Voyage requires support to put on an amazing graduation event for young people that have completed our bespoke course in youth leadership called Young Leaders for Safer Cities. The young people have worked tirelessly over the last 6 months to complete the course and in doing so have been recognised in their schools for exemplary behaviour and additional awards.

These young people would have typically not realised their potential within mainstream school and our work with them helps them to stay focused on studying and not engaging in gangs and violent crime. The funds sought will facilitate a bigger event (awards, entertainment and a larger venue) to allow us to invite over 200 teachers, professionals and more importantly the parents/ guardians of successful students.

Typically our demographic of students struggle with support due to limited family involvement and poor access to professionals who can inspire effective planning for the future and progressive behaviours. The graduation event will facilitate a closer connection with families and teachers and the end result will see young people joining our graduate programme (South Hackney Leadership Academy).