Rise Up is our free leadership programme for frontline youth practitioners working with young people vulnerable to violence. Now in its third year, it is funded by the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit and developed and delivered in partnership with Leap Confronting Conflict, who bring their expertise in delivering specialist training, Power the Fight, who bring their expertise in community-led change and cultural competence and Clore Social Leadership, who have a proven model for developing leaders in the third sector. Our learning partner on the programme is M2 change consultants. Through specialist training, coaching, mentoring and networking, this programme will build your skills in leadership and youth work.


Why Rise Up?
Too many young Londoners experience the devastating effects of violence and the emotional and mental trauma that accompanies it. To address the causes and impact, we need good youth work more than ever.
The Rise Up leadership programme strengthens London’s youth sector by investing directly in frontline youth work professionals and their organisations. The programme builds on your existing knowledge and expertise as a youth practitioner and will support you to fulfil your potential and leadership goals.
Rise Up’s core training runs for 5 months, with additional optional opportunities for alumni in autumn and beyond. It guides you through weekly online or in-person training sessions, reflection spaces and action days for a rich experience focused on your development. Your expertise will be strengthened through the experiences of fellow youth practitioners in the group and insights from organisations specialising in youth work, trauma, conflict, contextual safeguarding and leadership.

What you will gain:
- Increased confidence
- Deepened youth work skills and practice
- Addressing conflict effectively
- Feeling fulfilled in their career
- Greater ability to participate in strategic discussions
- Development of their leadership potential
Learn more about the course structure here.
Recruitment Timeline:

To confirm your place on the programme you will need to complete the form below and attend an Assessment Day which are now being held on the following dates:
- Monday 13th February 10:00am – 12:00pm – Online Zoom
- Wednesday 15th February 10:00am – 12:00pm – London Youth, Pitfield Street
- Wednesday 15th February 2:00pm – 4:00pm – London Youth, Pitfield Street
- Friday 17th February 10:00am – 12:00pm – London Youth, Pitfield Street
- Friday 17th February 2:00pm – 4:00pm – London Youth, Pitfield Street
- Monday 20th February 10:00am – 12:00pm – Online Zoom
- Thursday 23rd February 10:00am – 12:00pm – London Youth, Pitfield Street
- Thursday 23rd February 2:00am – 4:00pm – London Youth, Pitfield Street