Grieving mothers unite against knife crime to tackle teen killings after 32 deaths in 2021.

We were honoured to bring over 30 young people, parents, and practitioners to Wood Green Crown Court for a special Knife Crime Awareness Evening. It offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the justice system and meaningful conversations about creating safer communities.

This week, from 20–26 May 2025, the Godwin Lawson Foundation proudly stood alongside a network of dedicated organisations to mark Knife Crime Awareness Week. Our mission has always been to empower young people, prevent violence, and create safer communities, and this week’s activities reflected that unwavering commitment.

Young Speakers Network Launch

The Spurs Foundation hosted our annual tournament in memory of Godwin. Held at Aylward Academy in Enfield, this event brought together 160 young people from the local community and beyond, serving as a powerful reminder of the importance of our mission to prevent knife crime and keep Godwin’s legacy alive.

The Haringey Safeguarding Children’s Partnership is working to develop a safeguarding approach to Stop and Search in Haringey so children who need support are identified at the earliest opportunity.

Below is the feedback received following GLF’s presentation to new recruits in February “It taught me about the values of showing our human side and give as much empathy as possible.”

As part of Black history month, Yvonne is honoured to be a part of the CHANGEMAKERS exhibition in Haringey

Yvonne joined the London Fire Brigade who were running the LIFE Programme for a group of young people in Haringey in February.

Yvonne spent the afternoon with the Parental Forum today helping parents with tips on keeping their children safe.

Yvonne joined some of London’s most influential young artists at Mayor Sadiq Khan’s launch of a new campaign to help stop knife crime from claiming young lives in London.

Mentoring can help young people reach their full potential in life and at the GLF we understand the important role it can play.

Today, the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation hosted the seventh annual Godwin Lawson Memorial Tournament at Frederick Knight Sports Ground in Tottenham and was attended by Luke Amos, an English professional footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, as a midfielder and Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for London.

We would like to thank Arriva for their brilliant effort in raising funds for The Godwin Lawson Foundation.

Violet Davidson, the mother of The Mall Wood Green’s General Manager, Samantha Davidson, ran Sunday’s London Marathon in support of the Godwin Lawson Foundation (GLF), raising vital funds for the shopping centre’s Charity of the Year.

We are honoured that the wonderful Good Life London Fashion Community Interest Company has chosen to design a T-shirt called ‘ Vitamin D’ for the charity.

‍Government figures show knife crime at a record high, the outstanding work of Yvonne and her foundation is needed more than ever.

Winners of the 2021 Urbanism Awards have been announced! The winners of the 2021 Urbanism Awards, which this year focused on individuals who have made a lasting difference on places.

Yvonne Lawson calls for the government to follow through on promises for more grassroots funding to tackle epidemic.

Yesterday, Our CEO, Yvonne Lawson joined over 400 women for the prestigious Women of the Year Lunch as a ‘2017 Woman of Achievement’.

Our CEO, Yvonne Lawson will join over 400 women from all walks of life at the Women of the Year Lunch as a ‘2017 Woman of Achievement’.

‘Every child deserves access to an enriching education. Every child deserves to lead a happy, safe and secure life. This is everybody’s responsibility.’

GLF collaborated with Amos Bursary and Spurs to deliver luminous spark leadership workshop with Harris Academy.

“Your presentation was moving, thought-provoking and made an impact on our students. I know it will have made a difference.”