XLP
Luke Watson currently serves as CEO of XLP, an urban youth work charity focused on improving the lives of young people in inner London. With a diverse background in social impact, Luke previously held the position of Deputy CEO and Director of Impact at Resurgo Trust, where efforts centered around addressing social challenges through innovative initiatives. Prior roles include Spear Centre Manager, overseeing multiple centers that equipped disadvantaged youth with job readiness skills, and a Biology Teacher at Hampton School, where academic responsibilities included fostering student engagement and managing a large classroom. Additionally, Luke has experience as a Project Manager at Bioregional, an Associate Professional Officer with the Department for International Development, and an intern with the IUCN, gaining expertise in sustainable practices and international development. Luke holds an MSc in Ecological Management from Imperial College London and a BSc in Biology from the University of Southampton.
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XLP
We empower young people to break through the barriers they face and build a future on their terms. For 28 years, we’ve helped thousands in the most deprived boroughs in London beat their background. The young people we work with often struggle with issues like family breakdown, unemployment, educational failure, and live in areas that experience high levels of anti-social behaviour and gang violence. It’s a reality that batters potential, limits support and forces every inner-city future into a predictable statistic. That’s why at XLP, we keep young people in school and out of gangs. We build positive, long-term relationships to restore a trust in people. We nurture the belief that things can change, despite their postcode. We encourage them to set positive goals and work hard to achieve them. At XLP, our mission is to change that script and help young people build the future they want, not the one written for them.