As Ekota Academy approaches the end of the year, we continue to offer a range of programmes and opportunities. One of these is the I Soul Volunteer’s training package, which was delivered, in partnership with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and The National Lottery Community Fund. This fantastic programme involved training several volunteers in leadership, risk management …

International Women’s day is always an important day for Ekota Academy. With our strong female leadership team and focus on empowering women and girls through our work, the day is always a key point of reflection and celebration. This year we held a virtual webinar, sponsored by Barking and Dagenham Council, with various guests from different backgrounds. The panel members …

Winning is infectious! Mayfield Cup Champions! Well done boys! At Ekota Academy we coach sports and also mentor, guide and inspire. We keep the kids busy and sessions are always fun, always vigorous. The idea is they’re too tired afterwards to get up to any hanky panky. Even with all this support we can’t guarantee young people will stay out …

At Ekota Academy, we are dedicated to not only developing sporting prowess, but we try to lead by example at all times. Cricket is only one of many sports we are delivering, and includes, football, running, martial arts. In a short space of time, we have also sent our young players for various trials, and we thrive on engaging with …