About us
We are MACWO: a London-based charity on a mission to support vulnerable mothers and young people across our capital. Our work is centered on delivering direct community-level support, to the people who need it most. We do this through our programmes—Families and School, Youth Work, Health and Well-being, Skills Training, Ex-Offender Support, and Residential Trips.
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Lives improved across West and North London
From our community engagement survey: 98% of respondents gained new skills. We have helped 10,000+ people over the years and reach 30+ nationalities from our three offices.
What we do
Programs
This section highlights the different support programs we offer. Our services are based on family values that support mothers, providing them with advice, skills and access to local authority services. We work with families, youth, ex-offenders and communities across London.
Families and School
Putting families at the heart of our work.
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Youth Work
Supporting & developing the youth of London.
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Health and Well-being
It is important to look after our mental health.
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Skills Training
We want to help you gain skills.
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Ex-Offender Support
Working closely with ex-offenders, prisons and families.
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Residential Trips
Our mission is to expand the status of farming in Africa.
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Advice & Mediation
Trusted, culturally aware advice and mediation for families navigating difficult situations.
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Community Outreach
Information, advocacy and events that connect our community to vital services.
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Our Projects
Our work is centered on delivering direct community-level support, to the people who need it most.
Families and School
Challenges outside the classroom can significantly affect a child’s learning and development. At MACWO, we work closely with families to create lasting, positive change that benefits both children and their caregivers.
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Youth Work
At MACWO, we are dedicated to supporting Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) youth communities across London.
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Mental Health
At MACWO, we are dedicated to raising awareness about mental health across London. Taking care of our mental wellbeing is vital—it influences how we think, feel, and connect with the world and those around us.
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Community in action
Sport, celebration, and coming together—our community at its best.
From friendly matches that bring families together to youth gatherings at our centre, we create spaces where everyone can connect, celebrate and grow.