On 8th December 2025, the Tyler Abdul Foundation hosted a Charity Football Tournament in collaboration with Dorking Wanderers Academy, bringing together around 200 young people aged 16–17. With approximately 90 percent of attendees being male, the event created a valuable opportunity to reach a group that is often harder to engage in conversations around mental […]
Legacy of Light was a sold-out community vigil held on Sunday 9th November 2025 at Crossways Baptist Church in Dorking, organised by the Tyler Abdul Foundation. Created as a space for remembrance, reflection and connection, the event brought together young people, families and the wider community to honour loss while holding onto hope. The programme […]
The Let’s Be Honest survey was conducted and analysed in March 2025 as early attitudinal research to inform Project Action. It captures honest experiences and opinions from parents, carers, family members and young people themselves, offering a clear picture of how mental health is currently being experienced, supported and talked about. With over 230 respondents […]
This design statement captures how young people imagine a truly safe space when given full creative freedom. Developed in March 2025, The Treehouse is a concept created by young people, for young people, exploring what safety, comfort, connection and freedom really mean to them. Using the treehouse as a central metaphor, the designs reflect a […]
On 6th August 2025, the Be Me Project delivered a wellbeing workshop in partnership with the Tyler Abdul Foundation, focused on identity, emotions, stress, and self-care for young girls aged 11–14. Designed to be inclusive and accessible, the workshop welcomed attendees from multiple local schools, many of whom had never met before. Across four carefully […]
Hi I’m Niamh, I was one of Ty’s many friends. I was asked to speak today, not because I have the right words, I don’t think any of us really do, but because I’ve fought this battle and chosen life. I wanted to speak today because if sharing a bit of my own experience can […]
