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Born from loss. Driven by purpose. Built to give every young person the one chance they deserve.
Benoit Chaves
Founder · 1CHANCE
In Memoriam
Karim Simms
Promise Nkenda
Tragically lost to an ongoing gang feud in East London. Their memory is the foundation of 1CHANCE.
A Message From The Founder
Hello, my name is Benoit Chaves, founder of 1CHANCE. I founded 1CHANCE in memory of two friends of mine, Karim Simms and Promise Nkenda, who were both tragically killed due to an ongoing gang feud in East London.
Ever since, I have been on a mission to create awareness and prevent youths from joining gangs. I have first-hand experience with gangs due to the location I lived in and know how gangs recruit youths. Furthermore I am fully aware of why youths join gangs — that's why I have decided to create our Criminal Law poster and distribute books that inspire and motivate.
This website also highlights core issues such as youth grooming, joint enterprise and drug dealing.
I am hoping our Law poster will deter youths from committing crime and violent acts directly or indirectly — and serve as a daily reminder of how important it is to be on the right side of the law.
Please feel free to contact me via email and I will respond quickly.
The Creative Minds
Our mission is brought to life through the visual and creative expertise of our partners. Their dedication to ending youth violence is woven into every video, poster, and book we produce.
Videographer & Editor
Lucian composed and edited our awareness videos, capturing the raw reality of youth crime. He is available for video projects.
Email LucianJournalist, Editor & Publisher
Alex co-designed our law poster and book cover, ensuring our message is both authoritative and visually striking.
Email AlexIn Loving Memory
Tragically lost to an ongoing gang feud in East London. Their memory drives every poster, every seminar, every conversation.
Forever Remembered
Forever Remembered
"Everybody needs a chance"
What We Focus On
A visual deterrent and daily reminder of the consequences of crime, designed for homes, schools, and youth spaces.
Distributing literature that inspires, motivates, and presents young people with a different path.
Equipping families and young people to recognise the predatory tactics used by gangs to recruit.
Educating youths on a legal doctrine that can convict them for crimes they did not directly commit.
The Goal
Reach our £100k goal to deliver free anti-gangs seminars to schools across London.