Masquerade 2000 is a charity but they can pay the right person £7 an hour for a 30 hour week. The group is based in Leyton.

I think this year’s Notting Hill carnival is going to be superb and Masquerade 2000 will – yet again – be right at the heart of the action!

Over the last couple of years I’ve been honoured enough to get to know some of the guys running the project.

‘From Boyhood to Manhood’ has been so positive for Black boys in South London that Black Londoners with an interest in youth issues have flocked to talk to them, hoping to pick up tips and best practice about the project’s success.