DESCENDANTS
AWARD WINNING CHILDRENS CHARITY IN ACTON, LONDON
Margaret Noel
(Founder)
As we come to the end of another year, we’d like to take a moment to
reflect on what has been a truly meaningful and inspiring year for Descendants. We’re delighted to be sharing our Year in Review video,
celebrating some of the incredible moments, achievements, and
community projects that have taken place over the past year! This has all been made possible by the dedication of our team and the continued
support of our community.
Last week marked one of our most cherished traditions: Descendants’ annual Christmas coach trip. We took a full coach of children and their families to see the Christmas lights, with a special stop to visit the Mary Seacole statue at St Thomas’ Hospital. For many of the children, this was their very first time experiencing the Christmas lights, making it a truly magical and memorable evening for all involved.
One of the highlights of our year was, of course, the Descendants Dr John Roberts CBE Achievement Awards Ceremony in July, which continues to go from strength to strength. It was an honour to once again welcome back our special guest, Tim Campbell MBE, whose support and wise words of encouragement meant so much to the young people and families on the day.
We also want to recognise and thank our incredible volunteers. This year, we were pleased to host a Christmas dinner in appreciation of their hard work and commitment, a small way to say thank you for the vital role they play in everything we do. The dinner took place at Taste Restaurant, West London College. Again we were able to supported the young talented students who cooked the delicious 3 course menu and served us.
As always, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all our supporters, especially Brentford Community Trust, our partners, volunteers, and families. Your belief in our work enables us to continue delivering meaningful
projects that make a real difference in our communities.
We look forward to building on this momentum and delivering even more impactful community projects in 2026.
Wishing you all a joyful Christmas, Holidays and a happy, healthy New Year in 2026
From the Descendants Team
Season Greetings
Throughout the year, our young people and families have taken part in a wide range of enriching experiences,
including a trip to Paxton House, theatre visits, Football matches, a rugby match, our half term projects as well as our Mind, Body and Soul Health Day, which focused on wellbeing and healthy living. These activities are central to our mission of creating opportunities, building confidence, and broadening horizons.
