We sit where community meets clinical expertise. We are small enough to know every family by name, but experienced enough to advise local authorities and national funders.
Our strength lies in our flexibility and responsiveness without compromising professional standards. When families are written off as “hard to reach,” we stay curious and stay present. When support doesn’t exist, we build it. We are open, collaborative, and deeply rooted in lived experience.
With a solid track record of achievements, including a partnership with Cambridge University’s Social Ventures, Lasting Support provides evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy services, such as our Young Ealing Foundation award-winning programme Building Bridges.
In addition, our trading arm, Lasting Support Services, provides training and workshops for both professionals and organisations that work with young people. If you are interested in working with us and require further information, please visit the Lasting Support Services page below.
Chair & Wellbeing Trustee
A seasoned communications and committees manager at the Association of British Neurologists, Fardousa brings strategic problem-solving skills and expertise in HR conflict resolution. With a background in health and wellness, she is a compassionate mentor committed to professional and personal development.
Honouree Trustee
A renowned writer and activist in the UK state care sector, has made a significant impact on the field. His two books, which detail significant failings in the care system, are a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the system’s challenges. As the founder of The Care Leavers Project, Chris is dedicated to dismantling the barriers that hinder young people leaving care from achieving success. His extensive work has earned him a place on numerous media channels such as the BBC, Channel 4, and ITV.
Strategic Lead Trustee
Serving as a personal business advisor at the Cambridge Social Venture Incubator, Leonore is an occupational psychologist specialising in providing evidence-based performance solutions. With extensive coaching and mentoring experience, she empowers entrepreneurs, students, and professionals, particularly those living with neurodiversity or long-term health conditions.
Legal Trustee
As the Director of the Parents Action and Resource Centre, Ade is a visionary leader dedicated to addressing inequalities in the education system. As a barrister and immigration solicitor, as well as a teacher of African history and a community organiser, he embodies all our core values.
Safeguarding Trustee
Nimco’s resilience in overcoming barriers, including her journey with a physical disability due to polio and nerve damage, has shaped her into an exceptional social worker, mother, and advocate for social change. Her dedication to social mobility and expertise in governance, policy, and campaigning make her a valuable asset to our board.
Grace Quansah is the founder of WAPPY, and has been dedicated towards the betterment of young people and adult thinkers. Through her charity individuals encouraged to use their written, visual and audio narratives to strike change at a global level.
Hamza Egal, a key team member at Lasting Support Services since 2023, focuses on youth development, sustainability, and economic empowerment. He shapes safeguarding policies, addresses childhood trauma, and advises on impactful youth and community policies.
Dr Emma Howarth is an associate professor in child and family mental health in the School of Psychology, University of Sussex. Her research is two-fold, focusing on the response to children who experience domestic violence and abuse and on improving the quality of data available.
Sema Gornall is an award winning social entrepreneur, writer, artist, human rights activist and the CEO/Founder of the Vavengers.
Rachel Cullen is a strategic leader and change agent with over 20 years of experience in the UK and global not-for-profit sectors. She supports mission-driven organisations to navigate change, build inclusive strategies, and deliver sustainable impact.
Payzee Mahmod is an award-winning activist, public speaker, and consultant specialising in gender equality. As a child marriage survivor and campaigner, Mahmod works to end harmful practices including child marriage, FGM and virginity testing.
Danny Rodeck, a London-based songwriter, vocal coach, and producer, has a clear focus in his work-children’s self-expression and emotional healing. With over 15 years of experience in the music industry and a background in neuropsychology, specialising in behaviour and the performing arts, Danny is uniquely positioned to deliver trauma-informed music therapy sessions for children.
Vean Ima is a writer, poet and singer/songwriter from London known for her widely shared socially conscious poetry and music.
She has been commissioned by charities such as MIND, Skye Alexandra House and Forward U.K. Women’s lifestyle brand ELVIE, The University of Herts, The London Ambulance Service and PRIDE in London. Her Essay ‘It Is Loud’ is featured in the Anthology Silent Tears, published by Spellbound Books (2024) which raised funds to purchase essential items for women and girls in Gaza.
At Lasting Support, our mission is to provide enduring assistance to disadvantaged youths and their families affected by trauma.
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