About Our Founder

Elaine Isadora Thomas

With over 20 years experience in the youth sector Elaine, our Founder set out to demonstrate that black led youth organisations can and should play a pivotal role in supporting local young people's progression and advancement.

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Frankie

Workshop Facilitator

Kai Gama

Creative Producer

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Alicia

Community Liaison Officer

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Kadian

Social Media Officer

Anthuan

Sports Facilitator

Lilyana

Office Admin + Project Support

Claire

Creative Support

Meet Our Volunteer Board of Directors

Our volunteer directors work tirelessly to keep our lights on and projects running.

Daniel Max Orumbie

Social Work Manager

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Evonne Riley

Head of Maths Department

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Jackie Slotte

L&D Consultant 

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Luke Lofters

Professional Youth Mentor

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Richard Nero

Fintech Consultant

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Meet Our Youth Leaders

Our youth leaders produced our main programmes and co design every project we deliver. 

Dacon, 17

Too Much Leverage Game Show
Game Time Holiday Programme

Sylvio, 17

Too Much Leverage Game Show
Peer Mentor
Met Police Project

Samuel, 18

Too Much Leverage Game Show
Peer Mentor
Met Police Project

Mahmoud, 18

Game Time Holiday Programme

Chiemeka, 20

YouthinkFWD Alumni

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Richard, 16

Too Much Leverage Game Show
Peer Mentor
Met Police Project

Tade, 18

Met Police Project
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Alasana, 17

Too Much Leverage Game Show
Game Time Holiday Programme
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Christian, 15

Too Much Leverage Game Show
Met Police Project

Our Corporate Volunteer Youth Mentors

We couldn't do what we do without our corporate volunteers who deliver career mentoring to young people from low income backgrounds. 

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Julian Lockett

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Diego Lopes Fernandes

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Hannah Sivalingam 

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Richard Nero

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Nathan Williams

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Nick Bennett

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Parent Volunteers

Leslie

Stacey