New knife bins installed across Brent, in partnership with the Raheem Sterling Foundation and Word 4 Weapons, are now providing safe places to surrender knives and signposting opportunities for education, employment and social mobility.
Knife bins in Brent
Emma Marsh (Raheem Sterling Foundation), Clive Ellington (Trustee - Raheem Sterling Foundation), Young People from Youth Offending Service, Chris Bird CEO, Robert Dyer (Youth Offending Service,) Abdi Farah (Trustee - Raheem Sterling Foundation) and Yvonne Codner (Word4Weapons).
The knife amnesty bins provide a safe and anonymous way for people to dispose of knives, reducing the risk of them being used as a weapon or to cause harm.
Knife bin locations
The bins are located at:
- Denmark Road, Kilburn
- Wellspring Crescent, Chalkhill
- Neasden Lane, Neasden
- Fortunegate Road, Harlesden
- Old North Circular Road, Monks Park
- Hillside, Stonebridge
- Park Lane, Wembley
Support to move away from knife crime
The bins align with the Raheem Sterling Foundation’s Power of 7 objectives - social mobility, employment, education, community, creativity, leadership and enterprise.
The groups listed below will support young people move away from knife crime and connect them to a more positive path, including mentoring opportunities or getting into work.
| Name of commissioned service | More information | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Sport at the Heart | A community charity focused on getting families active. The aim is to make sport and physical activity fun, inclusive and easy to incorporate into everyday routines. People of all ages can access engaging and affordable sports in Brent, including children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities SEND). | www.sportattheheart.org |
| Air Network | AIR Network specialise in engaging and supporting society's most vulnerable individuals, including ex-offenders, those facing addiction, mental health issues, or homelessness. The team is comprised of individuals who have personally experienced similar challenges and offer free support services tailored to promote recovery, reduce reoffending, and achieve sustained positive outcomes. | 0203 930 0918 www.airnetwork.co.uk |
| St Giles | St Giles is a national charity dedicated to assisting individuals facing obstacles such as poverty, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation, and abuse, to forge a brighter future. Drawing upon real-life experiences, the teams offers advice, training, and support tailored to the challenges of today. | 0207 708 8000 www.stgilestrust.org.uk |
| Brent Centre For Young People | The Brent Centre for Young People is one of the UK's first mental health services dedicated to adolescents, reaching individuals who might otherwise go without support. Offering a safe haven for young people to address and navigate their concerns, the centre plays a crucial role in providing tailored therapeutic interventions. | 0207 328 0918 www.brentcentre.org.uk |
| Connect Stars | Connect Stars strives to become a leading household organization dedicated to providing young people with safe spaces to express themselves creatively, engage actively and contribute to their communities. | 07415 871384 www.connectstars.org |
| United Borders | United Borders, are an award-winning charity, which works within the community to provide essential support to at-risk youths. The services are tailored to assist young individuals during moments of crisis, offering comprehensive wrap-around provisions that rapidly and sustainably improve their well-being. Music serves as the primary avenue for engagement, enabling young people to freely express themselves and discuss topics often overlooked. | info@UnitedBorders.org www.unitedborders.org |
| Young Brent Foundation | The Young Brent Foundation is committed to unlocking the potential of children and young people in Brent. Developed to address ongoing challenges in the children and youth sector, youth foundations like Young Brent Foundation foster collaboration between public, private, and voluntary sectors to drive positive change for young people. | info@YoungBrentFoundation.org.uk www.youngbrentfoundation.org.uk |
| Brent Youth Zone | Youth based activities and clubs in Brent | www.brentyouthzone.org.uk |
Last updated 14/03/24