The Cooke E-Learning Foundation, operating under the name E2, is a charitable organisation based in Leicester, UK, focused on empowering individuals and families from disadvantaged backgrounds primarily within the Beaumont Leys ward. Since its establishment in 2005.
E2 operates through a range of programmes designed to empower and uplift its beneficiaries. This includes:
Educational Support: Offering alternative education and vocational training to young individuals, ensuring they have access to the qualifications and skills needed for their future.
Digital Inclusion: Facilitating access to technology and the internet, alongside providing necessary training to enhance digital literacy.
Youth and Community Engagement: Running open-access and targeted youth sessions, sports programmes, and community safety initiatives to engage young people positively and reduce involvement in crime.
Food Pantry: Managing a subscription-based service to tackle food waste while assisting families in saving on grocery bills.
Urban Garden Project: Developing a local green space for educational and recreational use, promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being.