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Empowering Young People
At The SPACE, we believe there is no one better placed to design and lead the delivery of services than young people.
The Space Youth
SPACE Youth is a youth-led organisation dedicated to empowering young people, amplifying youth voices and creating positive change within the local community. Founded through conversations following the Grenfell Tower fire on the 7 Year Anniversary, SPACE Youth was created in response to young people feeling unheard and unsupported. Since then, the group has grown into a platform that develops young leaders, creates opportunities, facilitates peer support and ensures young people are at the centre of shaping the future of their communities.
Parliamentary Campaign:
​Hear Their Healing
SPACE Youth led a parliamentary briefing titled Hear Their Healing, focusing on the mental health impact on young people following the deconstruction of the Grenfell Tower fire. The event called for a parliamentary inquiry into youth mental health and crisis recovery. Planned and organised by young people, the briefing created a space for powerful personal testimonies, community discussion and urgent calls to action around the mental health needs of young people.
Supporting Young Girls
Empower Her Kick
Empower Her Kick is SPACE’s girls’ football and personal development programme for young women aged 12–18, using sport to build confidence, emotional wellbeing and leadership skills. Delivered with coaches from the Chelsea FC Foundation, the programme combines football, mentoring and peer support in a safe and inclusive environment. Participants are encouraged to grow into peer mentors, volunteers and young leaders, helping inspire and support the next generation within their communities.
Digital Storytelling:
Space Youth’s digital storytelling programme gives young people the tools to share their voices through podcasts, workshops in confidence-building and editing, and creative media projects. Space Youth was originally piloted through a youth-led documentary exploring the years following the Grenfell Tower fire and the journey of healing within the community. It provided a powerful platform for young people to take control of their own narratives and tell stories that directly reflect their experiences and perspectives.
Awards & Achievements
Young Leaders Award
Finalists
The Space Youth were named Finalists of the Young Leaders Award, recognising our commitment to innovation, leadership, and positive impact. This achievement reflects our mission as a youth-led group dedicated to empowering young people, creating opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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