About Us
Y-E-L is a charitable organisation that provides support and inspiration to young people. Since forming in March 2007, we have developed a number of innovative youth tailored projects that build skills and confidence to go beyond boundaries and achieve success. Our core aims are the advancement of learning and other activities to benefit the community.
We have worked with more than 3,000 young people across the UK and have delivered projects in partnership with schools, colleges, the BBC, Barclays, Standard Bank, Mayor of London, Lewisham Council, The Safety Box and many more. Projects have included personal development training, mentoring, event management, consultancy and a TV talk show.
Our Founder & CEO, Nathan John is supported by an Executive Management team, a Management Committee and a Youth Advisory Board.
Summary of Projects:
- Motivational Workshops and Mentoring – Workshops / Beyond Programme / Black History Programme
- General Consultancy / Project Management / PR – Youth Consultancy
- TV Youth Talk Show – On.Point
- TV / Radio / Newspaper Articles – Media Relations
Testimonials:
Corporate Partner:
“It was a great day and obviously your leadership was crucial. The Kids were really impressive, by the way.”
Marcus Agius – Barclays Group Chairman
Teacher:
“The kids really enjoyed it and you really got through to them, I have never heard them so silent! So thank you it was brilliant!”
Ms D Yates – Crown Woods School, Eltham
Student:
“I learnt never to give up in life and no one can take my dream away”
Sir John Cass’s Foundation and Redcoat School, Tower Hamlets
Media:
“Your film (was) really inspiring. Thanks again for all your participation – our colleagues were full of praise.”
Michael Carrington – Controller from the BBC
Stephen Lawrence Review, Youth Forum:
“Last Saturday went very well. Well done in getting all those young people to attend and organizing the day.”
Doreen Lawrence OBE
