The difference we make
We’re supporting young Londoners to feel safer and more hopeful about their future.
At Safer London, we don’t just support young Londoners - we help them transform their lives.
By putting them at the centre of their support, we build strong, trusting relationships that allow us to understand their world, respond to their needs and walk alongside them toward safety and stability.
Our trauma-informed, one-to-one support reaches deep - and it makes a difference.
Our impact speaks for itself:
- 80% of young Londoners we support feel safer and less affected by violence after receiving long-term, trauma-informed support.
- 85% learn and apply coping strategies to manage emotions and navigate life’s challenges.
- Among those directly involved in violence, 77% experience a decrease in reoffending - breaking the cycle of harm.
- 84% feel safer in their local areas and communities after working with our specialist team.
- 9 in 10 report stronger relationships with family, friends or partners - building a more stable foundation for their future.
- 79% feel confident and ready to work towards their goals, setting them on a path to a fulfilling, positive future.
These aren’t just numbers. They represent real lives changed - young Londoners who’ve moved from harm to hope, because someone believed in them and backed that belief with action.
Long-term change takes time - and it’s working.
Many of the young Londoners we support haven’t had access to the long-term help and opportunities they’ve needed. That’s why our approach is designed to stay with them for as long as it takes - to help roll back the harm they’ve experienced and build a foundation for lasting change.
- Within 12 months, young Londoners experience a statistically significant drop in violent and serious victimisation.
- Between 18 to 24 months, reoffending decreases significantly — showing the long-term impact of consistent, trauma-informed support.
- Our work leads to a significant reduction in serious offending, helping young people break free from cycles of harm and move forward with confidence.
Find out more about how building trusting relationships leads to long-term impact
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Impact Reports
Building Bridges: Our Impact and Accountability Report 2023 - 2024
Rise Above: Our Impact and Accountability Report 2022 – 2023
Adapt and Evolve: Our Impact and Accountability Report 2021 – 2022
Annual Accounts and Trustees' Reports
You can read our annual account and trustees’ report on the Charity Commission’s website.
Real Stories
We’ve helped a lot of young Londoners throughout the years
Aaron
"I believe Aaron will continue to grow. His mind is focused and he knows what he needs to do. He has the fundamentals and he’s been able to implement them. He has the ability to self-reflect and can communicate how he’s feeling. I know from what I’ve seen that he can make major improvements and go far in life. I really feel like the future is bright for him."
Aaron's Caseworker worked withhim for six months, focussing on exploitation and grooming, family dynamics and managing emotions. Luke's person-centred approach allowed Aaron to carve out his own path to a positive future.