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...
As Labour prepares to govern, there is a unique and exciting opportunity to address pressing issues and steer the country towards greater prosperity and fairness. At Action West London, we see this moment as a pivotal one, filled with the potential...
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....
Our Chair, Tony Coyne, looks at the inter-connected aspects of charities, localism and volunteering Charities play a vital role in supporting communities by addressing various needs and challenges. Charities provide critical services and resources,...
As the Chair of Action West London (AWL), I want to highlight the crucial role that charities play in addressing the needs of the most vulnerable members of society. This includes individuals with special needs, refugees, minority groups,...
Employability Hub, General News, Projects
Our City Bridge Trust funded project will enable 210 refugees and asylum-seekers in west London to become empowered to find support in the local communities in which they now live. This will be done through assessing needs of each beneficiary...
Dear Partners, Valued Clients, and Dedicated Staff, As the year draws to a close, I am compelled to reach out and share a few thoughts as we reflect on the journey we’ve undertaken together. This year marked a significant milestone...
Action West London have now published our April – September 2023 Social Impact Report The Social Impact Report provides an overview of the positive effects and outcomes achieved through Action West London’s activities,...
Employability Hub, General News
Unconscious bias, refers to the prejudice or stereotypes that individuals hold about certain groups of people without conscious awareness. These biases are typically formed through subconscious associations and experiences, and they can influence...
