My name is officially Abdul Jiale (but actual fact it is Abd' Jaleel), I am 25 years of age. I grew up in Tower Hamlets, so as they like to call it here, a '˜real east ender'.

I grew up where people were involved in gun crime, high rates of drug dealing , Class A drug abuse and people were involved in other crimes. My own personal friends were handed 5-8 years in prison. I had two choices – join them, or work with them to get them out!

I decided to be involved and get my hands dirty, I then volunteered and did youth and community work for a number of years, jumping from one project to another, trying to meet various young people, gain different experiences, and assist them during their personal experience.

I am not a sitting in front of a TV for hours type of person, so I enjoy spending my time reading, I prefer to read about history, society and people. I have my own library. It sounds boring, but I am not sure how I got into reading?!

I have travelled to my parents' home country, Bangladesh, which was a wake up call seeing poor people; the country is under turmoil so that made me grow up and mature. Also I have performed the minor holy pilgrimage (Umrah) to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The main pilgrimage (Hajj) is performed by 3 million people around the world who join to participate in one place. That was the most excellent experience in my life.

Rob Pepper has worked internationally as a professional artist for the past nine years and as a workshop leader for five years. He has lived in Islington for six years and has a studio in the tower of St Luke’s Church, Hillmarton Rd, West Holloway.

Drawing is the foundation stone of his work. He uses his drawing skills to capture an essence of place and person. His small scale art work has been shown in exhibitions, used to illustrate album covers and books, and continues to be commissioned by private and corporate clients. Pepper creates substantial sized public art involving the local community. Recent commissions include redesigning the facade and designing eight large scale artworks to go into the windows and doors of the old Highbury Station, collaborating with Prospex in the designs for the parapets of an 80ft bridge in Kings Cross and a 40 panel ‘tree of life’ church roof.

He continues to work on the development and management of a three year Fine Art diploma course at London’s Art Academy where he is a senior tutor.

He exhibits regularly in the UK and USA and has published a number of artist’s books. Rob runs workshops on developing the creative impulse with his collaborative partner Aimie Littler.

Aimie Littler works in social affairs and the health arena. She uses art and creativity throughout various projects.

Recent work includes Directing '˜The Truth Isn't Sexy' Campaign against Sex Trafficking, which changed public policy; Thornhill Bridge art project with Prospex Youth Charity; combining Art and Reflexology courses and retreats.

She is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour on matters of the day.

I am part of the Prospex Street team and I really enjoy meeting young people out in the Kings Cross area. If you see me say hello as I am not here to judge anybody and like to lend an ear when I can.

I have had a variety of jobs over the years including about seven spent in the music industry. I am currently working in the community field and hope I can support people where I can.

Hi my name is Alison and I am the youth club Co-ordinator which mean I run all the clubs for Prospex. I have got 12 years experience working in the Social care and youth work field.

I get a real buzz interacting with young people and when I have a one to one session with them I can see that they can achieve their goals they have set for themselves.

The staff team that I have it does not feel like its is a team , but a close family, we will laugh and joke and the young people love to see this.