The COPS Club

For many ex-offenders and vulnerable individuals, the dream of a stable life with a home, job, and supportive network feels out of reach. Reintegration into society is often hindered by a lack of essential life skills and societal stigma.

At SHOC, where mental health and addiction challenges are prevalent, our free weekly yoga classes offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Our goal is to cultivate resilience, mutual respect, and empowerment, laying the groundwork for individuals to reintegrate and contribute positively to their communities.

At the COPS Club, inclusivity is paramount. Following the principles of the Government’s Equality Policy 2010, we ensure that all attendees are treated with equal respect and dignity, irrespective of differences. From gender diversity to racial inclusivity, expectant mothers to individuals with disabilities or seniors, our classes cater to diverse needs. With tailored guidance and encouragement from our experienced instructors, everyone can find solace and empowerment on the mat.

About Us:

The COPS Club, founded in 2019, collaborates closely with SHOC to provide essential support to its visitors. SHOC serves as a vital resource centre for the homeless and vulnerable population in Slough, offering meals, showers, and practical assistance with navigating the benefits system. There are clear boundaries to ensure the safety of everyone, no drugs or alcohol are to be taken into the building and appropriate friendly behaviour is expected.

The COPS Club team, led by dedicated individuals with extensive experience in yoga instruction and community support, is committed to our shared mission of empowerment and healing. Together, we strive to improve lives and foster positive change, one yoga class at a time.

Meet Our Team:

• Ash Hussain: Experienced Yoga teacher who helped start the COPS Club, he has a background in teaching at Prison, Approved Premises, supported by the Prison Phoenix Trust. Ash takes classes in London and abroad.

• Dot Eaton: Yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience, has taught yoga in prisons, mental health units and an Immigration and Removal Centre, supported by the Prison Phoenix Trust.

• June Cline: Trained Yoga teacher and counsellor, passionate about the transformative power of yoga.
  
• Roselin D’Costa: Visionary entrepreneur and community leader.

Directors:

• Mandy McGuire: Head of Day Services, dedicated to serving the homeless community for over 30 years. Mandy has helped many people turn their lives around.
• Tuesday McNeill: Experienced and dedicated Yoga teacher and organiser of wellness events, committed to making a difference locally and globally. Her events have funded causes such as persecuted people in Nepal, a community in Kerala and Indian street children. Tuesday takes yoga classes in Twickenham and abroad. She has run Yoga holidays in Turkey.

• Dot Eaton: helped start the COPS Club and runs the weekly yoga class as SHOC.

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