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Nurture A Smile: Hair Hubs for Confidence, Culture & Community
Our Story
At Nurture Academy CIC, we believe that hair care is more than just grooming, it's a gateway to confidence, identity, and connection. As a social enterprise, we teach the art of hair braiding and haircare while helping individuals unlock their potential and aspirations.
Through workshops, accredited courses, Train A Trainer programmes, and our flagship initiative, Nurture A Smile Hair Hubs, we empower families and communities across London.
We work in partnership with schools, youth organisations, community groups, local government, and third sector agencies to deliver culturally competent, practical support where it's needed most.
Why Hair Hubs Matter
The Problem We're Solving
Hair care challenges can quietly erode a child’s confidence and add stress to a parent’s daily routine. Across London, families especially those from Black and Global Majority communities struggle with limited access to culturally appropriate hair care. These struggles affect everything from school attendance to self-esteem, yet they often go unseen.
Our Hair Hubs offer a community based solution: spaces where families receive hands-on support, learn lasting skills, and build confidence one braid, twist, and smile at a time.
Our Vision
We envision a London where:
• Every child starts their day feeling proud of their appearance.
• Every parent feels equipped to support their child’s confidence.
• Every community has access to inclusive, empowering hair care education.
Who We Help
For Families
You're not alone. Our Hair Hubs offer:
• Free or low-cost services for families on limited incomes
• Practical skills you can use at home
• A welcoming, judgment-free space
• Support for all hair types and textures
For Schools & Community Groups
Hair Hubs help:
• Reduce morning stress and lateness
• Address teasing and appearance related self-esteem issues
• Strengthen relationships with families
• Foster inclusion and cultural understanding
For Donors & Supporters
Your donation helps us:
• Launch 12 Hair Hubs across London
• Train individuals with lived experience to support their communities
• Create jobs and pathways to employment
• Tackle root causes of confidence issues that impact learning
Why It Matters
Hair is not just style it’s culture, identity, and pride. For many young people, especially those from underrepresented communities, access to culturally competent hair care is a missing piece of the wellbeing puzzle.
We’re not just styling hair we’re nurturing futures.
Our Goal: £50,000
With your help, we can:
• Set up 12 Hair Hubs in schools, youth centres and community spaces
• Train and employ local talent
• Reach hundreds of families with practical, life-changing support
Every donation big or small brings us closer to a London where every child can start their day with confidence and every parent feels supported.
