basics?

Somewhere to cook. A way to wash clothes. WiFi. Safe storage. Clear information about your situation.

For many thousands of Londoners living in temporary accommodation, this is the reality, for months and too often, for years.

How are you meant to rebuild your life when you can't cook a proper meal for your child, or get onto the internet?

We're proud to support the Fix the Five Basics campaign, which calls on councils to change this.

The campaign was built by people with lived experience of temporary accommodation, and it's already working. From new laundry facilities in hostels in Wandsworth to free pre-paid Data Sim Cards for homeless households in Greenwich, boroughs are already making changes to improve conditions for everyone in TA.

In May, every London borough will host full council elections. This is an important moment to share our campaign with candidates, and ask them to take action if they are elected.

Watch the new video to hear from people who've experienced this firsthand, and email candidates in your area to call for action: https://t.co/PCjjA8bqXd

It's time to fix the five basics. Now. @trustforlondon @_EalingNews @EalingCouncil

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Great turnout at our Final Multilingual Financial Resilience Workshop

Residents came together to learn budgeting, reduce costs, and access support.

Strong engagement and community spirit throughout.

Thank you to everyone who attended!

#Ealing #Southall #CostOfLiving #CommunitySupport @EalingCouncil

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Worried about money, bills or budgeting?

Join our FREE multilingual workshop and build confidence managing your finances.

31 March 2026
10am–12pm
Southall
✔ Budgeting
✔ Reduce costs
✔ Avoid debt
020 8571 9529
[email protected]

#CostOfLiving #Ealing #Southall #CommunitySupport

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

NEW FREE YOUTH PROGRAMME IN WEST EALING

FREE Youth Boxing Sessions (Ages 16–24)
West Ealing
Mondays | 6–7pm
From 23 March 2026

Build confidence, fitness & life skills in a positive environment.

Sign up:
https://t.co/rR4rByBBFO�
#BoxingForGloves #Ealing #YouthSupport

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

GOS&D End-of-Year Celebration – Thank You to Our Communities

We recently held our End-of-Year Celebration at our Southall Resource Centre, celebrating the achievements, progress, and resilience of our learners, volunteers, and community members.

The celebrations also took place across West Ealing, Greenford, Northolt, and Perivale, allowing us to reach and recognise people in different neighbourhoods where our work is delivered.

It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the year, and thank everyone who has been part of our journey – from participants and volunteers to staff and partners.

We are incredibly proud of our communities and look forward to building on this momentum in the year ahead.

#CommunityCelebration #EndOfYear #GOSAD
#Southall #Greenford #Northolt #Perivale
#CommunityLearning #TogetherWeThrive

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Digital Inclusion Device Distribution
We are proud to have distributed 60 smartphones to members of our local communities who previously had no device, or whose devices were no longer working.

This support was delivered as part of our Digital Inclusion programme, helping people stay connected to essential services, family, learning, and employment opportunities.

The devices were provided through the National Device Bank, powered by Good Things Foundation, which refurbishes laptops, mobile phones, and tablets and makes them available to individuals who would otherwise be digitally excluded.

Access to a working device is no longer a luxury – it is a necessity. We are grateful to our partners and funders for helping us bridge the digital divide and support our communities to thrive.

#DigitalInclusion #NationalDeviceBank @GoodThingsFdn #DigitalAccess #GOSAD

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

HDRC Away Day at the W13 Impact Hub, 1 Bayham Road London W13 0TQ.

Yesterday we hosted the annual HDRC Away Day at the W13 Impact Hub — a brilliant opportunity to bring together partners from Ealing Council, academia, and the community sector.

GOSAD is part of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC), led by the London Borough of Ealing, which is building a strong research culture within the council so decisions are shaped by real evidence.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, contributed, and shared insights.

#HDRC #Ealing #PublicHealth #Community #W13ImpactHub #BuildingBlocksOfHealth #PartnershipWorking

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Get Online Week 2025 🌐

GOSAD proudly took part in #GetOnlineWeek helping local residents build digital confidence, stay connected and access essential online services.
From NHS apps to online banking and job searches, we’re breaking digital barriers together!

[Golden Opportunity Skills and Development (GOS&D) @GOSADUK]

Black History Month Reflections
Last month, GOSAD partnered with the Ealing Walking, Talking & Exploring Group to celebrate the legacy of Eric and the late Jessica Huntley, founders of the legendary Bogle L’Overture Bookshop in West Ealing. 📚
@dudzinskauk #BlackHistoryMonth

[joanna dudzinska @dudzinskauk]

@EalingHour See a few pics from #talkingandexploring #BlackHistories #walk in North #Acton and #ParkRoyal made possible owing to @GOSADUK #ealinghour #ealing #bhm

[joanna dudzinska @dudzinskauk]

@EalingHour Lovely memories of our #talkingandexploring Black Histories walk in #WestEaling in collaboration with @GOSADUK and starting at their new hub at 1 Bayham Rd #ealinghour #ealing #BlackHistory #Community