BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH WELLBEING & CONNECTION
Evidence-based programmes delivered by accredited practitioners, designed to strengthen mental wellbeing and connection across communities.
The Community Leaders Flourish Forum (CLFF) is a six-month peer wellbeing pilot designed to support grassroots leaders across South Acton and surrounding communities.
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These are the people quietly holding communities together—running youth programmes, supporting older residents, leading food initiatives and advocating for those who need it most. Yet many are doing this under significant pressure, often without adequate support, pay, or space to prioritise their own wellbeing.
This programme recognises a simple but powerful truth:
Community wellbeing is only sustainable when the people leading it are also supported.
When leaders are supported, communities thrive.
OUR MEMBERS
OUR COMMUNITY LEADERS ARE AT THE HEART OF THE FLOURISH FORUM
Each member brings unique insight, expertise and energy, contributing to a collective that is both dynamic and deeply supportive.
Adeola Russell
Adeola Russell is an Integrative Counsellor. Adeola has worked in central government strategy, higher education lecturing and corporate consultancy in the City of London before completing her counselling training at the Minster Centre in London. Adeola's counselling interests include social responsibility, racial identity and neurodiversity. She currently facilitates race awareness and anxiety workshops and host online support groups.
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Workshop Facilitator - Identity, Neurodiversity, Social Responsibility ​​
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Atlyn Forde
Atlyn Forde is the CEO and Founder of C-Inclusively CIC (Communicate Inclusively), an inclusion strategist and social impact entrepreneur. C-Inclusively CIC embeds inclusion as a practical, measurable part of organisational practice. It takes a dual approach: driving sustainable, system-level change with organisations, while delivering programmes and community initiatives supporting underrepresented groups, particularly Black women and those facing structural barriers.
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Through advisory, training and research, Atlyn supports organisations across financial services, social investment, and the travel sector to build inclusive cultures, strengthen trust, and improve performance. ​​
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Carlene Bender
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Carlene Bender, a journalist by profession, has been living in Ealing since 2003. She started her publishing and marketing business, Contactus Ltd, in 2012, which ran the annual Ealing Business Expo for eight years until 2023. Also a self-published author, Carlene is currently focused on the Events Booster side of her business, providing live social media coverage for in-person events. Connect with her on social media at @Contactus_Ealing
Paula Watson
Paula Watson, MSc, MBACP, FRSA is the founding director of YARDO CIC. She is Humanistic Psychotherapist and an experienced trainer in Mindfulness-based Programme Development. YARDO is inspired by Paula's extensive experience running community buildings in South London, reflecting her commitment to fostering connection, wellbeing, and purpose-driven spaces for communities to thrive.​​​
OFFERED:
Advice on bespoke Meditation classes for your team. Book a free 20-minute call.
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WANTED:
Buy One Gift One community mediation places. Click here.
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CONTACT:
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