The Enact Story

From Local Roots to Thriving Community

Enact is more than a service: it’s a growing, evolving community rooted in trust, inclusion, and care.

Our journey began in 2003, when we were registered as the Enfield Island Youth & Community Trust (EIYCT). Initially focused on supporting young people aged 13–19 living in Enfield Island Village, our work quickly grew in response to the needs of the community. What started as a small initiative became a vital presence in the lives of local families.

In 2006, we began working in partnership with Oasis UK, broadening our offer through local schools and hubs. This helped us strengthen our team and increase our reach. By 2010, we were delivering after-school clubs for 4–11s, trips, family events, and early years activities. Volunteering became central to our approach, with young people and parents stepping up to co-create and lead sessions.

Our Values in Action

By 2015, we rebranded as Enact Community, a name that reflects our commitment to action, inclusion, and togetherness. We made a clear decision to adopt a universal, open-access model: no referrals, no fees, no barriers. Our doors are open to everyone.

At the heart of everything we do are our values:

• Engage – We build meaningful relationships with young people, families, and the wider community.

• Enhance – We support growth, skills, confidence, and wellbeing through everything we deliver.

• Enjoy – We create spaces that are safe, fun, and uplifting, where people feel free to be themselves.

• Encourage – We inspire individuals to lead, contribute, and take pride in who they are.

Our Programs and Impact

Today, Enact’s work is led by a team of experienced practitioners (Go and see our meet the team section!) We focus on nurturing connection, confidence, and contribution across the community, through a range of projects including:

• Kids Club – focused on friendships, play, and life transitions

• Junior & Senior Youth Work – creative, inclusive spaces for young people to explore identity, wellbeing, life skills, understand community and listen to their voices.

• Young Leaders Programme – supporting 11–19 year olds to develop leadership skills and become peer mentors

• Adult Volunteer Pathways – offering meaningful roles for parents, young adults, and community members to get involved

• Community Cohesion Events – celebrating culture, reducing isolation, and building stronger relationships across generations

• Partnerships with Schools & Local Organisations – working collaboratively to meet local needs and extend our impact

Enact: Here for the Long Haul

We are proud to be supported by the RSA Trust, whose long-term funding sustains our youth centre and core staff team. Additional project funding enables us to remain responsive, creative, and rooted in the voices of the people we serve.

The impact of Enact is felt every time a child finds their confidence, a young person steps into leadership, or a parent feels seen and supported. We are not a one-off intervention—we are here for the long haul, committed to nurturing community, building emotional resilience, and holding space for real change.

As we look to the future, we are expanding our therapeutic and wellbeing offer, embedding safeguarding and care into everything we do, and investing in the next generation of leaders and practitioners.

Enact is a place to belong, to grow, and to lead and our story is still being written by everyone who walks through our doors.