Our Impact at a Glance
The difference we make is seen not just in numbers - but in young people becoming safe, regaining control and finding hope a life once shaped by harm .
The difference we make
Every child and young person who has experienced harm deserves the chance to feel safe again - and the support to move forward with hope.
At
Safer London,
we work alongside young Londoners who are experiencing violence, exploitation or
crisis. Through long‑term, child-first and trauma‑informed support, we help
them rebuild safety, trust and stability -and take the steps towards a better
future.
young Londoners feel safer after receiving long‑term, trauma‑informed support.
young Londoners had improved ability to build and maintain healthy relationships.
Since 2020 we've worked alongside thousands of children, young people and families
children & young people reached through all our programmes and support
young Londoners supported one to one by trauma informed caseworkers
young people engaged in youth participation programmes & projects
parents & carers reached through all our programmes and support
parents & carers one to one by family caseworkers
Young Londoner
I’ve learnt how to contain anger, how to motivate myself when things get tough and how to not give up on my survival.
Stories of change
Isabella's story
Isabella was 14 when she was excluded from school for being violent towards school staff. But Isabella didn’t lash out because she wanted to. She became violent when touched - because she was traumatised.At Safer London, we didn’t label her. Her caseworker didn’t ask her to change. She asked: “What do you want from me?” That moment of choice, of respect, changed everything.
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Theo's Story
Theo was 16 when he brought a knife to school. It was his first ever incident - but it led to exclusion. What people didn’t see was the fear behind the action. Days earlier, he’d been chased down the street with a machete.We listened. We advocated. We stood beside him. Because when we stop judging and start listening, everything changes.
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Long-term change takes time - and it’s working.
Many of the young Londoners we support haven’t had access to the long-term they needed. That’s why our approach is designed to stay with them for as long as it takes - to address 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.
Find out more about how building trusting relationships leads to long-term impact
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Young Londoner
My worker has spoken life into me when I felt lifeless.
Discover more in our Impact Reports and Annual Accounts
Impact Reports
Growing Through the Cracks - Impact and Annual Trustees' Report
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.