Welcome to Brixton Wings

At Brixton Wings, we are driven by a powerful mission: to promote social mobility, unlock potential, and create inclusive, transformative opportunities for young people to thrive.

Founded in 2010 by parents from disadvantaged backgrounds, Brixton Wings is a grassroots community organisation based in the heart of the Angell Town estate. Every week, we engage up to 100 children and young people through a wide-ranging program that blends creativity, learning, and life skills.

From high-quality music education including piano, guitar, band workshops, and composition to our Saturday School focused on STEM, literacy, and general knowledge, we are committed to nurturing the whole child. Our popular coding sessions introduce digital skills in a fun and supportive environment, preparing young people for the future.

Through partnerships with organisations like London Youth Rowing, we offer access to niche sports such as indoor and on-water rowing. We also take learning beyond the classroom, with educational trips to museums, theatres, and cultural institutions that broaden horizons and spark new ambitions.

At Brixton Wings, young people don’t just participate they grow, lead, and find community.

A supportive community enabling youth to reach their full potential through learning, creativity, and growth.

OUR THEORY OF CHANGE

VISION

STRATEGIC GOALS

Learning Support – Tutoring, music, and activities to boost success and creativity.

Community Building – Fostering a welcoming space for youth, families, and community.

Overcoming Challenges – Providing access, skills, and confidence for young people..

ACTIVITIES & INPUTS

After-School Tutoring & Saturday School - Help with schoolwork and exam prep.

Music Programs - Quality ABRSM, piano, and guitar lessons with strong student results.

Food Hub & Family Support - Meals and resources for families in need.

Creative & Sports Programs - Activities like chess, rowing, and drama to boost creativity and fitness.

Mentorship & Volunteer Opportunities - Building leadership through peer teaching and volunteering.

We’re so proud of Deba, one of our long-standing Brixton Wings members. Now a Psychology student at the University of Westminster, Deba is completing a year-long placement at St. John’s Angell Town Primary School right in the heart of ou
October Mid-Term Highlights: Our mid-term activities were filled with creativity, learning, and connection all in solidarity with the children of Gaza. ❤️ Arts & Crafts: Led by Nabila, with a special crochet class from Fiona, children expressed
Celebrating Our Young People’s Dedication One of our outstanding Brixton Wings participants has received a Dell laptop, generously donated through the @lambeth_council VCS Network. We are immensely grateful for this contribution, which helps u
From Brixton to the @royalcollegeofart We’re so proud to share that the wooden bike built by Brixton Wings Saturday STEM School participants at the Great Exhibition Road Festival is now on display at the Tender Revolution exhibition for @l_d_
Summer HAP 2025 Highlights From cycling through Richmond Park to rowing at the Olympic Park, cooking sessions with Brodie, and hands-on indoor rowing at the Regatta Centre this summer was packed with growth, teamwork, and adventure. Over 7 days, ou
Drums of Resistance at Brixton Wings We had the honour of welcoming Aasan Manimaran from Chennai’s Buddhar Kalai Kuzhu for an unforgettable Parai drumming workshop! Parai, one of South Asia’s oldest drums, carries deep cultural and socia
Angell Town Big Lunch & Car-Free Day Brixton Wings was proud to be part of this vibrant community celebration and what a showcase it was. Our talented young musicians lit up the day with live performances, sharing the amazing skills they’v
Great Exhibition Road Festival 2025! 12 young people from our Saturday school took part in an immersive engineering workshop at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial College London, in collaboration with @upcycleldn_ & Alex Clarke. H
🏅London Youth Games – Indoor Rowing 2025 Three of our young athletes from Brixton Wings took to the rowers at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub to represent Lambeth in this year’s London Youth Games Indoor Rowing Competition and they made us
Another great session at Herne Hill Velodrome Our young people took to the track with confidence, energy, and plenty of pedal power. It’s amazing to see them learning new skills, building resilience, and having fun in such an iconic space. Hug
Join our year-round programmes designed to inspire young people through creative and academic learning. From after-school music sessions (piano, guitar, band) to our Saturday STEM School (maths, science, coding) and chess classes, Brixton Wings off
✨ Easter Half-Term at Brixton Wings ✨ A week of discovery, creativity, and growth! Our young people got stuck into some incredible activities: 📺 Behind the scenes at Sky TV Studios 🧵 Stitching + embroidery with Stitch School 💻 Coding sessions wi
An unforgettable day at Sky Up Academy Studios 🎬📹 Over the Easter holidays, a group of young people from Brixton Wings stepped into the world of media production learning to script, film, direct, and present their own news reports using Sky’
5 lucky young people from Wings are taking part in the 6-Week Brixton Riders program with Ebony Horse Club! 🏇✨ Our young people will have the chance to develop confidence, resilience, and new skills through this incredible opportunity. Stay tuned f
Winter Programs Are in Full Swing! From our after-school music and coding sessions to midterm illustration workshops, bike sessions at Herne Hill Velodrome, and cooking classes, we’re keeping young minds engaged, active, and inspired this wint
Hatty’s Fund, born in memory of a music lover, has transformed young lives at Brixton Wings. Through generous donations, six families, including Sienna, Natalie, and twins Isaac & Sam, received keyboards that brought joy, confidence, and

“Brixton Wings has been rewarding in terms of my safety, being proactive in sport, music, and my personal development. I am supported in many ways, especially by staff, in a friendly, educative environment for young people.”

Duvar, Member of the Brixton Wings