Informed parents.Empowered youth.Safer communities.
Bringing parents, young people and local partners together to reduce street violence, strengthen families and create positive opportunities across Hackney and beyond.
TogetherWe can make
a difference.
a difference.
Who we are
Community action that protects young lives.
We educate and support parents while encouraging young people to avoid gangs and access positive opportunities.
NPAYOF highlights the issues young people face, helps parents recognise warning signs and strengthens safeguarding through forums, practical support and partnerships.
Government cannot do it all, and neither can parents. But together, we can make a difference.Learn more about NPAYOF ↗
What we doSupport for families.
Support for families.
Opportunities for young people.
Our programmes respond to real community needs—from safe youth activities and food support to parent education and community connection.
01
Chatsworth Youth Club
A safe, welcoming space offering homework support, music, dancing, drama, cooking and sports.
Explore the Youth Club ↗
02
Chatsworth Food Hub
Free food parcels, signposting, referrals and form-filling support. No voucher is needed—just walk in.
Visit the Food Hub ↗
03
Parent & Community Forums
Open conversations that inform parents, connect professionals and give residents a voice.
Join a forum ↗Help & Wellbeing
Support with benefits, forms, cost-of-living challenges, health information and referrals.
Find support ↗ Happening in our community
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Upcoming events & opportunities
Online forum
24 September · 7:00 PM · Zoom
Online Safety, School Transition and Parent Awareness
A National Parents and Youth Open Forum session with Abigail Gyamah of Young Hackney and Michael Dawswell of Maashes Hetep.
Join on Zoom ↗
We’re hiring
Flexible · Wednesday or Thursday · 6 weeks
Life Skills Instructor
Lead drama, dance or music sessions for young people aged 10–16. The role is two hours per week for six weeks.
Send CV & cover letter ↗
Our purpose
A borough where families can live, work and grow without fear.
We promote community cohesion, raise awareness of youth culture and build relationships with professionals, local organisations and residents to reduce knife crime, gun crime and street violence.
Support our work ↗01
Educate and equip parents to protect and safeguard their children.
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Connect young people with safe spaces and positive opportunities.
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Strengthen collaboration across the community and local services.
04
Reduce isolation and increase access to practical support.
Looking for help?
Get support ↗
You do not have to work it out alone.
Tell us what support you need. Our team can help with forms, benefits, food support, youth activities, referrals and other local services.
Give your time.Grow your community.
Become a volunteer
Positive change needs passionate people.
The key to a successful, long-running community programme is a dependable team of helpers and volunteers.
We welcome people who want to give back by engaging young people in positive activities and promoting social inclusion.
Volunteer with NPAYOF ↗
Contact NPAYOF
office.nationalparentsforum@gmail.com
Clapton Park Methodist Church
99 Chatsworth Road
London E5 0LH