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ABOUT THE CENTRE

At the Highlife Centre, we're dedicated to empowering individuals and communities by providing tailored support, access to resources, and holistic programmes that foster personal and professional growth.

Through our diverse services, we address social, economic, and cultural challenges, creating pathways for individuals to overcome barriers and thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Incorporated on October 21, 2010, we deliver positive impact through delivering impactful programmes.
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Our Mission

Enable our beneficiaries to become confident and productive in their communities so that they can have a sense of purpose, access resources and skills that could turn their aspirations into reality and make positive changes to their lives, aspire and achieve their full potential.

Our Vision

Create a welcoming environment that removes life-improving barriers for people from disadvantaged and marginalised groups to improve their productivity and self-worth.

Our Values

As an organisation, we have four values we aspire to:

  • Understanding our service users and their needs, ensuring that we put them first and at the centre of developing and delivering our work.
  • Integrity, we operate on honesty and having strong moral principles to gain respect from those we serve, our partners, supporters and funders.
  • Ambitious, we are innovative and we are not afraid to take a stand, speak up and push for change.
  • Accountable, we are accountable to the community we serve ensuring transparency at all times.

Our Board

The Highlife Centre is governed by six independent trustees who provide strategic leadership in line with its vision, aims, values and reputation. The board meet quarterly and is committed to its responsibilities. They are independent in decision-making, setting out expected standards of ethics, probity and behaviour.

The board is led by a chair who is responsible for setting priorities, appropriate structures, processes and productive culture. Collectively, they instil robust governance enabling compliance with the law and relevant regulations. The trustees have extensive skills and expertise ranging from business, strategy, marketing, community development, and finance. 

Daisy Oppon

With over 20 years in the food retail sector, Daisy has operated Daisy's Fine Foods in Coventry Market for 15 years, becoming the first African woman to do so; she is passionate about inspiring disadvantaged children and young people to reach their full potential.

Odehye Nana Kwasi

A business graduate with a master’s in business administration, Kwasi has 30 years of experience in the voluntary sector, focusing on strengthening governance structures and ensuring compliance.

Kyei Nketia

A former junior non-commissioned officer in the UK Armed Forces, Kyei focuses on business strategy and environmental sustainability, ensuring the organisation’s operations align with emerging ESG guidelines. 

Tobi Labeodan

Tobi holds Fellowship status with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and has over 20 years of experience in both private and public sectors, specialising in charity accounting, financial management, and business development.

Angela Babane

Angela joined the Highlife Centre as a trustee in 2025. She holds a bachelor's degree in Law.  With her legal experience, she is equipped with valuable transferable skills, which include enhanced critical thinking and communication abilities.

Parithba Reddy

Prathiba has over 13 years of experience in software development, configuration, testing, and implementation, with an excellent track record of managing successful projects for major wholesale and supply chain businesses that emphasise providing an outstanding customer experience while driving profitable business growth.

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