Lives Not Knives
About Lives Not Knives
Croydon-founded (2007), award-winning youth-led charity preventing knife crime, serious youth violence and school exclusions through one-to-one mentoring (150+ young people supported weekly), school roadshows, an after-school club and a free summer programme. Mentors are trained mental health first aiders and…
Who is it for?
Disadvantaged young people in Croydon at risk of school exclusion or youth violence; core one-to-one mentoring for ages 9-14, broader youth support up to age 24
How to access
Email info@livesnotknives.org to enquire about mentoring/programmes; works largely via Croydon schools (school referrals) and runs an after-school club and free summer programme
Key details
- Location
- LNK Unit, Upper Mall, Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon, CR0 1TYGet directions
- Cost
- Free
What does Lives Not Knives help with?
Similar services in Croydon
Source and accuracy
- Primary source
- www.livesnotknives.org/
- Directory check
- Verified - checked 18 October 2026
- Details checked
- official source link, location, cost.
Service details can change. Check the provider before attending, referring, or relying on opening times.
Information reviewed by Luke Row, psychodynamic therapist, in March 2026