About Us

The Violence Intervention Project is built on one belief: relationships change everything.

We are connectors, therapists, youth practitioners and system shifters, working together to transform how young people, families and schools are supported.

Our work is rooted in trust, persistence and collaboration — bridging the gaps between home, school and community, and building ecosystems of care that last.

Meet the Senior Team

Charlie

Founder and CEO

Charlie founded the Violence Intervention Project (VIP) in 2017 after over 20 years of working with young people in youth justice, social care, and community settings. His growing interest in shame and therapeutic approaches led him to study at the Tavistock and Portman Clinic, shaping the reflective and relational way VIP works today. The charity supports over 50 young people and their families at any one time across West London, helping them build trust, regulate emotions, and move forward from experiences of violence, exclusion, and shame.

Natasha

Director of Operations

Natasha has extensive experience in adolescent safeguarding and systems leadership. A former local authority social worker and manager of adolescent services, Natasha has pioneered work on Contextual and Transitional Safeguarding, and is a published academic on care leaver isolation. She has held senior government delivery roles, training practitioners in AI tools, overseeing pilots, and supporting national scale-up — always focused on improving wellbeing. She leads the service delivery function within VIP and supports the growth of the charity.

Ashley

Head of Therapeutic Operations

Child, Adolescent & Family Psychotherapist, AMBIT trainer, and leader of Urban Therapy. Ashley combines clinical expertise with system-level innovation, including design of VIPi — a bespoke CRM capturing impact across multi-agency networks. His work bridges clincial rigour, community engagement and data-informed learning.

Clinton

Head of Frontline Services

With over 17 years of experience working across youth justice, probation, and frontline community services, Clinton leads therapeutic and outreach teams supporting young people affected by serious youth violence.

Clinton has spent spent more than a decade as a Sessional Facilitator with the National Probation Service and previously held multiple roles within the London Community Rehabilitation Company and London Probation Trust, including Probation Service Officer, Serious & Organised Crime Officer (LEGOU), and Unpaid Work Case Manager. His experience includes restorative justice, extremism and gang-related casework, and delivering rehabilitation programmes across London.

Jamie

Funding & Operations Manager

Until 2021, Jamie worked in the private sector in varied roles covering Sales, Business Development, Operations, Project Management and Data Analysis. This experience has translated well into Bid Writing, Monitoring & Evaluation and Partnership Development, supporting significant growth within the charity. A key focus for the future is diversifying our revenue to ensure the long-term sustainability of The VIP.

Linda

Business Manager

Linda is an experienced business manager with over 17 years in the charity sector, specialising in supporting young people. She is deeply passionate about driving positive change and maximising the impact organisations have on the lives of young people.

Our Outreach Team

Victor

Therapeutic Outreach Worker

Tyson

Therapeutic Outreach Worker

Scott

Clinical Supervisor

Remi

Therapeutic Outreach Worker

Jordan

Therapeutic Outreach Worker

TBA

Therapeutic Outreach Worker

Earl

ETE

What People Say

Having one consistent person who actually listens — that’s what made the difference. We felt like someone was finally on our side.

ParentSupported through The DRIFT Project

Before, I didn’t want to come into school. Now I feel like I’ve got someone to talk to who gets it.

StudentSupported through Urban Therapy

The Shame Initiative training made me see my students — and myself — differently. It’s changed the way I respond in tough moments

TeacherShame Initiative Pilot Workshop

My outreach worker has made a huge difference in my life. He is always there to support me, no matter what the situation is, and knowing that gives me a lot of comfort and confidence. His support makes me feel understood and valued, and it helps me face challenges that I might have struggled with on my own. I feel reassured knowing he is someone I can rely on, and it has really improved my sense of stability and wellbeing. Overall, his support has been life-changing, and I’m grateful for everything he does.