Celebrating 35 years of Youth Action Alliance

This year marks 35 years of Youth Action Alliance supporting young people to grow, thrive and reach their full potential. Over the past three and a half decades, we’ve worked alongside thousands of young people, families, and communities, creating opportunities that build confidence, resilience and brighter futures.

This milestone is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our community, from the young people who inspire us every day, to our staff, volunteers, partners and supporters who make this work possible. Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us create lasting, positive change.

Tania Moore, Chief Executive, Youth Action Alliance, said:

"It’s such a privilege to celebrate 35 years of the Youth Action Alliance! For three and a half decades, we’ve been lucky enough to be at the heart of this community, helping young people grow, supporting families, and creating real opportunities that change lives. I’m so proud of what we’ve built together, and honestly, I’m even more excited about what’s still to come. This birthday is a huge thank you to our incredible staff, volunteers, trustees, partners, and most of all, the young people who make this journey so special. Together, we’ve created something really meaningful: a true legacy of hope, opportunity, and community."

Black Current News amplifies the One Heart Festival story — and our call for support

We are grateful to Black Current News for shining a light on the One Heart Festival and the urgent funding challenge we are facing. Their exclusive article tells the story of our festival - a free, annual community gathering in North Kensington that has brought together more than 2,500 people each year since its founding in 2017 in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire.

The festival offers football tournaments, youth performances, creative workshops, wellbeing activities and free food, providing a vital space for remembrance, healing and connection for the whole community. With a £50,000 funding shortfall, Black Current News is helping us reach new audiences and call on anyone who can help, whether through donations, corporate sponsorship, in-kind support or volunteering to ensure our community event can go ahead.

You can support us directly through our crowdfunder, which is live now.

Community Invited to Support One Heart Festival 2026

Nearly nine years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the One Heart Festival continues to bring the North Kensington community together in remembrance, healing and hope. Each year, this free community event offers a warm, welcoming space filled with live music, sports, children’s activities, art workshops and, importantly, a memorial ceremony to honour the 72 lives lost.

As we prepare for this year’s festival, we’re excited to once again create a day where our community can come together, reconnect and celebrate our collective strength. To help make the 2026 event truly special, we’re inviting local residents and supporters to chip in if they can.

Every donation, big or small, helps us keep the festival free and accessible for everyone. Your support directly funds activities, equipment, youth programmes, and the memorial elements that make this day so meaningful.

For young people especially, the One Heart Festival can be transformative. It connects them to local services, gives them opportunities to learn new skills, and helps build the confidence they need to follow their ambitions.

Your contribution will help create a day of unity, joy and opportunity for more than 2,500 local residents.

If you’re able to support, please give what you can. Together, we can keep the One Heart spirit alive.

Together for Grenfell: One Heart, One Community

Black History Month - Highlights video now available!

We are pleased to share our Black History Month highlights video - a vibrant celebration of culture, resilience, and community. It highlights the importance of honouring Black history while showcasing the creativity and voices of young artists.

Through music, spoken word, and powerful visuals, the video emphasizes themes of pride, unity, and empowerment, reminding everyone that Black History Month is not only about remembering the past but also about inspiring future generations to continue shaping change.

A special thanks to singer-songwriter Maxi Millz and actor/producer Clarke Peters for joining us for a very special session.

A reflection on Black History Month - YAA CEO

As a Black woman CEO in the youth charity sector, I often reflect on the journey that brought me here. Too often passion is mistaken for being “too assertive’’. But the truth is, I simply wake up every morning with a fire to create opportunities for young people and that is what fuels me.

The charity world is not an easy place to navigate. It gets harder every year, especially when striving to be invited into certain rooms and around certain tables. Yet when I look back on where I started working from the ground up. I know every challenge has been part of building the foundation I stand on today. That is my power, and that is my pride.

This year I’m surrounding myself with people and organisations that believe in creating real pathways for grassroots charities like Youth Action Alliance. My hope is that more corporate partners will open their doors so that small, dedicated charities can not only survive but thrive, building sustainable futures for the next generation.

I’m also reminded of my love for carnival, and the incredible Respect Campaign created by Anthea Hudson at the Notting Hill Carnival. Carnival has always been about honouring our history, our struggles, and our resilience but also about joy, community, and looking forward to a brighter future.

Black History Month is a reminder to stand firm, to be proud, and to keep pushing forward. Here’s to the opportunities ahead and to the power of passion, resilience, and community.

Tania Moore

CEO - Youth Action Alliance