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🏅 Zest of Mind Achieves London Youth Bronze Quality Mark

We’re thrilled to announce that Zest of Mind has been awarded the London Youth Bronze Quality Mark (January 2026) in recognition of our commitment to delivering high-quality, safe and inclusive programmes for young people.

This achievement validates our work in safeguarding, youth voice, programme delivery and organisational excellence — and strengthens our ability to support the young people and families we serve.

Learn more about us

Our Current Activities

Half Term Heritage, Art & Culture Programme

Young people 13 to 21 will
⌁ Understand the origins of afro hair
⌁ Learn how to braid and cornrow
⌁ Create artwork and performances
⌁ Gain skills in Research and Interviewing
⌁ Deliver your own event
⌁ Develop pieces for the Heritage Museum
Sessions take place at:
Art Park Harrow, Greenhill Way, Harrow HA1 1LE
Days: Mon 27 Oct, Tue 28 Oct, Fri 31 Oct and Sat 1 Nov.
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Call 07543267673 for more info.
 

Basketball Sessions

Are you 10 to 18 years old? Every Saturday 2 to 4pm @ Willesden Sports Centre receive professional coaching from England international basketball star Mike Martin. Available to boys and girls of all abilities. Young people can learn to play and increase their basketball skills, whilst having plenty fun.
 

If you are unable to join these classes, then check out our videos where you can see workouts, challenges and much more. 

Also, be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel, and get notified of new videos as soon as they are released.

Advice and Support Services

No matter the issue you’re never alone. Please speak to one of our coaches for support, advice or further resources about the things that are concerning you.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying. Please refer to the ‘Advice & Support’ section of the site if you’re worried about bullying or want to find out where you can get help.

https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/

Whether you’re just starting out, upskilling, or looking for a career change – there’s an apprenticeship for everyone.

https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

Activities and information for young people in Brent.

https://www.brentyouthzone.org.uk/

Brook is the only national charity to offer both clinical sexual health services, education & wellbeing services for young people.

https://www.brook.org.uk/

CEOP is there to keep children safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. If you’re worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating online let CEOP know.

https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/

Childline is a free service for children and young people. Whatever problems or dangers they’re facing Childline is available to listen 365 days a year.

Helpline: 0800 1111

https://www.childline.org.uk/

Childnet has tips, games and online safety advice to help young people get the best out of the internet and stay safe online. 

https://www.childnet.com/young-people/

To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Helpline: 116 123 

Email: jo@samaritans.org 

https://www.samaritans.org/

The Mayor of London’s volunteering team. Visit their website to find volunteering roles and start making a difference in your local community.

https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/volunteering/search/

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are there to help you take on any challenge you may face from mental health, money, homelessness, finding a job, break-ups and drugs 

https://www.themix.org.uk/

Upcoming Events

🎉 FREE YOUTH EVENT | WEST LONDON | FEB 2026

Young people don’t need another leaflet.
They need real opportunities, real people, real pathways.

RISE: The Future of Sport – Youth-Led Careers Expo 2026 is a free, interactive careers and wellbeing event for young people aged 13–25 (including SEND & NEET).

🎯 What’s different about RISE?

Meet real employers with live opportunities

Try hands-on activities across 6 exciting zones

Explore jobs, apprenticeships, training & mentoring

Discover careers behind sport – not just on the pitch

📍 Dormers Wells High School, Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, Middlesex, UB1 3HZ
📅 20 February 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 4:00pm
💷 FREE to attend

👉 Young people register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xNy89O_kl0-7glnExrIzQWa9qAse62lJpcz_YoP0UnVUQTRUOFNEQzdQN0I4VTFGRzk2SEZFSVlUUy4u&route=shorturl 

Delivered by @rolladome All Skate through Degrees of Opportunity – placing young people at the centre of careers, confidence and choice.

What We Do

Find out more about us as well as our current projects and activities.

Activities & Projects

Take a look at our range of activities and projects that run, both independently and with our partners.

Accolades & Testimonials

See exactly how we have impacted various people and communities.

Partnerships

Check out our list of partners that help fuel our vision.

Key Dates

Children’s Mental Health Week

National Apprenticeship Week

Safer Internet Day

World Book Day

London Job Show (Stratford)

International Women’s Day

Youth Voice Census

Earth Day 

Stephen Lawrence Day

London Job Show (W12)

Mental Health Awareness Week

Volunteers Week 

Healthy Eating Week 

Bike Week 

Men’s Health Week

Windrush Day

South Asian Heritage Month

Youth Employment Week

International Youth Day

National Fitness Day 

Black History Month

World Mental Health Day  

Youth Work Week

Anti-Bullying Week

World Children’s Day

9th – 15th February 2026

9th – 15th February 2026

10th February 2026

5th March 2026

6th – 7th March 2026

8th March 2026

23rd March 2026

22nd April 2026

22nd April 2026

15th – 16th May 2026

11th – 17th May 2026

1st – 7th June 2026

10th – 14th June 2026

9th – 15th June 2026

15th – 21st June 2026

22nd June 2026

1st – 31st July 2026

6th – 10th July 2026

12th August 2026

18th September 2026

1st October – 31st October 2026

10th October 2026

Date TBC

16th – 20th November 2026

20th November 2026

Term Dates (2025 - 2026)

Autumn Term 2025

Half Term

Christmas Holiday

Spring Term 2026

Half Term

Easter Holiday

Summer Term 2026

Half Term

Summer Holiday

1st September to 19th December 2025

27th October to 31st October 2025

22nd December 2025 to 2nd January 2026

5th January to 27th March 2026

16th February to 20th February 2026

30th March to Friday 10th April 2026

13th April to Thursday 23rd July 2026

25th May to 29th May 2026

24th July to 31st August 2026

Progress is Progress

No matter how small the achievement, it is still progress. Get in contact and start making positive changes with us today!

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