About XLPXLP - short for The eXceL Project - began in 1996 after a stabbing at a London school highlighted the need for long-term support for young people. A headteacher invited youth worker, Patrick Regan OBE, to help address the challenges facing students. XLP was born.
Patrick led XLP for 22 years before leaving to found Kintsugi Hope and Brighter Days - charities that support mental wellbeing. Patrick's work shaped the charity into the trusted youth work charity it is now. Today, XLP works with more than 2,000 young people across nine inner-city London boroughs and the City of London. Through education, mentoring, employability, sport and the arts, we stand alongside young people who have too often been overlooked and underestimated. Our Mission To engage in long-term relationships that empower young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to complete their education, avoid anti-social behaviour and ultimately become independent and confident contributors within their communities. |
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Statement
At XLP we are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for our staff, our volunteers, the young people, and the communities we work in. We believe stronger communities are built when everyone belongs and is heard, and has a fair chance to access opportunities.
XLP stands firmly against discrimination and racism in all its forms. We aim to create spaces where difference is celebrated and belonging is purposeful. Our strengths come from a diversity of experiences, backgrounds and voices that shape who we are.
We work in London where we see systems of discrimination and inequality at work. We are determined to play our part in changing that by listening to lived experiences, learning from each other and taking action.
We are building a culture and community which is just and fair, where everyone is treated with respect. We’re determined to do better every day – to keep learning, listening and taking action. Everyone is welcome to be a part of it.
XLP stands firmly against discrimination and racism in all its forms. We aim to create spaces where difference is celebrated and belonging is purposeful. Our strengths come from a diversity of experiences, backgrounds and voices that shape who we are.
We work in London where we see systems of discrimination and inequality at work. We are determined to play our part in changing that by listening to lived experiences, learning from each other and taking action.
We are building a culture and community which is just and fair, where everyone is treated with respect. We’re determined to do better every day – to keep learning, listening and taking action. Everyone is welcome to be a part of it.
Journey of Change
We think of young person's journey through our projects in terms of four distinct stages: TRUST - BELIEVE - CHANGE - CONTRIBUTE
For those who we work with long-term, our hope would be that the journey could be described like this:
For those who we work with long-term, our hope would be that the journey could be described like this:
