Xavier is passionate about giving back to his community. In recent years, he has worked with various non-profit organisations including children’s mental health charity, Place2Be and has raised awareness and funds for Black Minds Matter UK.
He also runs creative and motivational workshops for children aged 7-12 years. These workshops are centred around themes from the Art for The Heart Fill-in Journal which was published by Xavier in 2022. The immersive and interactive activities hone in on the importance of art as a form of expression; self-awareness and self-preservation. They serve as a tool to initiate dialogue on matters of mental wellness and build confidence. Of note, Xavier and motivational speaker, Carl Konadu delivered a ‘iCan! Workshop - Art for The Heart workshop at the Edinburgh book festival 2022.
"Nothing beats actually spending time with children in person. I have now led four workshops in schools in the UK, and have been struck time and again by how we all see the world differently." – [Excerpt from Xavier’s interview with Place2be Charity – 2022]