At the heart of Brixton Wings’ mission is our unwavering commitment to fostering social mobility and genuine inclusivity.

Brixton Wings is a grassroots organisation started in 2010 by parents from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our goal is to improve the opportunities and experiences of young people who may not otherwise have access to niche sports or classical music education. Our center in Angell Town estate has up to 100 children and young people each week, participating in activities such as piano lessons, guitar classes, and band workshops. We also offer composition, improvisation, and performance opportunities. We have partnered with London Youth Rowing to provide indoor and on-water rowing programs, along with other early intervention and development activities.

OUR THEORY OF CHANGE

OUR THEORY OF CHANGE

Vision

A thriving, resilient community where every young person has the opportunity to reach

their full potential through education, creativity, and personal development.

Strategic Goals

Broad changes Brixton Wings aims to achieve:

  1. Empowerment through Learning Fostering academic and creative excellence with educational support, music lessons, and enrichment programs.

  2. Community Connection Building a sense of belonging among young people, families, and the wider community.

  3. Breaking Barriers Supporting young people to overcome challenges like access to opportunities, skill development, and confidence-building.

Activities & Inputs

Day-to-day programs that drive change:

  • After-School Tutoring & Saturday School Academic support to enhance schoolwork and exam preparation.

  • Music Programs High-quality ABRSM, piano, and guitar lessons, with students achieving above-average success.

  • Food Hub & Family Support Providing meals and resources to vulnerable families to strengthen community resilience.

  • Creative & Sports Programs Promoting physical and creative expression through activities like chess, rowing, and drama.

  • Mentorship & Volunteer Opportunities Leadership development via peer teaching and volunteering.

📰Read all about it! Read all about it! 📰 The second issue of our impact reporting magazine has been freshly pressed and out in force. We worked with talented illustrator @mir.and.or Miranda Smart who’s artistic prowess breathes life into the zine. Through carefully crafted articles, interviews and features, the magazine showcases the organisation’s youth engagement work and its profound impact on the local community. The zine is also our way of saying a massive thank you to our delivery partners and funders for making the work that we do possible. Drop by out centre to get a copy Brixton Wings Unit 4 Fairfax House Overton Road Brixton, London, SW9 7JR Or please contact: Admin@brixtonwings.org.uk Shouts out to @mixamprint for the fabulous printing 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 #bestseller #prints #beinspired #teamwork #paperback #outnow
Summer of Food and Fun✅ We have officially completed our summer 2023 holiday activities program. Thank you to all the participants who were able to take part. Gratitude to our volunteers and delivery partners for making the impact work possible.
Summer of Food and Fun✅ We have officially completed our summer 2023 holiday activities program. Thank you to all the participants who were able to take part. Gratitude to our volunteers and delivery partners for making the impact work possible. We are very much looking forward to the next one. @annapurnacafe @herlighttheatre @londonyouthrowing @hernehillvelodrome @oasisplaylondon
A massive congratulations to Ashley and Tin Tin for achieving their @abrsmmusic Grade 2 Piano Performance. Thank you to our music teachers for all their work and producing our rising stars ✨ #hardwork #talentagency
A massive congratulations to Ashley and Tin Tin for achieving their @abrsmmusic Grade 2 Piano Performance. Thank you to our music teachers for all their work and producing our rising stars ✨ #hardwork #talentagency
Easter Holidays Activities ✅ Well done to all our participants who smashed through the workshops and activities that were on offer. Thank you to the @seacadetsuk for the kayaking sessions as we gear up to take on the London Youth Games. Shout ou
Easter Holidays Activities ✅ Well done to all our participants who smashed through the workshops and activities that were on offer. Thank you to the @seacadetsuk for the kayaking sessions as we gear up to take on the London Youth Games. Shout out to @londonyouthrowing for the on-water sessions delivered by your lovely coaches at the RDA. Gratitude to @hernehillvelodrome for the wicked sessions on the track. Massive shout out to Olivier, John and Tianne for the outstanding delivery. Big Thanks to @ondabeatstudio for the awesome beat making and song writing sessions. #ontothenextone #beinspired #workhardplayhard #youthsports
🏅Bling, 🏅Bling, Indoor Rowing is our thing!🏅 A massive Congratulations to one of our most consistent participants Duvar Darko for his Bronze Medal at the 2023 London Youth Games Indoor Rowing. Thank you to our coaches at @londonyouthrowing Ke
🏅Bling, 🏅Bling, Indoor Rowing is our thing!🏅 A massive Congratulations to one of our most consistent participants Duvar Darko for his Bronze Medal at the 2023 London Youth Games Indoor Rowing. Thank you to our coaches at @londonyouthrowing Keep up the good work champ! #hardworkpaysoffs ##winwin #lambeth #represent
Taking the reigns! Our 6 week course with @ebonyhorseclubbrixton has officially kicked off. With the weather on our side 🤞🏾we hope to have our riders trotting full speed in no time!
Taking the reigns! Our 6 week course with @ebonyhorseclubbrixton has officially kicked off. With the weather on our side 🤞🏾we hope to have our riders trotting full speed in no time!
❄️ Winter HAP complete ✅ . Well done to all the participants that took part. A massive thank you to volunteers and leaders for delivering workshops/sessions. We look forward to our next HAP! #lambeth #cycling #beinspired #beactive
❄️ Winter HAP complete ✅ . Well done to all the participants that took part. A massive thank you to volunteers and leaders for delivering workshops/sessions. We look forward to our next HAP! #lambeth #cycling #beinspired #beactive
Our very own Maria at the President's gathering of the Oxford / Cambridge @theboatraces crews. #thisgirlcan #rowing #theboatraces #oxforduniversity #cambridgeuniversity
Our very own Maria at the President's gathering of the Oxford / Cambridge @theboatraces crews. #thisgirlcan #rowing #theboatraces #oxforduniversity #cambridgeuniversity
The skills learned by our participants during our weekly indoors sessions are then transferred to on-water rowing. The midterm sessions are delivered by @londonyouthrowing and are funded by amazing partners such as the @theboatraces 📸 @theboatrac
The skills learned by our participants during our weekly indoors sessions are then transferred to on-water rowing. The midterm sessions are delivered by @londonyouthrowing and are funded by amazing partners such as the @theboatraces 📸 @theboatraces #trusttheprocess ##workhardplayhard
Indoor sessions are often taken outdoors. Weather permitting, we run our unique Brixton Wings ‘pavement rowing’, outside our centre in Angel Town. Here, we encourage local young people to try out rowing on our Concept2 ergo machines for
Indoor sessions are often taken outdoors. Weather permitting, we run our unique Brixton Wings ‘pavement rowing’, outside our centre in Angel Town. Here, we encourage local young people to try out rowing on our Concept2 ergo machines for individual or relay races. 📸 @theboatraces #rowing #beinspired
📰Read all about it! Read all about it! 📰 The second issue of our impact reporting magazine has been freshly pressed and out in force. We worked with talented illustrator @mir.and.or Miranda Smart who’s artistic prowess breathes life into t
Summer of Food and Fun✅ We have officially completed our summer 2023 holiday activities program. Thank you to all the participants who were able to take part. Gratitude to our volunteers and delivery partners for making the impact work possible. A massive congratulations to Ashley and Tin Tin for achieving their @abrsmmusic Grade 2 Piano Performance. Thank you to our music teachers for all their work and producing our rising stars ✨ #hardwork #talentagency Easter Holidays Activities ✅ Well done to all our participants who smashed through the workshops and activities that were on offer. Thank you to the @seacadetsuk for the kayaking sessions as we gear up to take on the London Youth Games. Shout ou 🏅Bling, 🏅Bling, Indoor Rowing is our thing!🏅 A massive Congratulations to one of our most consistent participants Duvar Darko for his Bronze Medal at the 2023 London Youth Games Indoor Rowing. Thank you to our coaches at @londonyouthrowing Ke Taking the reigns! Our 6 week course with @ebonyhorseclubbrixton has officially kicked off. With the weather on our side 🤞🏾we hope to have our riders trotting full speed in no time! ❄️ Winter HAP complete ✅ . Well done to all the participants that took part. A massive thank you to volunteers and leaders for delivering workshops/sessions. We look forward to our next HAP! #lambeth #cycling #beinspired #beactive Our very own Maria at the President's gathering of the Oxford / Cambridge @theboatraces crews. #thisgirlcan #rowing #theboatraces #oxforduniversity #cambridgeuniversity The skills learned by our participants during our weekly indoors sessions are then transferred to on-water rowing. The midterm sessions are delivered by @londonyouthrowing and are funded by amazing partners such as the @theboatraces 📸 @theboatrac Indoor sessions are often taken outdoors. Weather permitting, we run our unique Brixton Wings ‘pavement rowing’, outside our centre in Angel Town. Here, we encourage local young people to try out rowing on our Concept2 ergo machines for

“Brixton Wings has been rewarding in terms of my safety, being proactive in sport, music, and my personal development. I am supported in many ways, especially by staff, in a friendly, educative environment for young people.”

Duvar, Member of the Brixton Wings