Exiting old life style into a brighter future
Exit Foundation is an organisation dedicated to providing support to those ready to exit a life of crime and gang-related activity, and those struggling with mental wellbeing, trauma and abuse. Through our tailored mentoring programme and gang awareness training, we help young people develop the tools they need to progress into employment, training and education.
Exit Foundation primarily works with young people aged 10-25 years old, but we will accept referrals from anyone else in need.
LOVE NEVER FAILS
At Exit Foundation, we believe that the most important weapon is love and we aim to always inspire this mindset. It is by trusting that love never fails that we can provide hope for a better life in those who need it most.
It is with your support that we are able to continue paving the way for people in need to find a brighter future. We appreciate and thank you in advance for any donations that you are able to give.
Our results
With the continual funding of our generous supporters, we have helped build a better future for the lives of many.
Love never fails
At Exit Foundation, we believe that the most important weapon is love and we aim to always inspire this mindset. It is by trusting that love never fails that we can provide hope for a better life in those who need it most.
It is with your support that we are able to continue paving the way for people in need to find a brighter future. We appreciate and thank you in advance for any donations that you are able to give.
Our results
With the continual funding of our generous supporters, we have helped build a better future for the lives of many.
Our Funding Partners
OUR IMPACT
Find out more about how our services have made a difference in the lives of people we’ve worked with.
Gang
Awareness
Training
This training aims to provide understanding and awareness to professionals who work with vulnerable young people at-risk of serious youth violence, exploitation and gangs.
The purpose of the training is to empower professionals to identify, support and refer when a safeguarding query may arise. . Our workshops are flexible and adaptable, devised to meet the specific needs of the attendees
All facilitators and staff members have lived experience of gang life, exploitation and the criminal underworld. They have since become reformed professionals who are dedicated to empower young people to create a better life for themselves.
SECURE
TRANSPORT
SERVICES
Exit Foundation provides safe, secure, and comfortable transportation services for children and young people.
rescue
and
response
Exit Foundation’s Rescue and Response service is a specialised service for vulnerable and high risk young people up to 25 years of age who are in the care of (or being supported by) the Local Authority.
Our aim is to save the lives of young people who are deemed to be in danger or at serious risk of harm to themselves or others – therefore our service includes an Extraction Team.
We also provide ongoing support to any young person that is involved in a rescue.
Our Trustees
Find out more about each of our trustees and what inspired them to become trustees of Exit Foundation.
Jos Lucas
Jos is the founder and lead of Oak London – a retreat and mentoring programme for young men facing significant challenges. This includes those in the criminal justice system, living in hostels or supported accommodation, care-leavers, and those who have very limited support systems.
Jos is also a maths teacher and has worked in schools and PRU’s, most notably establishing and onsite alternative provision at Morpeth School, Tower Hamlets.
Jos loves football – Bristol City – and trying to surf.
Dr Claude Halm-Adjepong
Chair of Trustees | Accredited Baptist Minister | Educationalist | Community Leader.
Claude Halm is an accredited Baptist minister and educationalist with a passion for empowering young people and building stronger communities.
As Founding and Senior Pastor of IPC London — a vibrant, multi-cultural church in Aldersbrook — he leads with a heart for unity, transformation, and practical faith in action.
With a background in education, Claude brings years of teaching experience from U.K secondary schools and further education colleges. He has also served as an Educational Consultant, delivering training and development programmes for institutions such as Newham College of Further Education, TRIBAL Education, and the Children’s Workforce Development Council of England.
Claude has worked extensively with young people across London boroughs including Lambeth, Croydon, Newham, Redbridge, and Barking & Dagenham, as well as in partnership with the Metropolitan Police on community engagement and youth development initiatives.
He currently serves on the Council of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, the Apostolic Team of the Kingdom Advancement Fellowship of Churches International (USA), and two Community Reference Groups of the London Metropolitan Police.
Claude is also a dedicated mentor to pastors and young leaders, equipping the next generation to make a lasting difference in society.
Gordon Urquart
Gordon Urquhart is a retired American law enforcement official who relocated to the UK following his retirement.
Gordon became involved with Exit Foundation at the earliest stages of its development in 2012 when the organisation was operating under the name E-Gangs. After meeting Paul, he immediately recognised the importance of the charity’s vision and mission and committed his support.
Gordon played a pivotal role in the development and early success of Exit Foundation, providing critical advice across IT, security and organisational policy. He also became the charity’s first employee, serving as Office Manager during it’s formative period.
After moving out of the area, Gordon continues to support Exit Foundation in a vital capacity as a member of the Board of Trustees.
For personal safety reasons related to his professional background, Gordon has chosen not to have a photograph displayed on the website.
To continue providing help and support to individuals like the stories above, we rely on your generous funding.
If you’d like to help us inspire better lives for those in need, please click the button below to donate.
