Queen's Park Trust

Who we are

The Queen's Park Trust is an independent, non-profit community organization in West London run entirely by and for local residents of the Queen's Park ward. 

What They Do

• Neighborhood Watch: Coordinate local safety schemes and security communication. 

• Community Connection: Manage local WhatsApp groups and communication channels for residents. [

• Local Initiatives: Run community engagement events, projects, and activities. 

• Collaboration: Work alongside the Queen's Park Residents' Association (QPRA) to support neighborhood improvements. 

Key Characteristics

• Independent: Unaffiliated with any political party, religious group, or local council. 

• Volunteer-Led: Governed by an unpaid board of local residents, with founder and CEO Lydia Abou-Jaib.

• Free Membership: Open to all local residents at no cost.

Our culture and values

The Queen's Park Trust (QPT) in Westminster, London, operates on a culture of residents running initiatives for residents, rooted in community connection, mutual support, and neighborhood improvement. 

Core Culture and Values

• Run by Residents for Residents: The trust functions as a grassroots, non-profit network where decisions are made collectively by local trustees and members rather than elected officials or outside political parties. 

• Valuing and Giving a Voice: A central ethos is ensuring every local resident feels valued, heard, and equipped with a platform to speak up about neighborhood issues. [1, 2]

• Shared Community Desire: Members share a combined passion for making the local area—particularly the Avenues—safer, cleaner, comfortable, and aesthetically lovely. 

• Practical Kindness and Support: The culture emphasizes everyday acts of kindness, providing reassurance during difficult situations, connecting neighbors with help, and running low-budget, community-funded engagement projects (such as local games and environmental watch blogs). 

• Safety and Vigilance: Collaborating closely with local law enforcement via Neighbourhood Watch schemes, the trust values proactive crime prevention, home security awareness, and monitoring the area for well-being. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Queen's Park Trust integrates equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through community-led engagement, local representation, and accessible training standards. 

Core EDI Approach

• Open Membership: The trust is run by local residents for local residents, featuring open membership to ensure all community voices are heard equally. 

• Independent Governance: It operates as an unfunded, non-party political community network where all local governors serve voluntarily and unpaid. 

• Duty to Care Training: The Queen's Park Trust Training Portal offers certified learning pathways including foundational pillars in Diversity and Inclusion to support safe, equitable coaching and community practices.