BTCSC Community Building Project in Collaboration With Ravensbourne University

The Balham & Tooting Community & Sports Club Ltd (BTCSC) was established in 1970 by 18 founding members (13 men and 5 women), many of whom were part of the original Windrush pioneers who had served in the RAF before settling in the UK. Today, the club continues to serve as a social hub for the Caribbean community in Balham and the surrounding areas, a community rooted in the experiences of the Windrush Generation of the 1950s and 60s.Over the past 50 years, the club has remained a vital resource, offering befriending, welfare, and social services to its ageing members, as well as to the wider community. However, the building now requires significant refurbishment and a reinvention of its programmes to ensure its ongoing relevance and sustainability for current and future generations.In collaboration with ATPA LTD Architects, BTCSC is working to bring these aspirations to life. We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ravensbourne University London, which began this term. This collaboration, aligned with Ravensbourne's architectural curriculum, focuses on the theme of Migration. 60 students are already engaged in exploring the club's history, surveying the building, documenting the stories of its members, and soon they will be developing creative proposals. These proposals will be shared with members and the local community as part of their study and end-of-year degree show.For decades, BTCSC has been a cornerstone of the Windrush community in South London, serving as a vital space for elderly members of the Windrush Generation and their families. The club has been instrumental in offering a wide range of activities, including outreach programmes, while also providing a platform to celebrate and preserve Caribbean culture through sports, music, storytelling, and cooking. Through this collaboration, we aim to not only honour the rich history of the Windrush Generation but also to build a lasting legacy for future generations.Stay tuned for exciting developments on this transformative project!

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