A group of young people from Newham meet on the leadership programme called UpRising to figure out how to get young people from various ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds to contribute to mainstream British Society.

You Press’ first media partnership was with The Guardian as we launched a youth-focused series in June that involved publishing articles written by young people focusing on the topics that matter to them.

You Press won 1st place for this award

You Press were named ‘Inspiration of the Week’ by Urban Pollinators, a think tank working with leading practitioners on issues around regeneration and society.

You Press became a registered social enterprise

The founding team graduated from SOAS with Post Graduate Diplomas in Law & Community Leadership (awarded distinctions) through a scholarship programme funded by Tower Hamlets Council.

You Press takes a new direction after completing many national & international training programmes. The focus was on giving marginalised and invisible communities a voice through the creative arts.

This project involved pairing young talented creatives with homeless people to share their stories through performance based art.

After the success of the pilot project, You Press used the same project model for a programme that involved sharing the stories of ex-offenders through creative expression.

Travelled to Bosnia with a group of talented artists and students and delivered a powerful live event that honoured the victims and survivors of the Bosnian genocide and war.

Successfully delivered our first theatrical project that focused on the stories of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.

Successfully delivered a community research project with the Greater London Authority (GLA) and a group of young talented individuals in the BAME community.

Worked with Young Westminster Foundation from March to November to train young people who live, work and study around the City of Westminster.

Worked with Paddington Arts on a Photography & Creative Writing Competition based on the themes of Faith, Identity and Belonging.

On Friday 8th June (during Ramadan) The You Press’ team members along with volunteers from the Young Westminster Foundation helped to deliver a Community Dinner feeding the homeless residing at the Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest in Poplar.

30 young people from the UK, France, Spain, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland and Turkey gathered to learn journalism, discuss social issues, and partake in activities.

15 talented young artists from around London selected to learn and develop their musical skills.

Implemented ROOTS LDN for 2019-2020 following the 2018 success.

10-week project helping recent graduates with skills and techniques for success.

Participants' work was compiled into our first Creative Writing Anthology servicing North Westminster.

Participants explored issues impacting them and the community through music, poetry, freestyle, and written word on Paddington Arts building.

A 12-month project exploring cultural and social values in Europe.

Agency expanded creative work reaching new organisations and communities.

Increased demand for creative services during lockdown.

Project commissioned by Barking & Dagenham Giving.

Continued young musicians' development.

Highlighted renowned photographer Charlie Phillips' work.

Documentary screening and online operatic performance during Black History Month.