We Need You(th)
Fundraising Campaign
Our We Need You(th) Fundraising Campaign has been live for a few months now and we’re so grateful for the incredible support we’ve received so far.
Thanks to generous individual donations, we’re making great progress—but we still need your help!
Make a Regular Donation!
If you’d like to support W4 Youth, consider setting up a regular donation through the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/charity/w4youth
Support Us While You Shop!
You can also sign up for Easy Fundraising, which allows W4 Youth to receive a donation whenever you shop online, at no extra cost to you!
Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue empowering young people and building a stronger, safer community.
Thank You!
We couldn’t do any of this without you. Your belief in our mission fuels everything we do. Wishing you sunshine, joy, and a wonderful summer season ahead!
With heartfelt thanks,
Sally & The W4 Youth Team
A Day at St James’ Palace For Youth Opportunities Summit 2025
From Pain To Purpose…
Tuesday, 15th July 2025, marked an unforgettable moment; we had the absolute honour of being invited to the Youth Opportunities Summit at St James’s Palace, hosted by His Majesty the King.
Alongside the King, the Prime Minister, Idris Elba, government officials, charities, and organisations from across the UK gathered with a shared commitment: to drive real, lasting change for young people.
The message was clear and powerful: every child deserves a safe place to belong, to learn, to grow, and to thrive. And being in a room filled with people who are equally passionate about making this vision a reality was deeply inspiring.
Our work is rooted in lived experience. We know the challenges, because we’ve lived them. And that’s exactly why we show up, speak up, and act every single day.
The path from pain to purpose isn’t always easy, but moments like this, where voices are heard, partnerships are formed, and real action is promised, remind us why we do what we do.
We’re not just talking about change… We’re part of it.
Sally & The W4 Youth Team
W4 Youth In The Community
We had a fantastic time connecting with our community at two brilliant local events. On Saturday 10th May 2025, W4 Youth attended the St Peter’s Church Jazz Festival, a wonderful celebration of jazz talent and togetherness.
On Sunday 8th June 2025, we joined the vibrant Green Days fete, as part of the Bedford Park Festival, alongside St Michael & All Angels Church. It was an amazing day of fun, connection, and celebration in Chiswick!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about our work with young people.
We’re looking forward to joining more community events at the Flower Market in November and the St Peter’s Church Christmas Fare on Saturday 29th November 2025.
W4 Youth Team
W4 Youth becomes an accredited
Living Wage Employer!
Big News from W4 Youth!
We’re incredibly proud to share that W4 Youth is now an accredited Living Wage Employer, a Commitment to Fair Pay and Stronger Communities.
This step represents more than just a new badge—it’s a bold affirmation of our values, our community commitments, and our belief in building a future where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
What Is the Real Living Wage?
The Real Living Wage is an hourly rate calculated based on the true cost of living in the UK. Unlike the government minimum wage, which is a legal requirement, the Living Wage is voluntary and independently calculated by the Living Wage Foundation. It reflects what people need to earn to meet everyday essentials, from housing and energy bills to food and transport.
By paying the Real Living Wage, organisations like W4 Youth are helping to tackle in-work poverty and promote long-term, sustainable employment.
Why This Matters To W4 Youth
At W4 Youth, our mission has always been rooted in empowering young people through safe spaces, creative programmes, sports and opportunities for personal development. But just as we strive to nurture the next generation, we also believe it’s our responsibility to uplift the people who make our work possible: our staff, contractors and partners.
By becoming a Living Wage accredited employer, we’re committing to:
– Fair pay for all employees and contracted workers
– Transparent and ethical employment practices
– Supporting economic equality in our West London community
We know that when people are paid fairly, they’re more empowered, more stable, and better able to contribute meaningfully to their work and the lives of the young people we serve.
Strengthening Our Community Through Fairness
W4 Youth serves a diverse and vibrant community in West London, where the cost of living continues to rise. Many of the families and young people we support are directly impacted by economic inequality. Taking this step means we are aligning our operational values with our social mission—helping to build a stronger, more resilient local economy.
We’re joining a growing movement of over 14,000 UK employers—including charities, schools, local authorities, and businesses—who are championing social responsibility and ethical employment by paying the Real Living Wage.
Looking Ahead
Our Living Wage accreditation is part of a wider commitment to fostering a culture of equity, opportunity and wellbeing both within our team and across the communities we serve. We believe that change begins from within, and we’re proud to model the standards we advocate for in the world.
We’re excited to continue this journey, and we invite our supporters, funders, and fellow organisations to join us in championing fair pay, inclusive practices, and lasting social impact.
Thank You for Supporting W4 Youth!
To our donors, volunteers, partners, and community champions, thank you!
Your belief in what we do helps us grow stronger every day. Together, we’re building a brighter future for West London’s young people one where everyone has the chance to thrive.
For more information about the Living Wage Foundation:
visit http://www.livingwage.org.uk
Sally & The W4 Youth Team
Train The Trainer 2025
First Cohort Smashes It! Our first-ever Train the Trainer programme has officially wrapped and it’s been a huge success!
We’re proud to announce that all 10 participants will now volunteer as coaches with W4 Youth until they are 16, after which they’ll have the chance to step into paid roles with W4 Youth or our partners. One participant of the programme, who is just 16, will be joining us as a Trainee Coach in the Summer.
With funding support, we will launch two cohorts each year starting in September 2025, creating meaningful, long-term opportunities for young people in our community.
Sally & The W4 Youth Team
Dear Support,
On Saturday 5th July 2025, we held a Community feedback day for people to share their feedback and ideas on the proposed Community Hub in Southfield Recreation Ground. We’re excited to introduce draft plans for a new Community Hub, thoughtfully designed to bring people together and meet the needs of everyone.
The hub will be made up of three spaces:
• A welcoming Café, with its own entrance, run by a local café owner – the perfect spot to relax, connect, or grab a coffee whilst visiting the park.
• A Nursery, also with a separate entrance and a small outdoor garden, operated by a trusted local provider – offering a safe and inspiring space for our youngest community members.
• A flexible community space featuring a large, multi-purpose studio for events, classes, and activities; two spacious meeting rooms that double as changing rooms; and modern shower and toilet facilities for everyone using the hub and enjoying the park’s sports areas.
This vision is for the Hub to be a heart of community life – a place to learn, play, grow, and connect.
We had some great ideas, with everyone supportive of the proposed Hub. However, we’d like to give everyone the opportunity to share their views with us, as they really matter to us!
Please complete the survey, having taken a look at the two proposed concept diagrams and plan.
The survey should only take around 3 to 5 minutes to complete:
https://digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/NTtetW8G
The survey should only take around 3 to 5 minutes to complete:
Thank you,
Sally & The W4 Youth Team
Preventing School
Exclusions Network event!
Thank you to all who attended our first Preventing School Exclusions Network event last week, in partnership with Young Ealing Foundation and Parents Action and Resource Centre on Thursday 12th June at 9:30am at Greenford Library. 🙌
Here are a few photos from a truly inspiring day! 📸
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