Elays Network

Who we are

T

he organisation Elays (beacon of light) Network, was founded in 2003 to provide a community support structure for young people and students at risk of school exclusion, not in employment, education or training.

The evidence on low educational attainment amongst young people from deprived areas in inner London and the increased risk of being involved in gangs and street violence was having a degenerative impact on young peoples confidence and life chances.

Understanding this danger to community degeneration and cohesion, Elays Network was established to mobilise young people from within the community to undertake peer-to-peer work that included mentoring within schools, out of school activities including film, drama productions, social media work, and organising social and community events.

Elays Network today works with a variety of ages and backgrounds within the community providing a network of support to the Wandsworth community and surrounding areas. Below is a brief history of achievements and impact of our work here at Elays Network.