The Future of Local Government Isn’t Bigger Contracts. It’s Bigger Public Value. Britain has spent decades trying to improve public services by making procurement bigger. Bigger contracts. Bigger providers. Bigger commissioning frameworks. The...
Why localism and devolution matter for West London: An update from our CEO In a recent opinion piece published in Ealing News, our CEO, Gary Buckley, shared his perspective on why the Government’s new localism and devolution agenda is vital...
Why Ealing’s NEET Challenge Demands a New Approach Our CEO, Gary Buckley, recently shared a crucial perspective piece on Ealing.News highlighting a silent but pressing issue in our borough: the rising number of young people who are Not in...
We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully secured vital funding from both The National Lottery Community Fund and Sport England’s Movement Fund to significantly expand our community engagement and well-being work right here...
Why Action West London Is the Anchor Charity West London Needs Right Now If you spend any time in our communities in Ealing or Hillingdon — properly spend time, not just dip in for a photo opportunity — you’ll know that people are tired....
This week is volunteer week, and so today we meet Steve Marsden, our Website Management Volunteer at Action West London. Hi Steve, tell us about who you are and what you do outside of volunteering for Action West London I am a retired...
Pride Month. For many, it’s a vibrant explosion of colour, a joyful celebration of love, identity, and community. And rightly so. It’s a crucial time to acknowledge the hard-won rights and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals and to...
A day in the life Today we meet Jonathan Campbell, the Employer Engagement Manager at Action West London. Hi Jonathan, what’s your role at Action West London, and how long have you been with the charity? I’m the Employer Engagement...
Today we meet Reverend Joseph Fernandes, one of our newest trustees. Joseph, who is the Anglican Rector of St Mary’s Acton, joined our board last year. Alongside his role as Rector, he serves as the London Diocesan Chaplain for the Gypsy...
February marks UK LGBTQ+ History Month, a time to celebrate the rich history and ongoing contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s theme, “Activism and Social Change,” deeply resonates with Action West London’s...
The UK’s public sector is grappling with an unprecedented crisis: rising demand, dwindling budgets, and an over-reliance on costly private sector solutions. Nowhere is this more evident than in the care system, where Local Authorities are...
In the vibrant heart of West London, a silent crisis is unfolding. Hundreds of young people find themselves trapped in the NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) cycle, facing barriers that seem insurmountable. Many of them...
