Friday 14^th July.

This week, on Wednesday, we had our 5^th birthday here at the RWF. So, we thought it would be a good opportunity to update you all on some of the things we've achieved in our first 5 years.

We've…

1. supported 376 Londoners, helping 358 of them to change their offending behaviour positively.
2. worked in 16 London boroughs, delivering mentoring, employability and life skills training.
3. delivered programmes in 2 London prisons.
4. been chosen to take part in Project Oracle's Youth Justice Cohort of 2016/17.
5. partnered with 18 other organisations to deliver our services.
6. developed a female only programme, incorporating climbing, counselling and mentoring.
7. worked...

Hi, my name is Keshia, I have been doing my placement at The RWF for just over 3 months and I love it here. Why do I love it? Let me tell you.

I am yet to experience a charity or non-profit organisation that works with people who have been through the criminal justice system in such a positive light as The RWF. We are constantly working on the positives of a person's characteristics to help them build a stronger future and to forget the anxieties of their past.

This is a people focussed organisation; opposed to limiting services due to...

Well I'm back from my walk in the highlands of Scotland and am happy to say that I completed the 154 km with a smile still intact and some not inconsiderable blisters to show for all the fun I had walking up and down the hills, mountains, rocks and streams. So far, our fundraiser for The West Highland Way walk has raised £1,220 and is still accepting donations until Friday 14^th July to allow people to support us still.

Next year I am considering other challenges and am inviting suggestions from our supporters and anyone that wants to get involved, maybe...

The places I have been too

deep inside my soul

only those that journey there

will ever truly know

The pain despair the torment

As deeper down I go

searching for the answers

the ancients seem to know

It's only fools that wander

believeing everything they see

but a wiseman he doth travel

looking to be free

but a wiseman doth travel

looking to be free

I've seen behind the Wiizard's curtain

spied the Emporor's new clothes

Each October, LocalGiving, which is the fundraising platform that we use for one off and monthly donations, runs their 'Grow you tenner' campaign.

GYT - the facts:

• The campaign kicks off at 10am on Tuesday 18th October 2016 and closes when the match fund runs out or at 5pm on Thursday the 17th November 2016 (whichever comes first).

• During the campaign, one off donations made to The RWF via Localgiving will be matched by up to £10; as will Direct Debits by up to £10 a month for the first 3 months.