Since 2003, we’ve worked alongside communities to create opportunity, connection, and change — rooted in lived experience and guided by fairness.
GOS&D is more than a community organisation — it’s a movement for fairness, belonging, and opportunity. Born in 2003 from the determination of local young people, we’ve grown into a trusted voice and partner across Ealing. Our work is shaped by lived experience: we listen, learn, and co‑design solutions that build confidence, independence, and justice. Every programme, partnership, and campaign reflects the same vision — a society where everyone has the opportunity, dignity, and voice to thrive.
To empower people and communities to unlock their potential, challenge inequality, and build fairer systems — through person‑centred support, lifelong learning, and collective action.
A just and connected society where every person — regardless of background, language, or circumstance — has the opportunity, dignity, and voice to shape their own future.
Milestone
Founded by THREE young people. Youth Coldingley Prison Visit Project — restorative learning.
Iconic Project
Tackling Gangs and Youth Violence — sport, mentoring, dialogue to reduce tensions. Accredited training and employability partnerships expand reach.
Iconic Project
Engaging Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
Milestone
Financial inclusion, digital literacy, and wellbeing. Refugees into Jobs and Business — training and enterprise pathways.
Advocacy and collaboration strengthened; GNP Consortium launched. Present — Milestone: Leading Everyone Matters and Ealing Connecting Communities; NIHR/HDRC influence. Innovation across equality, housing, health, and learning.
Our team reflects the communities we serve — diverse, dedicated, and united by fairness and inclusion. We blend professional expertise with lived experience to deliver lasting impact.
“We are connectors, advocates, and changemakers — turning community vision into action.”
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Guided by a Board with knowledge and lived experience; community‑rooted governance; transparent and accountable. Tagline: Guided by integrity. Rooted in community.
Chair of Trustee
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