BLOGS | Active Horizons

Our Feature by London Bexely – Read to the Beat Inspires Young Songwriters

by Yeukai Taruvinga | August 29, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Bexley Libraries and ArtsTrain are collaborating this summer, with local youth charity Active Horizons, to deliver songwriting opportunities for local young people aged 13 to 17 as part of Read to the Beat, this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. The programme...

Our Founder & CEO Recognised as a Leader for Systemic Change

by Yeukai Taruvinga | March 4, 2026 | Community, Impact, Young People | 0 Comments

We’re proud to share that our Founder & CEO has been selected by Big Change as one of the leaders driving ambitious initiatives to tackle the systemic root causes of housing insecurity faced by Black young people. This year, Active Horizons celebrates its 20th...

“HEAT” 🎵Music Video is out! Created by Young Artists at Active Horizons.

by Yeukai Taruvinga | February 21, 2026 | Community, Young People | 0 Comments

HEAT is OUT NOW! 🔥🎶 The official music video. A summer vibe track created by our young people full of sunshine, rhythm, and pure youth energy. They worked together to write, perform and co‑produced as part of the creative arts and leadership programme....

Co-Creating Change: Our new Mental Health Wellbeing Partnership with MIND in Bexley.

by Yeukai Taruvinga | January 29, 2026 | Community, New Services, Opportunity, Young People | 0 Comments

We have officially launched our partnership project with Mind in Bexley an initiative designed to strengthen mental wellbeing within minoritised communities across the borough of Bexley. Thank you to all the community members who attended and filled the room with such...

Celebrating 20 Years of Active Horizons!

by Yeukai Taruvinga | January 7, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

A Legacy of Belonging, Leadership & Community Power In 2026, Active Horizons proudly celebrates 20 years of empowering young people, uplifting migrant and refugee communities, and building spaces where belonging thrives. What began in 2006 as a youth‑led...

Active Horizons Community Report – What Our Community Needs Most

by Yeukai Taruvinga | December 24, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Community Pulse Survey Reveals Urgent Needs and Deep Trust in Active Horizons. In November-December 2025, Active Horizons conducted a Community Pulse Survey to understand what support and spaces help residents feel safe, included, and connected. With heartfelt...

We Stand Together with Refugees in Bexley: Compassion Over Cruelty

by Yeukai Taruvinga | December 18, 2025 | Community, Impact, Young People | 0 Comments

At Active Horizons, we believe that compassion must always triumph over cruelty. Today, we joined hands with our community in a creative act of solidarity as part of the wider #CommunitiesTogetherWithRefugees movement led by Together With Refugees. Rooted in...

Celebrating Black History 2025

by Yeukai Taruvinga | November 8, 2025 | Community, Impact | 0 Comments

On a day filled with rhythm, colour, and connection, we came together to celebrate #Bexley #BlackHistory2025 and what a celebration it was. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere was electric. Families, elders, youth, and community leaders gathered not just...

Meeting emotional needs for Black & Mixed heritage students in Bexley

by Yeukai Taruvinga | September 15, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We are pleased to announce that we are the lead delivery partner to provide emotional welling support to selected primary schools in Bexley. Wholly funded by NHS South East London and Black Thrive Global. The project came about because of growing concerns and impacts...

Creativity in Action: Stitching, Transforming, and Empowering Young Minds

by Yeukai Taruvinga | May 9, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

At Active Horizons we believe in the power of creativity to inspire and uplift young people, equipping them with skills that foster confidence, independence, and opportunity. The "Stitch and Transform" sewing and upcycling workshop is one of many initiatives where...