Empowering Futures Through Sports, Education and Wellbeing.
We provide impactful programs for children, young people, and adults, fostering development and wellbeing.
Individuals Engaged
Schools Partnered
Volunteers Support
Activities 4 U is a community organisation rooted in the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. We provide vital sports programmes, targeted educational support, and practical training opportunities for young people and adults in our community. We believe in the power of these activities to unlock potential, build confidence, and create pathways to success.
About Us
Our Story
Empowering our community is at the core of Activities 4 U. Founded by local residents in 2012, we were established out of a direct understanding of the hurdles our neighbours face. Our team uniquely blends professional expertise with the crucial insight of lived experience – many of us grew up right here, witnessing the challenges but also the untapped potential. This fuels our commitment to creating positive change.
This isn’t just an organisation – it’s a movement built by the community, for the community.
Our Mission
Our Vision
We envision a future where:
• Systemic barriers are dismantled, ensuring equitable access to high-quality developmental opportunities for all individuals, particularly those from marginalised communities.
• Empowered individuals from all backgrounds achieve holistic wellbeing, build resilience, and possess the agency to shape their own futures and overcome disadvantage.
• Diverse and inclusive communities thrive, built on strong social cohesion, mutual trust, and the active participation and leadership of underrepresented residents.
• Defined opportunity pathways exist, enabling young people facing adversity to unlock their potential, develop critical skills, and achieve positive long-term outcomes.
• Integrated, place-based strategies effectively leverage sport, education, and wellbeing initiatives to address the root causes of inequality and build sustainable community capacity.
Making a Difference, One Child at a Time!
At Activities 4 U, our Programmes have transformed the lives of thousands of young people, helping them gain confidence, develop new skills, and build brighter futures. Through education, sports, and mentorship, we have empowered children to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.
About Us
Our Story
Activities 4 U was born from the heart of our community in 2012, founded by local residents who understood firsthand the challenges facing our neighbours. Our directors bring more than just professional expertise – they bring lived experience of the barriers that many in our community face. Growing up in these same streets, navigating similar obstacles and witnessing both the challenges and untapped potential within our area has shaped our approach to community development.
Starting with a single weekly sports session, we’ve grown into a thriving organization that touches hundreds of lives each year. What makes our story unique is that it’s not just about us-it’;s about the countless community members who have walked through our doors and become part of our extended family. Our deep roots in the local area, combined with our directors& personal understanding of local needs, allows us to create programs that truly resonate with and serve our community.
From our early days running informal sports activities to now offering comprehensive wellness, education, and community programmes, our growth has been organic and community-led. We’re proud that many of our original participants have gone on to become volunteers, staff members, and community leaders themselves, creating a powerful cycle of local empowerment and positive change.
This isn’t just an organisation – it’s a movement built by the community, for the community and we’re writing new chapters of our story every day.
About Us
Our Story
Activities 4 U have achieved a Gold Quality mark standard with London Youth and are affiliated with Basketball England.
Our Mission
We break down barriers to participation by providing inclusive, welcoming
programmes that bring people together. Through sports, education and community activities, we empower individuals of all ages to embrace active, healthy lifestyles while building lasting connections with others.
Our Vision
- Inclusion: We celebrate diversity by ensuring our spaces are welcoming to all by supporting individuals to reach their full potential.
- Collaboration: We build strong partnerships within our community.
- Innovation: We find creative solutions to community challenges.
- Integrity: We deliver on our promises and act with transparency.
- Compassion: We lead with empathy and understanding in everything we do.
❝ Going on this residential took me out of my comfort zone, I met new friends and took part in fun activities like kayaking something that I’ve never even heard of ❞
Tabitha
Making a Difference, One Child at a Time!
Making a Difference, One Child at a Time!
At Activities 4 U, our Programmes have transformed the lives of thousands of young people, helping them gain confidence, develop new skills, and build brighter futures. Through education, sports, and mentorship, we have empowered children to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.
