“I used to have big outbursts of anger... Now I’m getting better grades, I’m behaving better at home and at school; I’m just a nicer person to be around.”

Kacper, 14, Teens and Toddlers graduate, London. Read more
"I think it’s important to give kids something to look up to. If I’m doing something wrong they’re going to copy, which I don’t want to do."

Mark, 13, Teens and Toddlers graduate, London. Read more

“I used to have big outbursts of anger... Now I’m getting better grades, I’m behaving better at home and at school; I’m just a nicer person to be around.”
"I think it’s important to give kids something to look up to. If I’m doing something wrong they’re going to copy, which I don’t want to do."

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Success stories

“I am so glad I did this programme - it helped me learn about how to turn my weaknesses into strengths. It was like something was missing for me and then it was like – click – there it is.”

Hira (18) was struggling to maintain a routine during lockdown, meaning her wellbeing was losing out. Now, having completed Power2's coronavirus response programme, Power2 Rediscover, her confidence and communication skills are better than ever! Read more

“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

"My confidence levels have risen. I’ve got better at speaking in lessons and I'm taking part more, so it’s like boosted me in a lot of ways."

Lewis, 15, Teens and Toddlers Graduate, London. Read more

"I'm very proud of what I've achieved on the programme and I think it's made me better as a person."

Courtney, 14, Teens and Toddlers graduate, Bury. Read more

"In school I have changed because it's been a while since I was sent to isolation or had a negative phone call home and my mum's noticed that as well."

A Teens and Toddlers group from Hackney were featured on BBC1 during Red Nose Day 2019. Read more

“Clare came to us in a managed move. On her first day she was in a bad mood and had a go at the vice principal. She’d made a bad impression, and from then on she was anxious about earning a permanent place at our school."

Clare, 14, Teens and Toddlers graduate, Manchester. Read more

“I used to have big outbursts of anger... Now I’m getting better grades, I’m behaving better at home and at school; I’m just a nicer person to be around.”

Kacper, 14, Teens and Toddlers graduate, London. Read more

"When I started Young Leaders I was timid and shy. I can walk into a room now, confident that I can meet new people."

Austen, 14, Teens and Toddlers graduate and Young Leaders member, London. Read more

"I used to go to high school in North London and my attendance was really low...Things changed after Teens and Toddlers."

Aisha, 16, Teens and Toddlers graduate, London. Read more

"I think it’s important to give kids something to look up to. If I’m doing something wrong they’re going to copy, which I don’t want to do."

Mark, 13, Teens and Toddlers graduate, London. Read more

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Teens and Toddlers

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

Young Leaders is a programme for young people aged 13-19 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.
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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.
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Where we Deliver

Power2 delivers youth programmes primarily in London, the North West and the Midlands.
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Our origins, our founding in 2001 and where we are today.
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Power2 is a unique organisation that supports young people, building care, compassion and a sense of responsibility that underpins affirmative decision making.
Why we're effective

Power2 works because we provide a positive experience, where teenagers are given responsibility and are encouraged to show the attributes that make them a positive role model...
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