
POWER THE FIGHT
@PowerTheFightUK
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AWARD WINNING CHARITY EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO END YOUTH VIOLENCE. CHARITY TIMES 2023 CHARITY OF THE YEAR 🏆
England, United Kingdom
Joined November 2017
⭐️ As 2023 slowly comes to an end here are some of our highlights from the last year. ⭐️ The reality of the work we do and why we exist comes with it’s challenges but we have never been more committed to continuing to serve and grow in our mission to create more peaceful
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Real impact. Real change. 📉 Homicides of under-25s ↓ 50% 📉 Knife crime ↓ 7% 📉 9,000 fewer violent offences We’re tackling violence through culturally sensitive training & family support. Change is happening- now is not the time to slow down.
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Violent crime with injury is down in every London borough thanks to the collective efforts of the police and @LDN_VRU. But one death or one crime is one too many - so we’ll keep working with partners and the government to drive down crime and make London safer for everyone.
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Every child and young person deserves to grow up safe, empowered, and free from violence and exploitation. Together, we can Power The Fight: https://t.co/A3fAHU4Csu
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💚 Your efforts help us to continue our vital work, to see more young people and communities inspired, empowered and equipped to end violence affecting young people. 💡 Find out how you can partner with us: https://t.co/rGO7IMY9BP
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💚 We’re working towards a society where all children and young people can flourish, free from the fear of violence and exploitation. 🤝 Together, we can Power The Fight.
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We’ve reached 1,100+ young people in a year! At My Lewisham, community & partnership drive us to create safer spaces, reduce violence affecting young people. Led by Power The Fight with amazing partners & funded by @LDN_VRU because when communities unite, young people flourish.
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❗️“The stuff that I’ve been taught is going to help me in real life scenarios” 📣Hear from a few young people who are members of our Alumni Group on why they wanted to plan and deliver a sports day raising money for Young MumsAid. 💛We are so proud of them.
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✨We’re honoured to support this important cultural work, which celebrates Caribbean heritage and strengthens community connection. 🫶🏾Together, we can #IncreaseThePeace.
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💛Proud to sponsor Barrel Children: The Families Windrush Left Behind at City Hall, co-hosted by Deputy Mayor @debs_wb. 💡We're committed to empowering communities, especially minoritised ones, to tackle violence and build safer futures.
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We’ve supported 560+ young people and 80+ families to stand against violence in their communities. With access to: 💡 Culturally competent therapy 💡 Financial support 💡 Legal advice We’re building safer futures because every young person deserves to grow up free from fear💛
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Protecting Young Black Lives, Celebrating Black Professionals It explores: 1️⃣ Challenges to young Black people’s safety 2️⃣ The vital role of Black professionals to keep young people safe A celebration. A call to action. Read more: https://t.co/AdgeLmYKAz
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💡 We train teachers, youth workers, and other professionals to better identify and support young people and families impacted by violence. 🤝 Together, we can Power The Fight: https://t.co/fhBBXxrncY
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🤍 The collective response of community members, police, youth workers, pastors and policy makers after the murder of a teenager Myron Yarde inspired the beginnings of Power The Fight. 👇 This is Myron's story: https://t.co/awGDSwfxuV
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Our friends at @YouthEndowFund have shared latest findings on the impact of diversion from the criminal justice system. Black children are 15% more likely to be criminalised (charged and put into the criminal justice system) than white children detained for similar types of
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A fantastic @FirstGiveUK #final today @HabsKnights and a massive congratulations to the winning class who won £1000 for @PowerTheFightUK #socialaction #impact @JPFoundation
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Our CEO @benlindsayOBE joined @CfYoungLives and @annelongfield to discuss what the #SpendingReview means for young people. Long-term success requires sustained investment in the youth sector, which means greater investment in: 💡Therapeutic support 💡Training and upskilling
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Honoured to have spoken at the #FlourishingTrusts2025 event on 'Doing More with Less'. Shared thoughts on: ✅Entrepreneurial spirit ✅Mission ✅Partnership in the face of scarcity. At @PowerTheFightUK, we know creativity & community changes lives. Let’s keep pushing for
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📢 Joint Statement: The Future Of Education Must Be Inclusive. Young People Are Telling Us, It’s Time to Listen. @LewisHamilton and Mission 44 are proud to be leading a sector-wide call for urgent action on inclusive education, alongside over 25 signatories from across the
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An inspiring talk from @benlindsayobe. Students from all our groups enjoyed his insights, covering both his experience as an entrepreneur and also as CEO of @powerthefightuk
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Great start to 2025. Our CEO @benlindsayOBE spoke with @BBCRadioLondon reflecting on 2024 and our 2025 plans for Power The Fight.
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