We are all feeling the loss of Heather Boxer's presence and leadership.  These have been a difficult few months for us but Heather left a strong team and clear legacy to steer our work. Her empathy, professionalism, and hard work have been woven into the fabric of everything we do.

Friends, colleagues and family gathered at Riverside Studios to celebrate the life of our much-loved late Chief Executive, Heather Boxer, who passed away in January 2025. Around 70 guests came together to share memories, reflect on Heather’s extraordinary 45 years of dedication to WLAC, and honour the warmth, vision and compassion that shaped the charity’s heart and community. It was a moving afternoon of remembrance, gratitude and love - a real testament to the lasting impact Heather had on so many lives.

The Hammersmith Club hosted our third annual Scottish dancing and curry evening, which was a joyful, sell-out success - raising an incredible £5,500 (including Gift Aid) for WLAC. With lively ceilidh dancing led by Simon Wales and his band, delicious vegetarian curries, homemade brownies and a brilliant Scottish-themed raffle, it was a wonderful night of community, generosity and fun. Our heartfelt thanks go to the dedicated events committee, generous sponsors and volunteers, and everyone who took to the dance floor to help support local children and families.

Our annual Bridge Evening returned to Holy Trinity Church Hall, Brook Green, bringing together keen players for a lively tournament, delicious two-course supper and a warm community atmosphere. Thanks to the incredible efforts of the Brook Green Events Committee, dedicated volunteers, and the generous support of Finlay Brewer Estate Agents, the evening raised over £2,000 for WLAC. It was a wonderful example of friends and neighbours coming together to have fun while supporting local children and families.

Each year, our Holiday Hampers project brings warmth, dignity and a little bit of magic to families using WLAC’s services. Lovingly prepared and delivered by our dedicated volunteers, over 90 families received thoughtfully packed hampers filled with essentials, gifts and treats - generously donated by partners including the Junior League of London, The Unicorn & Kew Green Preparatory Schools, and FitFlop. At a time of heightened financial pressure, these hampers help parents and children feel seen, valued and supported, reminding families that they are not alone during the festive season

Postcards Anon 2025 returned to Television Centre, Wood Lane for its fourth year, raising an incredible £13,500 for West London Action for Children. With over 700 original postcard-sized artworks and ceramics on display, alongside a vibrant Silent Auction and live music from the Hanwell Ukulele Group, the event was a joyful celebration of creativity and community. Our heartfelt thanks go to the talented artists, dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors and everyone who attended - your support helps us continue providing vital mental health and family services to local children and families.

WLAC Lightning Talks No.8 returned to Kite Studios for another lively evening of ideas, inspiration and community - raising over £800 to support our work with local families. More than forty supporters gathered to hear six expert speakers deliver fast-paced, six-minute talks on topics ranging from Bach and Edward Hopper to children’s books and the power of television. With delicious canapés, flowing conversation and a brilliant atmosphere, it was a joyful celebration of knowledge shared in support of children and young people across Hammersmith & Fulham and Kensington & Chelsea.

What better way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon than gathering in your local park with friends?

In September, WLAC supporters came together at Ravenscourt Park for a joyful lawn bowls fundraising event, complete with fizz, homemade cake and plenty of laughter. With guidance from the wonderful Ravenscourt Park Bowling Club team, guests enjoyed friendly competition, fresh air and connection - a perfect reminder of the power of community, wellbeing and simple moments shared outdoors.

What was once our Blue Room has been transformed into the Heather Room, renamed in memory of our much-loved Chief Executive, Heather. Thanks to the generosity of GLG volunteers, Adventures in Furniture, and our volunteer Angela, the space is now a warm and welcoming room where families can feel safe, supported, and at ease during therapy.

One of our therapists writes about the importance of therapists training to work with interpreters, to help break language barriers, and build bridges of communication with the families we support.

She’s done it again! Our 14-year-old superstar fundraiser, Aara Bhatia, is recognised yet again for her incredible and inspirational efforts to support not only WLAC but the community overall with her charitable efforts. We couldn’t be more proud!

We are so grateful for the Ten Acres Residents Association for inviting us to their Annual Street Party, where they very generously donated the proceedings from entry and raffle tickets to WLAC to support CAMEO, our therapeutic stay-and-play group. Thanks to everyone who came along and bought raffle tickets, the Street Party raised a record-breaking amount for CAMEO!

We shine a light on a superstar runner, Mel Howes, who ran a half-marathon across the Oresund Bridge, from Denmark to Sweden, in aid of WLAC!

It’s that time again! We watched your donations get DOUBLED in this year’s Champions for Children Match Funding Campaign, where together we raised over £21,000!

For this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week, we take a look at how community can help to better our mental health, and just how important connections with people around us can be in helping us feel better.

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the wonderful volunteers who help make our work possible. Read more about what our volunteers do, and see who our Volunteer Spotlight shines on this year!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined the 2025 Neighbourhood Nosh for making it such a wonderful evening.  The soiree started in great style thanks to Benjamin and Maider, who welcomed about a hundred guests to their beautiful home and allowed everyone to enjoy a golden evening in their garden.

One of our own WLAC therapists dives into the impact of therapy in schools, offering a frontline perspective.

One of our therapists shares insight on ‘a therapist’s therapy’, explaining how external supervision helps therapists stay ethical, effective and reflective in their work.

On Sunday 27th April, we saw our 7 incredible runners make it through 26.2 miles across London in aid of WLAC!