Building a sustainable, connected community takes teamwork. That spirit of shared purpose sits right at the heart of the Foundation Wellbeing Trust (FWT) Green Exchange (GX) 2026 Program. We created this initiative to inspire healthier living, strengthen community engagement, and spark meaningful environmental action across West London.
By championing green volunteering and social impact, the FWT GX 2026 Program brings neighbors together. It provides a space to share resources, learn new eco-friendly skills, and actively shape a more sustainable future. When local leaders step up to support grassroots initiatives like these, the entire neighborhood benefits.
That is exactly why the Foundation Wellbeing Trust is incredibly proud to announce a brand-new partnership. Chanel is officially joining us as the Lead Sponsor and Coordinator for the upcoming FWT Green Exchange Swap Events Ealing & Hounslow.
Bringing the Green Exchange to Brentford and Ealing
The FWT Green Exchange Swap Events offer a simple but powerful way to support sustainability. Instead of throwing away perfectly good items, community members bring things they no longer need and trade them for items they actually want. It is a fun, practical way to reduce waste, save money, and meet your neighbors.
Soon, we will bring these highly anticipated events to Brentford and Ealing. Organizing events of this scale requires careful planning, resources, and strong local coordination. This is exactly where our new partnership comes into play.
Working alongside the FWT Volunteer Team and Program Manager Ariane Morin, Chanel brings a wealth of experience to help us expand our reach. Together, we are building a foundation for community programs that make a real difference to our environment and our daily lives.
Welcome Our Lead Sponsor and Coordinator: Chanel Rapallini
We are absolutely delighted to have Chanel join the team as our lead small business partner for the FWT Green Exchange SWAP Event. Chanel leads her own independent real estate agency, chanelrapallini.exp.uk.com, and brings nearly twenty years of expertise in West London’s property sector. As a champion for local business involvement in community-driven initiatives, Chanel embodies the spirit of giving back—supporting sustainability and connection in neighbourhoods across the area. Her ongoing commitment to FWT – Green Exchange elevates our work and provides a shining example of how small businesses can make a significant impact for the greater good.
Her dedicated, people-first approach has made a lasting difference in communities such as Ealing, Brentford, Chiswick, Kew, and Notting Hill. By lending her leadership and vision to FWT, Chanel’s partnership plays a key role in advancing our mission. Her involvement enriches our events with professional insight and care.
Chanel also sets a powerful example of how local leaders and businesses can drive positive, meaningful change. Through her community-focused approach, she champions trust, transparency, and genuine connection with every client and neighbor she serves.
Expanding Our Local Impact Together
Environmental sustainability and community engagement go hand in hand. You cannot build a greener future without bringing people together to share the work. Chanel’s sponsorship directly amplifies our mission in a few vital ways.
With Chanel’s support, we can print more flyers, boost our digital presence, and spread the word further across Brentford and Ealing. A higher turnout means more items swapped and less waste sent to local landfills. It also means a bigger positive impact on our local environment.
Swap events are naturally social, encouraging conversations between neighbors who might never have crossed paths otherwise. Having a local real estate professional sponsor the event shows that local businesses care deeply about the neighborhoods they serve.
A Volunteer-Led and Community-Powered Initiative
Volunteers are the absolute core of our mission. FWT warmly welcomes community members to co-create these events with us. As a community and volunteer-led program, your involvement is not only valued, but crucial to our shared success.
Whether you have experience to share or simply a passion for helping others, we invite you to join us. We are also actively welcoming new funders and donors to the program. As a 100% not-for-profit initiative, the continuation and growth of our events depend entirely on generous community support.
Your funding makes it possible for us to run workshops, supply resources, and keep our volunteer team energized. Every contribution plays a vital role in making these grassroots events possible.
Thank You to Our Existing Partners & Supporters
We want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to the organizations already backing our mission. We owe a huge thank you to Brentford School for Girls as our flagship venue partner.
We are equally grateful to the Freshwater Foundation as our seed funding sponsor, and EHCVS as our support partners. Thank you all for helping us bring these events to life and empowering local residents to connect.
Get to Know Chanel Next Week
We want you to get to know the people who make FWT events possible. Next week, we will sit down with Chanel for an exclusive social media interview.
We will discuss her pivotal role in organizing these events alongside Ariane Morin and the FWT Volunteer Team. We will also dive into her real estate business and her genuine commitment to the West London community. If you enjoyed our recent social media chats with Farah and Yeye, you will definitely want to tune in for this one.
Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for the full interview and additional highlights. We encourage you to share these posts with your own networks to help us spread the word!
Get Ready to Swap: Your Next Steps
Both Ariane Eva Morin FWT – GX Pragramme Manager and Chanel are working hard behind the scenes to plan the logistics and ensure these events run smoothly. We are beyond excited to bring these community swap events to life.
Start gathering your gently used items now, and get ready for a fantastic day of swapping, sharing, and connecting. Stay tuned to our social media channels for official dates, times, and venue announcements for the Brentford and Ealing events.
To learn more about our ongoing initiatives and how you can get involved, visit our FWT Community Projects page. We look forward to seeing you at the next Green Exchange!
Article written by Ariane Eva Morin – April 2026