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Building Brighter Futures

With only £10 a month, you can support our youth centre and help build brighter futures.

Donate £10/month

Current programmes

Knife Crime WorkshopsDrugs and Awareness ClassesHomeless Feed and AccommodationHate Crime Centre 24/7 HubDomestic Violence SessionsAfter school homework clubAfter school sports sessions including boxercise, snooker, pool, darts, table tennisMentoring programme supporting 42 young people aged 16–18Interview practice, job club and CV writingMental health counselling currently supporting 26 individuals with 2 hours each per weekCrimestoppers sessionsAntisocial behaviour distraction sessions between 10pm and 2amWomen's academy practical sessions and one-to-one homework supportLiteracy and numeracy classes each week to support the local communitiesDisability toilet to be developed at the PlazaNew commercial kitchen required to support ever-expanding weekly homeless feedsIT suite to be installed alongside music studio to engage young people and develop social enterprisesKnife Crime WorkshopsDrugs and Awareness ClassesHomeless Feed and AccommodationHate Crime Centre 24/7 HubDomestic Violence SessionsAfter school homework clubAfter school sports sessions including boxercise, snooker, pool, darts, table tennisMentoring programme supporting 42 young people aged 16–18Interview practice, job club and CV writingMental health counselling currently supporting 26 individuals with 2 hours each per weekCrimestoppers sessionsAntisocial behaviour distraction sessions between 10pm and 2amWomen's academy practical sessions and one-to-one homework supportLiteracy and numeracy classes each week to support the local communitiesDisability toilet to be developed at the PlazaNew commercial kitchen required to support ever-expanding weekly homeless feedsIT suite to be installed alongside music studio to engage young people and develop social enterprises
About Community Plaza

A central hub built on belonging.

Our vision is to establish Community Plaza as a safe, inclusive and welcoming central hub for all residents. We are committed to fostering a strong sense of community, improving social cohesion, and supporting personal and collective growth.

Members of Community Plaza together

Community Plaza was created to be more than a venue — it's a meeting point where people from every walk of life can come together. By offering a wide range of activities and services under one welcoming roof, we provide a space where individuals can find guidance, access resources and connect with others.

We believe stronger communities are built one conversation at a time. Whether you visit us for advice, a workshop, a wellbeing session or simply a warm cup of tea, you'll find people ready to listen and stand alongside you.

Mohammed Zafran BEM, BCAc, founder of Community Plaza
Meet our founder

Mohammed Zafran BEM, BCAc

A visionary social entrepreneur, UK Peace Ambassador and founder of Community Plaza CIC — recognised with over 50 national awards including a Queen's Honour, and named among the world's top 10 humanitarians for his work with more than 48,000 young people.

Read his full story
Director

Thomas McGeever BCA

A highly respected Birmingham community leader and Deputy Chair of Crimestoppers, with over a decade tackling knife crime, championing education and empowering young people through sport across the West Midlands.

Read his full story
Thomas McGeever BCA, Director
Our values

What guides us.

Inclusion

Everyone is welcome — every age, background and story.

Support

Compassionate help and trusted guidance, always.

Connection

Bringing residents together to build lasting bonds.

Growth

Encouraging personal and collective development.