Easter 2026
Spring is here, and with it comes a moment to celebrate the quiet but meaningful progress we have been making at WLAC. It has been a heartening start to the year — one defined by connection, resilience, and hope.
From our Rebuilding Family Lives group, offering a safe and supported space for mums who have experienced domestic abuse, to our Dads Matter course, encouraging father figures to open up about the challenges of parenthood, we have been privileged to witness real change in our community. We have also been moved by the impact of our Mighty Me group, running in a local primary school, where children have been discovering their inner strengths — with parents telling us they have noticed a real change in their children's happiness.
In a world that can feel increasingly unsafe, we are proud to be a place where families find the tools, the understanding, and the community they need to thrive. Thank you for your invaluable support in enabling us to do this vital work.
From everyone at WLAC, we wish you a wonderful holiday weekend.
TEAM NEWS
THANK YOU
A huge thank you to L'Oréal, based in White City, for mailing over a thousand copies of our Impact Report: 2023-2025 to supporters and funders. The report brings to life the real difference your support makes, through powerful stories like Haruko's — a mother who has navigated domestic violence and the challenges of raising two children with complex health conditions. Her story, and others like it, speak for themselves.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THE LONDON MARATHON 2026
Thousands of runners will descend on London for the 2026 Marathon on April 26th tackling the famous 26.2-mile course.
Our own Fabulous Four will take on the challenge in support of WLAC - not just as runners, but as champions for stronger families and happier children!
Join us on Thursday 30th April at 7pm for the 9th Lightning Talks, held this time in the iconic Curtis Building on Paddenswick Road, for an evening of short talks on a variety of fascinating subjects, presented by passionate local experts.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear captivating stories and gain new insights.
We're delighted to invite you to a progressive dinner party around Brook Green for the annual Neighbourhood Nosh. Please join us on Thursday, 7th May from 6.30pm for a roving dinner party at secret locations.
The evening starts with a drinks party with prosecco and canapés, kindly hosted at a venue on Brook Green, before you enjoy a delicious dinner cooked by your neighbours. Click here to register
THE HOLIDAY TABLE
Simnel cake used to be associated with Mothering Sunday which, falling in the middle of Lent, was a welcome break from 40 days of fasting. Rosemary Mortimer of Brackenbury Residents Association recommends Mary Berry's recipe as 'fail safe and delicious'. Many more reliable recipes suggested by local people of note can be found in WLAC's West London Cook Book (copies available for £10 by contacting team@wlac.org.uk).