In this episode our host talks to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) about how best young people can look after their mental health. We have worked out that if we had £3 for everyone who lived in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, we would raise over £500, 000 to create sustainable funding for youth organisations in H&F. If you would like to donate to this cause, you can donate here: https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC All donations will go into the Young H&F Grants pot designed to support youth organisations in Hammersmith & Fulham. You can find out more information here: https://yhff.org.uk/youth-organisations-regeneration-fund About West London Action for Children West London Action for Children are a team of dedicated psychotherapists that offer free, professional counselling and therapy to vulnerable families on low income in LBHF and RBKC. Their centre is located right behind Chelsea and Westminster hospital on Gertrude Street but they are also working in Hurlingham Academy and primary schools all over the two boroughs (and online!!) You can help by visiting their website and donating to them at www.wlac.org.uk or by becoming a member of a fundraising cell - they already have cells in Brook Green, Ravenscourt Park and Bishops Park, who organise lots of fun events. You can reach them by emailing team@wlac.org.uk or visiting the website www.wlac.org.uk Edited by Jonah Murdock

In this episode our host talks to the Director of Public Health Nicola Lang about Covid in Hammersmith & Fulham. We have worked out that if we had £3 for everyone who lived in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, we would raise over £500, 000 to create sustainable funding for youth organisations in H&F. If you would like to donate to this cause, you can donate here: https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC All donations will go into the Young H&F Grants pot designed to support youth organisations in Hammersmith & Fulham. You can find out more information here: https://yhff.org.uk/youth-organisations-regeneration-fund Edited by Jonah Murdock

In this episode our host Marley sits down with youth worker Kisha De Costa to discuss youth clubs, youth activities, the stigma surrounding this and what makes a good youth worker.  We have worked out that if everyone donated £3 in the borough we would raise over £500, 000 to create sustainable funding for youth organisations in H&F. You can donate here: https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC All donations will go into the Young H&F Grants pot designed to support youth organisations in Hammersmith & Fulham. You can find out more information here: https://yhff.org.uk/youth-organisations-regeneration-fund ***** If you want to find out more about Masbro Youth Centre please see the details below. Masbro Centre, 87 Masbro Road, W14 0LR www.upg.org.uk @masbroyouthclub on social media 0752 815 251 masbroyouthclub@upg.org.uk

In this episode our host Marley sits down with Yasmin Moalin from Anti Tribalism Movement and Carl Konadu from 2-3 Degrees to discuss racism, employment and setting yourself up for a life of success. We have worked out that if everyone donated £3 in the borough we would raise over £500, 000 to support youth organisations in H&F. You can donate here: https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC All donations will go into the Young H&F Grants pot designed to support youth organisations in Hammersmith & Fulham. You can find out more information here: https://yhff.org.uk/youth-organisations-regeneration-fund **** 1000 Black Boys are a social enterprise committed to inspiring Black boys and young Black men (10-25 years) to unleash their potential and live a life of purpose. We organise Inspiration & Empowerment Events and Mentorship Programmes to make this a reality: Email - Ademola@1000Blackboys.com Website - www.1000blackboys.com Insta & Twitter - @1000Blackboys Facebook & YouTube - 1000 Black Boys Call us - 0208 945 3377 You can view our report Growing up in Hammersmith & Fulham here: https://yhff.org.uk/images/downloads/ypfWebsite/Growing-up-in-HF-Final_2020-11-13-145504.pdf Edited by Jonah Murdock

In this episode our host Marley interviews one of the peer researchers to discuss how school was for both of them during the Covid pandemic and if school really equips young people for the real world. More information: We have worked out that if everyone donated £3 in the borough we would raise over £500, 000 for youth organisations in H&F. You can donate here: https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC The Youth Organisations Regeneration Fund is designed to create sustainable funding for youth organisations to carry out vital activities to help young people in Hammersmith & Fulham fulfil their potential. This is important now more than ever since funding to youth organisations have been cut by 70% in England and Wales. In addition to the onset of Covid-19. Help us recover together by making your donation here. https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC All donations will go into the Young H&F Grants pot designed to support youth organisations in Hammersmith & Fulham. Rianna Development: Are a BAME led charity that helps build the capacity of vulnerable people to help them achieve self-reliance and hope for the future. We focus on ethnic minority and “hard to reach” communities to promote equality and inclusion. Our work is guided by the Sustainable Development Goals’ principle ‘leave no one behind’. Our programmes aim to build the capacity for self-reliance through direct work with young people in the UK and communities overseas Outputs (Activities) Peer support and emotional wellbeing 1-2-1 support Mentoring and work skills Online Arts, Drama and FunHub Educational support( Supplementary Education) Food security and Livelihood and community allotment Donate: https://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/riana-development-network Email: rodgers.orero@riana.org.uk Telephone: 02087428906 Mobile: 07970037156 Website: www.riana.org.uk Follow us on Twitter: @rianafoundation Follow us on Instagram: @rianadevelopment You can view our report Growing up in Hammersmith & Fulham here: https://yhff.org.uk/images/downloads/ypfWebsite/Growing-up-in-HF-Final_2020-11-13-145504.pdf Edited by Jonah Murdock

In part 2 of this episode our host Marley interviews PC Wayne Francis and young speaker Peter. They talk about barriers that young people face in achieving their potential. And in light of Sarah Everard how to know your rights and protect yourself from the police. More information: We have worked out that if everyone donated £3 in the borough we would raise over £500, 000 for youth organisations in H&F. You can donate here: https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC The Youth Organisations Regeneration Fund is designed to create sustainable funding for youth organisations to carry out vital activities to help young people in Hammersmith & Fulham fulfil their potential. This is important now more than ever since funding to youth organisations have been cut by 70% in England and Wales. In addition to the onset of Covid-19. Help us recover together by making your donation here. https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC All donations will go into the Young H&F Grants pot designed to support youth organisations in Hammersmith & Fulham. You can view our report Growing up in Hammersmith & Fulham here: https://yhff.org.uk/images/downloads/ypfWebsite/Growing-up-in-HF-Final_2020-11-13-145504.pdf Edited by Jonah Murdock

Recorded at White City Place, this episode explores the issues between police and young people in Hammersmith and Fulham. We discuss everything from racism, stop & search to family expectations.  **** More information: We have worked out that if everyone donated £3 in the borough we would raise over £500, 000 for youth organisations in H&F. You can donate here: https://localgiving.org/donation/young-hammersmith-fulham-foundation?emb=EjMz5tGbxC The Youth Organisations Regeneration Fund is designed to create sustainable funding for youth organisations to carry out vital activities to help young people in Hammersmith & Fulham fulfil their potential. This is important now more than ever since youth organisations have been cut by 70% in England and Wales. In addition to the onset of Covid-19. Help us recover together by making your donation here. All donations will go into the Young H&F Grants pot designed to support youth organisations in Hammersmith & Fulham. ****** Street doctors: You can watch their campaign here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5rb9tibZwE&t=17s Contact details: meghan@streetdoctors.org **** You can read our report Growing up in H&F here: https://yhff.org.uk/images/downloads/ypfWebsite/Growing-up-in-HF-Final_2020-11-13-145504.pdf Edited by Jonah Murdock