Behind the work

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A collection of reflections, learning, and stories from our work with girls and young women. Here we share frontline insights, lived experiences, sector conversations, and the moments that shape our approach to supporting young people.

Impact Stories

June 23, 2026

Top 3 Most Promising Nonprofits in the UK – But Let’s Talk About Funding for Women and Girls

Top 3 Most Promising Nonprofits in the UK – But Let’s Talk About Funding for Women and Girls

Selected as one of the Top 3 Most Promising Nonprofits in the UK by KPMG. On Thursday, I had the chance to pitch at the KPMG Black Entrepreneurs Awards for the opportunity to win £25,000 to support our charitable work. Although we didn’t take home the cash prize, the recognition and the chance to share […]

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Impact Stories

June 23, 2026

Four Days In – The Small Moments That Show Real Progress

Four Days In – The Small Moments That Show Real Progress
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Four days in, and here’s a moment worth sharing… Our young person has only been with us at our Zintarah Haven home for four days, and she’s already starting to settle in at her own pace. This evening I was sent a really lovely photo — she chose to take the lead on cooking dinner […]

Impact Stories

June 23, 2026

From Feeling Invisible to Building a Safe Space – Featured in Croydon’s Borough Newspaper

From Feeling Invisible to Building a Safe Space – Featured in Croydon’s Borough Newspaper

Imagine telling 15-year-old me — who hated school, felt like no one got her, and was going through more than most people knew — that one day she’d be featured in the first edition of Croydon Council borough newspaper; for creating a safe space for girls just like her! She would’ve rolled her eyes. Buthere […]

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Impact Stories

June 23, 2026

I Almost Didn’t Make It Through This Fund – From Hyperemesis to Building EmpowerHer

The London Community Foundation Violence Against Women and Girls Fund Showcase and received a certificate of recognition for our work with young mothers affected by violence and exploitation through our EmpowerHer programme.
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Today I went to the The London Community Foundation Violence Against Women and Girls Fund Showcase and received a certificate of recognition for our work with young mothers affected by violence and exploitation through our EmpowerHer programme. But when this fund started in 2023, I was in and out of hospital with Hyperemesis Gravidarum; a […]