Our mission is to open pathways to power for talented young people from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. We equip them with the knowledge, networks, skills, and confidence to fulfil their leadership potential, find new opportunities and transform the world around them through social action. The people who represent our interests and lead our institutions do not reflect the population of B
ritain today. The majority of those with power often come from a narrow range of backgrounds. We unearth and inspire young talent across the UK, so that our communities will have leaders who truly understand and serve their needs. We offer a range of leadership and employability programmes for 16-25 year olds. Our flagship programme is a nine month leadership programme providing ‘access behind the scenes’ training sessions with some of the UK’s most senior leaders across the political, private, public and not for profit sectors. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, participants do not have to pay to attend any of our programmes. Background:
UpRising was developed and launched by the Young Foundation in 2008 in East London. In April 2013 UpRising became an independent charity. We now operate in seven regions across the UK, London, Bedford, Luton, Birmingham, Stoke-on-Trent, Manchester and Liverpool and have an impressive alumni network of over 2700 talented young leaders.
