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FOUNDED IN LOVING MEMORY

Kingsley Prince Olasupo

8 April 201918 April 2019

Ten precious days. A lifetime of purpose.

Kingsley Prince Olasupo as a newborn baby
Forever loved. Forever remembered.

Ten precious days

Behind Believe Achieve CIC is a deeply personal story of love, heartbreak and hope.

On 8 April 2019, our founder, Tunde Olasupo, welcomed his precious baby boy, Kingsley Prince Olasupo, into the world.

What should have been the beginning of a lifetime of beautiful memories became an unimaginable tragedy. Just ten days later, on 18 April 2019, Kingsley sadly passed away following what his family believe were failures in his care at Royal Bolton Hospital.

Kingsley never had the chance to take his first steps, attend school, make friends, play football or discover his dreams.

No parent should have to say goodbye to their child before life has truly begun.

From heartbreak to purpose

Out of this devastating loss came a powerful determination to create something meaningful in Kingsley’s memory.

Believe Achieve CIC was founded to give children and young people the love, opportunities, encouragement and experiences that Kingsley never had the chance to enjoy.

Today, through youth work, mentoring, education, sports, creative activities, wellbeing support and community programmes, we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

A promise carried forward

Every young person who walks through our doors matters. Every achievement, every smile and every life we help change carries a little piece of Kingsley’s legacy.

Our centre is more than a community organisation. It is a father’s promise that his son’s short life will never be forgotten.

“A life that Kingsley will never have.”

Forever loved, forever remembered

Kingsley Prince Olasupo may have spent only ten days in this world, but his memory continues to inspire opportunities, hope and brighter futures for others.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever our inspiration.

OPENING DAY · NOVEMBER 2022

A plaque by the front door.

When our centre on Market Street officially opened, the Mayor of Bolton unveiled a memorial plaque to Kingsley on the wall beside the front door. Every young person who comes to Believe Achieve walks past it.

The Mayor of Bolton and Tunde Olasupo unveiling Kingsley’s memorial plaque
Unveiling Kingsley’s plaque
The Mayor of Bolton with guests beside Kingsley’s memorial plaque
The Mayor of Bolton beside the plaque

“A precious boy, our Kingsley Prince, with his little button nose.
Twinkle twinkle little star, up in heaven is where you are.”

From the memorial at the Believe Achieve centre

HIS LEGACY TODAY

Every young person who walks through our doors matters.

The main hall at our centre carries his name. Every dance class, football session, party and celebration in Kingsley Studio happens under it.