Recent updates

We're Over 20%

Apr 21 2017

I'm excited to say that we're now over 20%, so we're moving in the right direction, which is up.

With this general election being called, it's imperative for young people to feel that their voices are empowered so that they will go out and vote. They can make all the difference in swinging the election.

So if you haven't shared our campaign yet, please take the time to do it now. Maybe you'll send an email, make a post on Twitter or write a message on WhatsApp. Whatever you do, keep on sharing so that we can empower a greater number of young voices.

On Day 8, Our Total is £438

An update for Empower Youth Voices

Apr 20 2017

So now we're out of the first week and on to Day 8, with our total currently standing at £438.

Your support and generosity continues to mean so much to me, and I've genuinely been moved by your pledges.

To celebrate all of you and the money raised so far, here's some more of the best bits from our first poetry night in 2017, when the theme was Celebration and Moving Forward.

I hope you enjoy it.

ONE WEEK GONE...

An update for Prevent Drug and Alcohol Use in 5 Schools Through Performing Arts Workshops

Apr 20 2017

Hi all, just a little update and a big THANK YOU! We have just completed our first week of crowdfunding yesterday!! Thanks to your amazing (and overwhelming!) support we have raised an impressive £870!! This is actually 58% of our final target amount of £1500, so we are super chuffed!!

You've all been fantastic supporters, please continue to tell your networks amount the crowdfunding project; we really want to be able to provide this education for the furture of our young people. We have been in talks with Acton High School and they are excited about receiving a FREE workshop!

Next week we will be doing a LIVE crowdfunding event at the Business Launchpad Awards, exciting stuff! Will update about this event and on how we are getting on as the time goes!

Thanks again,

Helena & Daniel

Upfest 2017 accommodation prize draw!

An update for Upfest 2017 - Street Art & Graffiti Festival

Apr 20 2017

STOP PRESS - Prize draw for accommodation at Upfest 2017!

NOTICE TO ALL PLEDGERS (existing and new)....

Not only are you generously supporting Europe's largest Street Art & Graffiti festival where there are some amazing rewards to be had...

We've now got an extra WOW bonus for you!

Anyone pledging £10 or more to our fundsurfer campaign will be added into a draw to WIN....

Courtesy of our official festival hotel partner 'Mercure Hotels'

Two nights accommodation (Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th of July, Room for 2) at the Grand hotel for the festival weekend!

Mercure Grand Hotel, having recently undertaken a £4million renovation of this historic building, artwork at the hotel was provided by Upfest artists to give a unique blend of street art style against the hotels stunning Victorian features.

Mercure Grand Hotel

Check out this review of renovations at the Grand by travel blogger Heather Cowper HERE

Thanks again for supporting, please share the campaign with your friends so we can hit our £20,000 target.

One Week In

An update for Empower Youth Voices

Apr 19 2017

Can you believe that we're already one week in to the campaign? I know I can't, but there is still a lot of time to go and a lot more money to be raised.

Thank you to all of you for pledging and getting the total up to £288 so far - you know I really appreciate you right?

If I'm being honest with you, this journey has been so much harder than I ever imagined and convincing people to donate is incredibly difficult. However, I'm going to keep pushing on and putting in the work, because empowering the voices of young people is worth it, which was displayed in yesterday's forum.

One of our regular participants, Alana, did a great job in leading out for the first time and I could not be more proud. This is what Young People Insight is all about and why I am determined to make it a success.

We're Over 10%

An update for Empower Youth Voices

Apr 18 2017

Hello everyone,

Yesterday we reached and then exceeded 10% of our target!

Of course, that never would have happened without you and your generous support, so thank you again.

If you're free today, try and come down to Project B (1 Bell Hill, Croydon, CR0 1FB) from 6.30-8.30pm when we'll be having our forum and we can thank you in person. A big smile and hug will be waiting for you.

Enjoy the rest of your day and hope to see you later.

Support Upfest 2017

An update for Upfest 2016 - Europe's largest street art & graffiti festival

Apr 17 2017

Official Upfest 2017 T-shirt by festival artist duo PAHNL!

Pledge £25 today and get rewarded!

Keeping Our Campaign Alive on Day 5

An update for Empower Youth Voices

Apr 16 2017

We can't believe our campaign is already on to Day 5 - isn't it crazy how fast time flies?

It's almost time for our monthly forum too, when we'll be discussing Synthetic Beauty vs Natural Beauty. If you're free on Tuesday from 6.30-8.30pm, you should come down to Project B in Croydon and join the conversation with us. They always prove to be incredibly interesting and they will definitely challenege your mindset.

Last month we discussed Freedom of Speech and it definitely made me think differently. You can catch up on some of the points raised on the Young People Insight blog.

In the meantime, why not share the campaign page and play your part in empowering more youth voices?

It's Day 3, Let's Talk About Poetry

An update for Empower Youth Voices

Apr 14 2017

It's day 3 of crowdfunding and now the total is up to £117!

Thank you again to all of the wonderful people who have made a pledge, you're making a genuine difference in the lives of a number of young people.

One of the ways you're making a difference is by allowing us to continue to put on monthly poetry nights, which give young poets and spoken word artists the opportunity to showcase their talents while speaking their mind. The nights are always a special experience, filled with inspiring poetry and amazing young talent.

Don't just take my word for it though. Have a look at some of the best bits from our first poetry night of 2017.

On to Day 2

An update for Empower Youth Voices

Apr 13 2017

Hello there,

Day 1 of our crowdfunding campaign ended with £28 being pledged. Thank you to our first backers, we couldn't do this without you.

We're now on to Day 2 and we're excited to say that we've been mentioned in the Tooting Daily Prss! It would be great if you could take a little time to read it and share if you like it. Every little bit of support helps.

Enjoy the rest of your day and speak to you again soon.

Shaniqua