As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for the October 30th budget announcement, the following investment strategies can help address pressing economic challenges and promote community resilience. Each proposed strategy aligns with the broader...
Why Action West London Needs Corporate Partners to Support NEET Young People into Living Wage Jobs In the heart of London, where opportunity and ambition often intertwine, an alarming issue continues to cast a shadow over the city’s potential....
Action West London (AWL) is a remarkable charity organisation that has been transforming the lives of individuals and communities in one of London’s most diverse regions. Founded in 1998, this West London-based charity works tirelessly...
By Gary Buckley, CEO Action West London. The recent revelation on Linkedin based on an article in Bloomberg’s Irina Anghel, that almost 460,000 young men aged 18-24 in the UK are now classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment,...
In recent months, the alarming surge in far-right violent activities across English towns has sent shockwaves through our communities. These acts of hatred and division are not just isolated incidents; they are symptoms of deeper societal fractures—fractures...
At Action West London (AWL), we have always prided ourselves on being at the forefront of the fight against poverty and social exclusion. Our mission is deeply rooted in providing employability services, especially job brokerage, to...
Celebrating Pride Month: How LGBTQ+ Staff Enrich the Workplace and Promote Diversity and Inclusion. June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. As businesses around the world...
Breaking the Cycle: BAME Young Men, Neurodiversity, and the Criminal Justice System in West London As the CEO of Action West London (AWL), I’ve seen firsthand the incredible resilience and potential of young people in our community....
In any discussion of contemporary societal challenges, one may encounter numerous dichotomies. These are often perceived as necessary divides, presenting us with a choice between two mutually exclusive options. One such dichotomy is...
From the lush gardens of Kensington to the ancient oaks in Richmond Park, West London is a tableau of urban and natural beauty in seamless coexistence. However, underneath this façade lies a stark reality. Our continued reluctance to...
The Unseen Consequences of Climate Change Climate change, a profound existential concern, presents an inequitable impact. From escalating temperatures to unprecedented weather patterns, climate change’s effects are global. However, the...
Introduction Over the past century, universities in the United Kingdom have been heralded as agents of social mobility, offering individuals from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to rise above their circumstances and secure better futures...
