Skip over main navigation
  • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
Power2
  • Search
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
Donate Keep me updated
  • Twitter
Menu
  • About us
    • What we do
    • Meet the team
    • Ambassadors
    • News and media
      • News
      • Press enquiries
  • Our programmes
    • Teens and Toddlers
    • Young Leaders
    • Power2 Rediscover
    • Pilot & other programmes
  • Our impact
    • Success stories
    • Testimonials
    • 2018/19 Annual Review
  • Youth voice
    • Power2 Be Me
    • Power2 Look Back to the Future
    • Life in Lockdown
  • Work with us
    • Corporate partnerships
    • Trusts and foundations
    • Careers
    • Become a Trustee
  • Support us
    • Become a Power2 Champion
    • Donate
    • Fundraise for us
      • Challenge events
      • Set up a fundraising page
  • Admin
    • Log in
  • Basket: (0 items)
  1. Youth voice
  2. Power2 Look Back to the Future

'Power2 Look Back to the Future'

The last couple of years have been difficult for everyone. But in continuing to deliver our programmes virtually during successive lockdowns, we saw first-hand how the pandemic has disproportionately affected the young people who were already facing multiple disadvantages.

Mental health issues, difficult home lives, lack of resources and other challenges all intensified. Many were left feeling more isolated, more vulnerable and more worried about falling further behind.

As we slowly emerge from the pandemic, we are working with young people to build their self-esteem, re-engage them with school and empower them to make a positive difference to their lives and the lives of others. This page is a testament to what our programme participants achieved in 2020-21 with our support and a testament to our belief that young people’s resilience, enterprise and insights are a vital part of building a better post-pandemic world.

You can read more of our young people's success stories here.

“I’m so grateful to be given the chance to make a difference to all the young people like me in Greater Manchester.

“I’m so grateful to be given the chance to make a difference to all the young people like me in Greater Manchester."

In the last year, despite everything that's been happening, Hafsah (15), has amazed everyone at Power2 with what she has achieved. She embodies exactly we're trying to do, from engaging in youth social action, to making marginalised voices heard and giving back to her community. A true 'advocate for young women everywhere.' Read more

Published: 30th November, 2020

Updated: 28th June, 2021

Author: Harry Latter

Look Back to the Future – a youth-led panel discussion from Power2

Look Back to the Future – a youth-led panel discussion from Power2

We recently held the first in a series of virtual events, putting young people's view front and centre as we consider how to build a better, fairer future. We were blown away by their eloquence, thoughtfulness and passion... Read more

Published: 6th November, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Harry Latter

Power2 Young Leaders start Social Action Fundraising 'Step-a-thon'

Power2 Young Leaders start Social Action Fundraising 'Step-a-thon'

Our Young Leaders from London and the North West are working together to run their first ever fundraising challenge to support YoungMinds, the youth mental health charity. Find out what they're up to here! Read more

Published: 27th October, 2020

Updated: 9th December, 2020

Author: Harry Latter

Young Leaders take part in Northern Powerhouse Summit with Andy Burnham

Young Leaders take part in Northern Powerhouse Summit with Andy Burnham

Our Young Leaders recently took part in the Northern Powerhouse Education, Employment and Skills Summit and were given the opportunity to question Metro Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2020

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Harry Latter

From Teens and Toddlers to a confident Young Leader

From Teens and Toddlers to a confident Young Leader

We first met Austen when he took part in our Teens and Toddlers programme - now he's one of our Young Leaders and studying for his A-levels. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2019

Updated: 30th November, 2020

Author: Anja McLean

Back to top

Showing 10 of 5

Latest

  • ‘RootED’ launches in Ellesmere Port, to transform outcomes for children and young people at risk of school exclusion

    ‘RootED’ launches in Ellesmere Port, to transform outcomes for children and young people at risk of school exclusion

    Power2 appointed as local delivery partner for new innovative pilot model 'RootED', in partnership with Social Finance, Cheshire West and Chester Council.

  • Power2 Thrive – a programme co-created by young people

    Power2 Thrive – a programme co-created by young people

    In the second part of our co-construction blog series, Senior Development Manager Sam Broderick shares how youth voice has played an integral role in the development of our new Power2 Thrive programme.

  • Power2 awarded Quality in Action Award!

    Power2 awarded Quality in Action Award!

    We're thrilled to have been awarded Action Together's 'Quality in Action Award'!

  • We're hiring a Multi-Agency Forum Co-ordinator!

    We're hiring a Multi-Agency Forum Co-ordinator!

    We are looking for a Multi Agency Forum Co-ordinator in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire! Apply today to join Power2, a leading youth development charity that works with young people to unleash their full potential.

Most read

  • Teens and Toddlers

    Teens and Toddlers

    Find out more about Power2's Teens and Toddlers programme where young people mentor nursery aged children.

  • Young Leaders

    Young Leaders

    Young Leaders is a programme for young people aged 12-18 based in London or Manchester. It focuses on helping young people to further develop skills that will enable them to thrive at school, at work and at home.

  • What we do

    What we do

    Power2 is a leading youth development charity. We believe there is no greater cost to society than unfulfilled potential. Help us give young people the power to build a better future.

  • Executive Team

    Executive Team

    Our Executive Team.

  • Where we Deliver

    Where we Deliver

    Power2 delivers youth programmes primarily in London, the North West and the Midlands.

  • Volunteer

  • Our History

    Our History

    Our origins, our founding in 2001 and where we are today.

  • Power2 Rediscover

    Power2 Rediscover

    Power2 Rediscover is a new programme that has been developed directly in response to the COVID-19 crisis, offering intensive 1-1 to support to young people who need it most, to support positive transitions back into education.

  • Why we're different

    Why we're different

    Power2 is a unique organisation that supports young people, building care, compassion and a sense of responsibility that underpins affirmative decision making.

  • Pilot & other programmes

    Pilot & other programmes

    We deliver a range of youth engagement programmes and are always looking for new ways to apply our key Power2 principles to benefit young people. Find out more about the variety of programmes we deliver and the pilots we are currently running.

Tag cloud

plan results

Latest tweet

Subscribe

* indicates required

Power2 will use the information you provide on this form to contact you and provide updates. Please confirm you are willing to be contacted by Power2 via email:

Useful Links

  • Policies
  • Governance
  • Sitemap
  • Accessibility
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Careers

Follow us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Instagram


Power2 is a registered charity in England and Wales, no. 1099782.

Contact us
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 0161 331 9329


Registered office

26a Warrington Street, 
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
OL6 6AS

Supported by, since 2020:

Text reading Allen & Overy in dark orange font   AMD logo in black The Charles and Elsie Sykes Trust Supported by BBC Children in Need logo         Charterhouse in Southwark logo                     Edward Gostling Foundation logo               Holbeck Charitable Trust logo         Investec logo        King Baudouin Foundation logo      Nike logo               Rothschild Foundation logo          Terra Firma logo   
Topinambour Trust     The Utley Foundation            William Wates Memorial Trust logo   Womble Bond Dickinson logo