Youth work matters.
Giving young people a safe space to learn, grow, and find their confidence is at the core of WEST Youth Zone’s purpose-built youth space. It offers a wide range of activities each evening, all facilitated by expert coaches.
As the Community Partner of St James West London, the partnership opens doors to opportunities that young people may not have thought possible, helping them step into adulthood with the skills, resilience, and self-belief they need. As a proud founding donor, St James is thrilled to celebrate a partnership that’s already making a real difference to the lives of young people in White City.
Since the partnership began in 2023, St James colleagues and its supply chain have rallied behind the cause, cycling from London to Paris, lacing up their trainers for 10km runs, and donning their aprons for the fiercely contested annual bake-off. With additional support from the Berkeley Foundation, together we have committed over £130,000 (so far) in support of WEST’s vital work.
The commitment from St James goes far beyond the finishing line. Additional investment in the charity’s Just 4 Girls programme will ensure that more young women can access the benefits of sport. A Berkeley team took part in the Girl’s Community Cup organised by WEST, showing their support of the programme.
Through the partnership, funding has also been allocated to support the launch of WEST’s employability programme – a project St James will help to grow and develop over the next two years.
St James’ work with charity partners doesn’t stop there. Through the Foundation’s Strategic Partnership with Imperial College, St James staff volunteer for the Maker Challenge Programmes, inspiring young minds to explore their creativity and innovation. St James hosts site visits for those curious about STEM careers and, in partnership with St James St William, they’ve welcomed three young people for hands-on work experience placements this summer.
St James is not just about fundraising – it’s about future-raising. Thanks to the team for their ongoing support of the foundation and our charity partners.