Leon Holland

My name is Leon holland and I have lived in Cornwall for the last 24 years after moving from Leicester. I have four children and I am currently the Founder of AsOne C.I.C, which is a community interest company that works with a diverse range of people from a multitude of backgrounds both socially and economically. I enjoy working with different people, helping to solve issues, or just to support them in gaining experience and opportunities in their area of interest, especially if they face barriers, discrimination, or prejudice.

Previously I have worked with the homeless, managed Drug and Alcohol Hostels, supported young people in residential care, and taught BSc Social Science at University. My work at AsOne has included running online Cookery classes, delivering surplus food through Fareshare, putting on activities with the local authorities Time2Move program, and supporting young people to gain experience and employability skills in the Music industry. In partnership with Amplify SW C.I.C I have provided access to employability through electronic music by providing the venue, equipment, and logistical support for music events created by young people and for young people. Currently I run education and training programs to support young people alongside a directed mentoring program.

I have a passion for supporting people, fighting injustice, and creating opportunities for people to be the best version of themselves. It can be really hard to navigate all the challenges in life alone and it is important that people can find the right person to stand with them whilst they do so, especially young people. It is only through this method of helping each other that we can all be our authentic and actualised self’s.

I am the U16 coach for Newquay, and I teach Wing Chun Kung Fu of which I hold a Black Sash and have been taught by the Ip Man family lineage through various teachers both in the UK and China. I also teach Boxing and Self defence, I am a keen sportsman and love to play Tennis as well as swimming, Kayaking and Climbing.