BBC ONE SHOW
This segement was screened on 8th April and was part of a longer feature on knife crime featuring Idris Elba in the studio.
RUNNING FOR AVENUES
Chanelle Mason works for Luckies, a local design company who have become long term supporters of The Avenues. In recent years, Luckies staff have embarked on some fantastic fundraising challenges for us including previous marathon runners and getting together to … Continued
REPORT: ‘CUTS LINKED TO CRIME’
A Parliamentary Report this week links cuts to youth services to a rise in youth crime. The APPG report of 7th May finds conclusive evidence of a correlation that many thought was self-evident. Click to watch us on the News. … Continued
MARATHON RUNNER – JEN HEATH PORSZ
Running for Avenues Jen Heath-Porsz has been involved with The Avenues since the family-owned construction company she works for, Willmott Dixon responded to a cry for help, when our boiler unexpectedly broke one cold winter, some years ago. … Continued
MARATHON RUNNER – AMY LEWIS
Amy Lewis is a Queens Park local, and together, with her father, Alan Edwards has been a strong supporter and contributor to The Avenues. This year, she has decided to take on the monumental challenge of running the London … Continued
ALUMNI FILM 2019
Massive thanks to all who participated in the making of our latest film… in particular Emma, Jennie and Shaun… If you have any doubts about the difference a place like Avenues can make just watch this 5 minute gem. … Continued
HALF OF YOUTH CLUBS CLOSED – REPORT
A report issued yesterday by London Assembly Member Sian Berry (here) shows that at least 100 youth clubs have closed in London since the London Riots of 2011. That is more than half of the total number of youth clubs and … Continued
FIRST ONLINE AUCTION
This year our wonderful supporters are again holding a much-needed fundraiser – but this year the auction with some fantastic prizes goes online, so guests – and indeed anyone – can bid in advance. With prizes donated by Banksy to … Continued
AVENUES RADIO REVIVAL
The Avenues Radio has been a key part of The Avenues make-up for as long as most of us here can remember. The specialised equipment allows our young people to learn exciting new technical and social skills that build self … Continued
COMMUNITY BRIDGES
Thanks to the Liberal Jewish Synagogue in St Johns Wood who made The Avenues a beneficiary of their high holy day appeal. In particular thanks to Rabbi Alexandra Wright and all those who donated to our holiday fund, raising in … Continued