August 2026
As summer starts to wind down, we wanted to take a moment to share everything that's been happening at WLAC — and there's a lot to celebrate. From a wonderful evening at Neighbourhood Nosh to the incredible results of our Champions for Children campaign, your generosity continues to make a real difference to the children and families we support.
We've also got plenty to look forward to, with Lightning Talks, our Annual Quiz and the return of Postcards Anon all on the horizon — plus a look at how therapy helps the whole family, a recipe from the WLAC kitchen, and our tributes to two key supporters who passed away this summer.
Thank you, as always, for everything you do.
The Team at WLAC x
THERAPEUTIC SPOTLIGHT
UNDERSTANDING THERAPY AT WEST LONDON ACTION FOR CHILDREN
Therapy can help children, young people, parents and carers make sense of difficult emotions, behaviours and relationships in a safe and supportive space. At WLAC, our therapists draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, tailoring support to each individual and helping families build greater understanding, resilience and stronger relationships. Read more about therapy at WLAC here
FUNDRAISING AND EVENTS UPDATES
NEIGHBOURHOOD NOSH 2026
This year’s Neighbourhood Nosh raised over £6,400 for WLAC, bringing around 100 guests together for a wonderful evening of food, friendship and community spirit around Brook Green. A huge thank you to everyone who hosted, cooked, sponsored and joined us - your generosity helps support our vital work with vulnerable children and families. Read more
CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN 2026
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters and pledge givers and the Childhood Trust our Champions for Children campaign raised an amazing £32,109.32 (including Gift Aid)! Every donation was doubled through match funding, helping us raise vital funds to continue providing therapy and counselling to vulnerable children and families in our community. Read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
LIGHTNING TALKS No.10
Join us for the tenth in our series of Lightning Talks - an evening of short talks on a variety of fascinating subjects, presented by passionate local experts.
Our speakers are Sophie Harrowes, Emily Gale, Auriol Herford, John Hartley, Kati McMillan and Rajan Datar, each of whom will be speaking for 6 minutes each on a subject about which they are passionate.
Click here to find out more and register to secure your seat!
WLAC ANNUAL QUIZ
Mark your calendars because it's back! The WLAC Annual Quiz returns to he Great Hall at St Paul's Girls’ School, on Monday 19th October 2026.
POSTCARDS ANON 2026
Postcards Anon is this year taking place between 17th and 20th November at TV Centre, W12. Our iconic exhibition and sale of postcard-sized original artworks, raises vital funds for West London Action for Children.
We’re inviting artists, both professional and amateur, to donate original, postcard-sized artwork, signed only on the back - keeping the artist’s identity a secret until it is purchased! Find out more about how to donate here.
FROM THE KITCHEN
As summer begins to wind down and we look towards cooler days, there’s nothing quite like having a pot of homemade chicken stock ready to turn into a quick, comforting meal.
Try the former Lord Mayoress of London, Florence King's recipe!
Many more tried-and-tested recipes, suggested by local people of note, can be found in WLAC’s West London Cook Book. Copies are available for £10 by contacting team@wlac.org.uk.
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM: REMEMBERING TWO CHERISHED SUPPORTERS
This summer we said goodbye to two remarkable people who gave so much to WLAC over the years. Edmund Sixsmith and Jim Leaviss were both steadfast champions of our work — generous with their time, their wisdom and their belief in what we do for local children and families. Read on to learn more about Jim and Edmund, and the lasting mark they've left on WLAC.