Community & Social Justice Education & Young People 2026
SkyWay Charity

SkyWay Charity Report and Financial Statements Year Ending 31 March 2025

SkyWay Charity is an open access youth and community charity operating across Hackney, Southwark, Islington and Lewisham, serving disadvantaged young people aged 8–25 from predominantly Black and Global Majority communities. In 2024/25 it engaged over 1,400 young people, provided over 3,500 meals, supported 230+ families, and trained 10 Youth Champions in accredited qualifications. Despite operating from temporary venues after issues at its Blue Hut base, the charity maintained full programme delivery across youth clubs, school transition mentoring, holiday programmes and a new employability pilot. Total income was £613,159, secured from funders including the Henry Smith Charity, National Lottery and Hackney Council.

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📋About

Open access youth clubs at the Blue Hut, Fellows Court and Damilola Taylor Centre; targeted mentoring and school transition support; holiday programmes with sports, arts and residential trips; employability programme (SkyWay Horizons) covering CV writing, interview skills and digital skills; community food and family support; befriending and wellbeing projects for adults; youth-led food social action groups; peer leadership and accredited training Custom geography from upload: Hackney, Southwark, Islington and Lewisham, UK

📊Key Metrics

Over 1,400 young people engaged across all programmes; 85% from Black and Global Majority backgrounds Key Metric 1
Over 3,500 meals provided throughout the year; 86+ families receiving frequent food packages, meals or vouchers Key Metric 2
£613,159 total income; 10 Youth Champions trained to Level 1 Basketball Coaching and Level 2 AQA qualifications Key Metric 3

✅Key Outcomes

  • 35+ young people supported through primary to secondary school transition, reducing exclusion risks and building confidence
  • Youth Champions programme participants gained qualifications and went on to deliver their own sports and community sessions
  • 230+ families supported throughout the year through food, wellbeing programmes and community food projects including community kitchen sessions for asylum seekers

📍Geography

London, Other

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