The difference we make
My worker taught me how to prioritise myself even when it feels uncomfortable. She has spoken life into me when I felt lifeless, supporting me through a situation I often downplayed knowing this she validated and held space for me.
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:
- 86% of young Londoners we support feel safer after receiving long-term, trauma-informed support.
- 78% reported improvements in their ability to build and maintain
healthy relationships.
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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I really enjoyed the sense of comfort that came with all our sessions. I’ve learnt how to contain anger, how to motivate myself when things get tough and how to not give up on my survival.
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Growing Through the Cracks
Our latest impact report, Growing Through the Cracks, shares the story of the young Londoners we worked with – children and young people who have experienced traumatic events and faced incredible challenges that no one should have to endure.
With dedication and commitment, we met young Londoners where they’re at, without judgment - working alongside them to create safety, reduce risk, and help build sustainable futures. Because hope can grow where harm once took root.
Discover more about the difference we make
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.