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Jamal Edwards Self Belief Trust Opens Creative Community Hub in Acton on Fourth Anniversary

Guided by his 'letter of wishes,' the family project channels his legacy into youth opportunity.

Overview

  • The facility will host programmes focused on creativity, wellbeing, life skills and employability.
  • Amenities include music and podcast studios, co-working spaces and a subsidised kitchen serving daily meals.
  • The charity was founded by his mother, broadcaster Brenda Edwards, with his sister Tanisha Artman after his death in 2022.
  • Brenda Edwards says the trust’s work has been pivotal to managing her grief and is directed by her son’s written wishes.
  • The hub is located on the Acton estate where Jamal grew up, and he is credited with founding SBTV in 2006 and helping launch artists including Dave, Jessie J and Ed Sheeran before receiving an MBE in 2014.