Making a difference, where it matters most.
Action4Gascoigne is a ongoing ground-breaking social action project
Action4Gascoigne (A4G) is a social action project for 11-18 year olds who live on and around the severely deprived Gascoigne Estate in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.
Giving young people a voice.
Through our creative, user-led sessions participants gain vital knowledge, communication and leadership skills that are essential for future employment.
A4G’s innovative approach gives young people a voice and encourages them to work together to implement change, channeling their own personal development, energy and commitment into positive community engagement.
Building confidence and self-esteem.
Our weekly after school sessions and intensive holiday schemes provide vulnerable young people with regular activities and a safe and supportive environment to build confidence, self-esteem and key life skills.
With guidance from our team of skilled facilitators, participants identify local problems, then plan and deliver events and campaigns to tackle them.
Making a difference since 2015.
We’ve been running A4G since 2015 and to date hundreds of young people have participated in A4G sessions and thousands of residents have attended our events. A4G have delivered many events in partnership with a variety of organisations, including:
a Street Party to improve community cohesion with the Gascoigne Parents’ Forum
a litter pick with CleanUp UK to combat the estate’s litter problem
a Winter Wonderland with the local Foodbank to raise funds for the homeless
a theatre performance performed at Studio 3 Arts to tackle the rising issues around gangs and youth violence.
What People Are Saying
“I want to thank Chain Reaction for helping me to become a better person and helping me to realise what is important in life.”
— Chloe, 19, Participant, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“Young people can meet new friends, get outside, form a network, have people they can speak to… and it allows the community to build their neighbourhood. [A4G is] such a great opportunity for young people and the wider community!”
— Martha, Community Engagement Officer, Community Consultation, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“I enjoyed the community togetherness… We all brainstormed and came up with positive, viable ideas. It really brings people together.
It is nothing but positive and A4G strive to do their best for the future of the next generation.”
— Tarik, Police Officer, Community Consultation, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
“I would like to thank Chain Reaction for helping me become a young adult; they are all amazing, lovely and kind people and if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be the person I am today.”
— Participant, 19, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham
Get in touch.
To find out more about A4G or to explore how we may help your community, drop us a line.