Spark2Life

Spark2Life We are a black-led charity working to keep young people safe from violence and criminal exploitation.

We came, we ran, we raised and we smashed our fundraising target! 🎅✨ On 4th December, Team Spark2Life joined hundreds of...
15/12/2025

We came, we ran, we raised and we smashed our fundraising target! 🎅✨

On 4th December, Team Spark2Life joined hundreds of Santas in central London for the Santa In The City run, raising funds to support the young people we work with everyday.

We are very pleased to announce that, because of your donations, we surpassed our fundraising target and a very special thank you to Net Church who donated £1000!

And a very big congratulations to Team Spark2Life! Well done to you all for finishing and fundraising for Spark2Life. Dez, Beth, Emmanuel, Niall, Nicole & Christos - you should all be very proud of yourselves ✨

Thank you to every donor and supporter who made this possible. 🧡

Enjoy these photos of Team Spark2Life in their full get-up and head to our website for a full article of the day, including the bits we couldn't run away from!
https://spark2life.co.uk/updates/news/santas-on-the-move

03/12/2025

Team Spark2Life will be taking on the Santa In The City Run this Thursday 4th December and we need YOUR help to raise funds for our young people! 🎅🏃

We believe all young people deserve to feel safe, nurtured and empowered and we strive for a world in which children, young adults and those who face adversity are empowered and equipped to make positive, productive life choices that enable personal and community growth.

That's why Team Spark2Life, a group of staff an d supporters are braving the cold and raising money so we can keep supporting our young people!

We're also using Givematch, a platform that will double your donation if you share the link with your friends and they donate too!

Hear from one of our team members, Dez Brown (Spark2Life CEO) on where your donation will go!

🔗 Link to donate: https://app.givematch.com/fr/I6Cg2imJ

We're hiring! 📢We are pleased to announce we currently have a number of vacancies at Spark2Life!Do you want to work with...
24/11/2025

We're hiring! 📢

We are pleased to announce we currently have a number of vacancies at Spark2Life!

Do you want to work with a dedicated and supportive team creating lasting change in the lives of young people? We may have a vacancy that you can fill!

Head to our website to read the full Job Packs!
🔗 https://spark2life.co.uk/get-involved/careers

Join Team Spark2Life for the Santa Fun Run! ✨🎅We’re taking on the Santa in the City Run on 4th December and we want you ...
18/11/2025

Join Team Spark2Life for the Santa Fun Run! ✨🎅

We’re taking on the Santa in the City Run on 4th December and we want you to join us!

Get ready to put on your Santa suit, spread some festive cheer, and help raise funds to support young people this Christmas ❤️

🎁 We’ll cover your registration fee and Santa costume, all you need to bring is your Christmas spirit and a willingness to walk or run the 4K with us!

Make sure you sign up quickly as there are only a few spaces left! 🏃

Sign up with this link to secure your spot on the Spark2Life team!
https://runforcharity.com/spark2life/santa-in-the-city-london-thursday/1741178216211.2829

Our Barber Shop Talks event on 29th August was powerful. It became a space of emotional release, filled with laughter, h...
16/09/2025

Our Barber Shop Talks event on 29th August was powerful. It became a space of emotional release, filled with laughter, honesty, wisdom, and at times, frustration.

Black men across generations, from teenagers to those in their 60s, came together to speak openly about what really matters to them. No judgement, just truth.

This event reminded us that dialogue matters. In safe, culturally familiar spaces, people can open up and healing begins.

Co-facilitator David Ilori from Project Zero WF, reflected:
“It was an excellent day. The insights, stories, and reflections gathered will continue to shape how we support Black men not just in formal services, but in the everyday spaces where they already gather. So let’s continue to talk, and heal.”

We look forward to creating more spaces like this, because moments like these create lasting impact.

❌ Myth: “Black men don’t struggle with mental health.”✅ Fact: Black men experience mental health challenges at similar—o...
25/08/2025

❌ Myth: “Black men don’t struggle with mental health.”
✅ Fact: Black men experience mental health challenges at similar—or higher—rates than other groups, but are less likely to seek support due to stigma, discrimination, and a lack of culturally appropriate services.

We’re creating spaces that change this.

Join us at Barber Shop Talks
• Date/Time: 29 August, from 11:00
• Venue: World Cutz, E17 7PY
• What to expect: A safe, judgment-free space led by trained Black therapists who understand the culture — plus free haircuts
• Who: Open to Black men aged 18+
• Info: Call 020 4531 6208

Let’s replace myths with support, and stigma with community.

We’re excited to officially welcome Stephen Akinsanya as a new Ambassador for Spark2Life.Stephen joins us with over 32 y...
22/08/2025

We’re excited to officially welcome Stephen Akinsanya as a new Ambassador for Spark2Life.

Stephen joins us with over 32 years experience as a criminal barrister and a deep commitment to empowering young people.

Stephen’s experience and values are closely aligned with our mission to support young people at risk of crime and violence and we look forward to the journey ahead.

Welcome, Stephen, and thank you for standing with us.

Read more about Stephen's story here: https://spark2life.co.uk/about/our-board

Fresh fades. Real conversations. We’re excited to launch Barber Shop Talks, a safe, familiar and judgment-free space for...
19/08/2025

Fresh fades. Real conversations.

We’re excited to launch Barber Shop Talks, a safe, familiar and judgment-free space for Black men to open up about life, challenges and mental health.

Led by trained Black therapists who understand the culture, these sessions create space for conversations that matter in a setting that feels authentic.

📅 29th August | from 11am
📍 World Cutz, E17 7PY
💈 Free haircuts available

Open to Black men aged 18+.

We believe change happens when community, culture and care come together and Barber Shop Talks is a powerful example of that.

📞 Find out more: 020 4531 6208

Address

The Outset Centre, 2A Grange Road
London
E178AH

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+442045316208

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