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Schools & Colleges

Parkview Academy Presentation

“Your presentation was moving, thought-provoking and made an impact on our students. I know it will have made a difference.”
July 1, 2024
Events

Talk with New Recruit Police Officers at Passing Out Parade in Hendon

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.”
July 1, 2024
GLF

Yvonne Lawson Visits Windsor Castle to be Honoured

‍Government figures show knife crime at a record high, the outstanding work of Yvonne and her foundation is needed more than ever.
July 1, 2024
GLF

Yvonne Lawson Accepts the Community Activist Award

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.
July 1, 2024
Events

Changemakers Exhibition

As part of Black history month, Yvonne is honoured to be a part of the CHANGEMAKERS exhibition in Haringey
July 1, 2024
Fundraising

Marathon Fundraising Effort 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.
July 1, 2024
Lobbying and Conferences

Grieving Mothers Unite Against Knife Crime

Grieving mothers unite against knife crime to tackle teen killings after 32 deaths in 2021.
July 1, 2024
TV & Radio

Yvonne Appears on Woman’s Hour

Yvonne appeared on Woman’s Hour this morning to talk about how parents can talk about knife crime to their children.
July 1, 2024
TV & Radio

Yvonne Appears on BBC News to Discuss Latest Knife Deaths

Yvonne has yet again been called on to appear on TV, Radio and in news articles to discuss what can be done in the fight against knife crime.
July 1, 2024