Lives Not Knives

11/06/2026

🌟 Sign-ups for our Summer Engage Programme are now LIVE! 🌟

We’re back this summer with another fun-filled programme 💛

📅 Tuesday 21st July – Friday 7th August

⏰ 11am – 4pm

👥 20 spaces available per day

Spaces are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis, so don’t miss out!

👉 Sign up via HAF 👈

🎥 Need help? We’ve added a video tutorial showing how to sign up via the link in our link tree please see direct link below.👇👇👇

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoJX9-dzAlc

05/06/2026

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At the end of the spring term, our students celebrated Culture Day by proudly wearing cultural attire and clothing that reflected their heritage, while raising money for the incredible charity Lives Not Knives.

It was a fantastic occasion filled with learning, celebration, and community spirit, as students and the Sixth Form Team shared more about their backgrounds and traditions with one another.
Thanks to everyone involved, we raised an amazing £181 for a truly important cause! 💙

02/06/2026

We’ve got some new and improved ways for you to support Lives Not Knives 🧡

You can now support us through your everyday online shopping using Give as you Live at no extra cost to you!

When you shop at over 6,000 retailers including John Lewis & Partners, Marks & Spencer, Expedia and many more, a percentage of your spend is donated directly to Lives Not Knives for FREE.

It’s a simple way to help us continue supporting young people and creating safer communities every time you shop online 🙌

Click the link below to start supporting us through your shopping today.

https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/lives-not-knives?utm_source=charitytoolkit&utm_content=183596&utm_medium=download&utm_campaign=CTBrandingCampaign

29/05/2026

🥳 We’re excited to launch our brand new Amazon Wishlist 🧡

Our wishlist is filled with amazing items that would really help elevate our unit and support the work we do with young people every single day.

From creative resources to essential equipment, every donation helps us continue creating safe, positive spaces for young people in our community.

If you’d like to purchase an item and send it directly to our unit, simply click the link below.
And don’t forget to leave us a note we’d love to personally thank you for your support 🙌

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2JQUQ5DOHT3WC?ref_=wl_share

27/05/2026

🧡 We're proud to be featured by Action for Race Equality in their latest spotlight blog: "Lives Not Knives: Breaking the Cycle of Exclusion, Violence and Limited Opportunity."

The article highlights our journey from a grassroots campaign started in 2007 to a youth-led charity working across London to prevent knife crime, serious youth violence and school exclusions. It also shines a light on the realities many young people face, including poverty, trauma, exclusion, and limited opportunities, and why early intervention and trusted support matter so much.

At Lives Not Knives, we believe prevention is about more than responding to violence. It's about creating safe spaces, building confidence, providing mentoring, and helping young people see a future beyond the challenges they face.

A huge thank you to Action for Race Equality and the UPLIFT Programme for sharing our story and helping amplify the voices of the young people and communities we support.

Read the full spotlight via the link in our bio. 👇

https://actionforraceequality.org.uk/lives-not-knives-breaking-the-cycle-of-exclusion-violence-and-limited-opportunity/programme/

25/05/2026

A huge thank you to The HarrodianSchool for having us at their First Give Final 🧡👏🧡

Our youth worker Constantine had the pleasure of being one of the judges and listening to the incredible presentations delivered by the pupils, who spoke passionately about causes close to their hearts and the importance of supporting charities making a difference in the community.

Harrodian has been a long-time supporter of Lives Not Knives, so it was amazing to be involved in such a positive event and also see other charities being recognised and supported for the important work they do.
A real reminder of the power young people have to create change when they’re given the platform and opportunity to use their voices 🙌

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22/05/2026

The official video of Lives in the Mix 2026 is here!

To every single person who bought a ticket, shared a post, spread the word, donated, or just believed in what we were trying to do. To all our sponsors, volunteers and the teams at eCubed and Brixton Jamm. Thank you. You made this happen.

To our incredible artists, thank you for lending us your time and talent. What you did to support our cause means everything.

Together, we raised more than £6000 for Lives Not Knives. Every penny raised goes towards our work to tackle and reduce youth violence.

We can't wait to see you again next year!

Lastly, a huge shout out to for his videography and production of this amazing video, and to for his provision of additional footage.

22/05/2026

The official video of Lives in the Mix 2026 is here!

To every single person who bought a ticket, shared a post, spread the word, donated, or just believed in what we were trying to do. To all our sponsors, volunteers and the teams at eCubed and Brixton Jamm. Thank you. You made this happen.

To our incredible artists, thank you for lending us your time and talent. What you did to support our cause means everything.

Together, we raised over £7,500 for Lives Not Knives. Every penny raised goes towards our work to tackle and reduce youth violence.

We can't wait to see you again next year!

Lastly, a huge shout out to for his videography and production of this amazing video, and to for his provision of additional footage.

21/05/2026

“Behind every reduction is a life spared the fear, harm or long-lasting impact of violence.”
– Patrick Green, Ben Kinsella Trust

Knife Crime Awareness Week is about more than statistics. It’s about protecting lives, supporting young people, and creating safer futures.

08/05/2026