London riots – Your city needs YOU: help guide London’s youths in a better direction
If, like many people, London’s recent riots have left you feeling helpless and eager to support and rebuild more than just the streets of the city, we have compiled a list of projects and charities that would really benefit from your skills, money or time. Here are a few that you can get involved with:
Bang Radio: Youth-led radio station in Harlesden with training opportunities.
Catch 22 Warehouse: Helping creative industries find diverse young talent.
City Gateway: Charity in Tower Hamlets dedicated to helping local communities unaffected by economic development.
Croydon Youth Development Trust: Offers innovative ways of working with young people.
Exposure: Youth magazine based in Haringey offering hands on experience and training.
Kids Company: Charity which carries out important work with vulnerable kids and teens.
Leap: Charity and UK specialist in youth and conflict.
Live: Youth-led magazine which trains young people.
London Youth: Network of 400 youth organizations, with staff and volunteers working across the capital.
Mentor UK: Youth mentoring programme.
Truth About Youth: Theatre project challenging negative perceptions.
Reprezent Radio: Youth-led multimedia channel providing broadcasting opportunities in New Cross.
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