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United To Change And Inspire (UTCAI) is an organisation that works to bring people together. We are united in strength to overcome injustice and prejudice and champion equality for all. We see ourselves as a bridge to advise, consolidate and give a stronger voice to marginalised groups. We aim to change past narratives and bring forth fairness and equal opportunities in the education, business and justice system, as well as the corporate, creative and sports industries.
W: https://utcai.co.uk
Working with young people who have often experienced significant trauma, including:
  • Domestic Violence
  • Absent parents
  • Family members in prison
  • Emotional abuse or neglect

Contact:
T: 020 3026 9230
Emergency Contact: 07864 855763
E: [email protected]
W: https://the-vip.org/
The Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact) is a national charity that provides support to prisoners, people with convictions, and their families. We support people to make a fresh start, and minimise the harm that can be caused by imprisonment to people who have committed offences, to families and to communities. W: www.prisonadvice.org.uk
INSPIRING, EMPOWERING & SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH, SCHOOLS & THE COMMUNITY FOR A BRIGHTER, COHESIVE FUTURE

Contact:
W: https://www.mentivity.com
EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE TO KEEP THEMSELVES AND OTHERS SAFE W: https://streetdoctors.org
Levelling the Playing Field (LtPF) uses the power of sport and physical activity to engage and improve health and life outcomes for ethnically diverse children who are more likely to enter, or already involved with, the Criminal Justice System. W: https://levellingtheplayingfield.org/
Since forming in 2010, StopWatch has led a wide-ranging campaign against the disproportionate use of stop and search, the increasing use of exceptional stop and search powers and the weakening of accountability mechanisms. This includes legal and policy analysis, media coverage and commentary, political advocacy, litigation, submissions to national and international organisations and community organising. The unique mix of academics, activists, young people and lawyers has proved effective at challenging the current use of the tactic and drawing attention to the realities for those on the receiving end of police powers.

Contact:
W: https://www.stop-watch.org
The 4Front Project is a member-led youth organisation empowering young people and communities to fight for justice, peace and freedom. ​
4Front support members with experiences of violence and the criminal justice system to create change; in their own lives, communities and society.

Contact:
W: https://www.4frontproject.org
The setting of B2B early intervention advocacy is a result of the many years of experience of two years professional women, that have been in diverse roles and positions in child care, primary, sceondary and youth education.

We also have outstanding knowledge and experience of supporting parents in the upbringing of their children through various training programs. We have worked in children centres delivering centre programs and activities for children and their families. Our experience within children centre has become the cataiyist of our mission to setting up B2B, because experience have shown that family whose issues are dealt with early would benefit from the onset.

Contact
W: http://b2badvocates.org/
We love and appreciate the diversity and vibrancy of our local communities. The resilience, drive and passion by its people has shaped the landscape of this country for generations and that’s something we feel is worth protecting. We are also aware that at times there is a disconnect between local communities and the institutions that service them. This can be for a variety of reasons from socio-economic differences, cultural differences or just a lack of understanding on both sides.

This is where Project-31 comes in. We want to empower the community to better understand their needs, decide what action should be taken in order to better support and accommodate access to the resources to facilitate positive change. We aim to work simultaneously with both local and central government bodies so that we can increase better understanding and outcomes to ‘bridge the communication gap’ and to ensure that local communities remain something that we can all be proud of for generations to come.

Contact
W: https://www.p-31.co.uk/
Turning street hustlers into legitimate business entrepreneurs It’s not where you come from that counts, it’s where you’re going.
W: https://www.street2boardroom.com
https://www.goldenkeybristol.org.uk/
Steel Warriors melt down knives taken off the streets and recycles the steel into outdoor community gyms. They provide young people with a free space that not only gets them talking about knife crime, but also enables them to build the physical and mental confidence to walk away from gangs and violence.
Anthony Joshua Is Working with Anti-Knife Charity Steel Warriors to Tackle Knife Crime in London.

Contact:
W: https://www.steelwarriors.co.uk/contact
Tackling knife crime through education and campaigning

Contact:
Patrick Green CEO
E: [email protected]
T: 07736 468869
W: https://benkinsella.org.uk/
Box up crime 02085174446
E: [email protected]
W: http://boxupcrime.org/london-boroughs/

Croydon BME Forum 02086843719
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.cbmeforum.org/about/
Working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers, as well as with the places where they live and spend their time, they can create a safer London not just for them – but everyone.

Contact
T: 0207 021 0301
E: [email protected]
Lives Not Knives (LNK) are dedicated to preventing youth violence in London and aim to do so through offering tailored mentorship and advice to the young people in our community who most need our support.

Contact:
T:020 8681 824
E: [email protected]
Delivering immersive and powerful education experiences designed to prevent young people from joining a life of gang violence and knife crime.
Helping to relieve the family and community devastation carrying knives and weapons causes.

T: 01422893244
E: [email protected]
W: https://droptheknife.org.uk/our-mission/
XLP's mission is to engage in long-term relationships that empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete their education, avoid anti-social behaviour and ultimately become independent and confident contributors within their communities.

E: [email protected]
T: 020 7256 6240
INSTAGRAM: @xlplondon
W: https://www.xlp.org.uk/contact-us.html
The Wickers Charity was founded in 2018 by East London businessman and philanthropist, Henry Smith. With a personal connection to the consequences of knife crime in East London, it’s Henry’s mission to give young people a safe and positive space to interact and learn.

T: 0208 506 6033
E: [email protected]
W: https://wickers.org.uk/
Galop continues to provide Hate Crime, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence support services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans + victims/survivors by telephone, email, text and WhatsApp.

Contact:
E: [email protected]
T:08009995428
Only Connect work with men and women in prison or recently released, with the aim of helping them live crime-free lives.

Contact:
T: 02072788939
W: https://onlyconnectuk.org/
Brent, Wembley Crime Prevention is a Registered Charity established for over 30 years, supporting initiatives and projects extensively working towards the reduction and prevention of crime within our community.

Contact:
Keith Harwood (CEO / Crime Reduction Manager)
T: 07774 025 911 or 07790 917 958
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.brent.gov.uk/
Word 4 Weapons is a leading UK weapons-surrender charity that places knife bins in a number of UK towns and cities. We also offer a range of education services including training for youth workers, awareness sessions and a range of useful resources for schools and young people.

Contact:
T: 07452 743443
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.word4weapons.co.uk/
switchback’s purpose is to enable young men to find a way out of the justice system and build a stable, rewarding life they can be proud of.

Contact:
E: [email protected]
W: https://switchback.org.uk/
3Pillars Project exists to improve the lives of young people at risk of committing crime, by providing them with effective support and mentoring to secure positive futures.
They provide vulnerable young people with the tools to overcome significant challenges.

Contact:
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.3pillarsproject.com/
Khulisa works with young people in schools, prisons and in the community. They help them to understand and tackle the root-cause of their violent and anti-social behaviours.
They do this by placing wellbeing at the heart of rehabilitation; they provide intensive therapeutic support to help young people build self-awareness and emotional resilience.

Contact:
T: 02071832647
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.khulisa.co.uk/
Unlock is an independent award-winning national charity that provides a voice and support for people who are facing stigma and obstacles because of their criminal record, often long after they have served their sentence.

Contact:
T: 01622 230705
E: [email protected]
W: https://www.unlock.org.uk/
MAV promote the eradication of violence and to relieve the victims of the effects of violence within the community.

Contact:
T: 0161 226 8134
M: 07985490333
E: [email protected]
The Godwin Lawson Foundation (GLF) is a registered charity founded in 2012 by Yvonne and Calvin Lawson to commemorate the life of their son, Godwin Lawson.
Godwin was stabbed in the street in Stamford Hill, trying to prevent two of his old school friends from being attacked by four young men. He was just 17.
GLF's aim is to reduce gun and knife crime by encouraging young people to identify their talents and fulfil their potential through providing positive opportunities so that they can avoid gang life and develop their capabilities as members of a tolerant society.

Contact:
T: 0203 751 7285
W: https://godwinlawsonfoundation.org/
Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s:
  • disability,
  • race or ethnicity,
  • religion or belief,
  • sexual orientation,
  • transgender identity

Contact:
W: https://nationalhcaw.uk/
GAV is a charity that aims to prevent youth violence and protect young people against exploitation by gangs and grooming both on the streets and online. GAV delivers age appropriate workshops into schools and colleges for both pupils and teachers.
Their workshops address the root causes of violence and work on keeping young people out of gangs, exploitative peer-on-peer relationships and away from antisocial behaviour.
Contact:
W: https://www.growingagainstviolence.org.uk/
Nacro change lives, they change lives by designing and delivering services to equip people with skills, advice and support to move on.

Contact:
T: 0300 123 1889
W: https://www.nacro.org.uk/
KPF has a vision to empower young people to develop positive core values and beliefs that lead to them making choices that have a valuable impact on not only their lives but the lives of those in their community.

Contact:
W:http://www.thekpf.com
Redefining stereotypes by showcasing positive Black and Ethnic Minorities contributions, and empowering and inspiring the next generation. W: https://iamhereweseeyou.com/
Your Life More Life is a youth-led project dedicated to supporting the most marginalised young people in our community. We are powered by community and we are leading from the streets! W: https://www.yourlifemorelife.co.uk
We help marginalised and vulnerable people make effective choices about what happens in their lives. We support them to speak up and help improve important services we all need. We want to make sure people across all age and care groups W: https://www.advocacyproject.org.uk/
Providing bespoke and tailored programmes, resources and educational opportunities for our communities. We work with schools, learning providers and community groups. W: https://www.growingfuturesuk.org.uk/
The Lynk Up Crew (LUC) is a group of young Londoners aged 7-15, who meet monthly to address the issues young Londoners face. W: https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/education-and-youth/young-londoners/lynk-crew-mayor’s-young-advisers
A Jamaican healer, Mary Seacole faced unfairness and discrimination as a black woman when she tried to volunteer as a nurse during the Crimean War (1854-56). W: https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/mary-seacole
My Yard reduces food waste by rescuing food from surplus and shares it with those most in need locally via community cafes and surplus food markets on a free or pay as you feel basis. Groups of young people have established and planted vegetables and learnt how to cook healthy meals through cooking lessons. W: https://www.neighbourly.com/project/57dfac4ec333c21100e2408e
We are an empathy-led social justice charity We partner with children, teenagers and young adults who have experienced injustice, abuse, loss and exclusion. Together, we work to heal trauma and adversity through caring relationships, and transform youth service systems by supporting the young people we partner with to influence and inspire action. W: www.peerpower.org.uk/
Releasing new Potential provides an individualised, one to one support service for people with a criminal record or those who are at risk of offending who are unemployed or economically inactive and would like to find work or training. W: http://www.releasingnewpotential.co.uk
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