About Urban Synergy

Founded in 2007, Urban Synergy is an award winning youth empowerment charity that has helped over 20,000 young people between 9-24 years of age reach their full potential through outcome focused mentoring programmes and inspirational seminars.

These programmes utilise individuals from a variety of professions who voluntarily offer young people (mentees) support, guidance and encouragement to achieve their best. The charity believes that high profile role models from all walks of life can make a positive difference to a young person’s life and in a relatively short amount of time, Urban Synergy has become a dynamic force for positive change.

Inspirational Seminars

Inspirational Seminars

Introducing positive Role Models to schools to share career journeys and speed mentoring.
 

1-2-1 Mentoring

1:1 e-Mentoring

Our programme lasts 3-months and pairs each young person with a trained volunteer mentor.

Work Experience

Work Experience

Offering young people valuable prestigious work experience.
 

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Our programme lasts 1 year and pairs each young person with a trained volunteer mentor

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Introducing positive Role Models to schools to share life stories and speed mentoring

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Offering young people valuable prestigious work experience

Theresa May

I am delighted to support Urban Synergy and the outstanding work you are doing to help young people in Lewisham gain the knowledge, skills and experience to achieve their full potential. You should be proud of the tremendous impact you have had on so many young people, who have been provided with the opportunity to flourish in ways they may never have thought possible. We want to make this a country that works for everyone, regardless of their background, and Urban Synergy is playing its part in making that happen.

Prime Minister Theresa May MP

Heidi Alexander

Ensuring that the next generation want the jobs of the future, and believe they can get them, is equally important…. mentoring schemes, such as those run by Urban Synergy in my constituency, may also have some of the answers. By providing accessible role models and giving an insight into different careers, they fire the imagination of the next generation

Heidi Alexander MP

David Cameron

Motivating young people with mentoring, work experience and life skills training is a fantastic way to raise their aspirations and keep them focused on achieving their dreams. The work Leila has done in this area is inspiring young people in South East London. She thoroughly deserves this Point of Light award.

Prime Minister David Cameron

Jim Dowd

I’m delighted to offer my warmest congratulations to Leila not simply for achieving this award, but for the inspirational work that she has undertaken to deserve this well-merited recognition….. Not only is she truly worthy of this award but also the huge thanks of the wider community and the young people whose prospects she has changed for the better.

Jim Dowd MP

Myron Yearwood, Lilian Baylis

Very inspiring event for both adults and students. Highly informative and relevant information that will enable students to realise their potential and take active steps towards their career goals

Myron Yearwood
Lilian Baylis School

Patricia Bhela, Eliot Bank

The mentors have truly inspired our children, helping them to believe that through hard work, a clear vision and perseverance, they can achieve anything.

Patricia Bhela
Eliot Bank

Maria Gilmore, Gordonbrock

I was delighted to see Urban Synergy back in school this week. The role models were hugely inspirational to our children and I know that when faced with a challenge, they will look back and remember the key messages – work hard, never give up and believe in yourself! Thanks to the Urban Synergy team – we look forward to welcoming you back next year.

Maria Gilmore
Gordonbrock Primary

We believe...

  • That young people of all circumstances can succeed and achieve their potential with the help and support of role models.
  • High profile role models from all walks of life can make a positive difference to a young person’s life and in a relatively short amount of time.
  • We can shape young people’s aspirations and help them realise their potential through mentoring.
  • A structured and trusting relationship will bring young people together with caring individuals who offer guidance, support and encouragement aimed at developing their competence and character.
  • Providing outcome focused early intervention mentoring programmes for young people with the greatest need, we can assist them in receiving support and guidance from a mentor; improve their academic performance; improve interpersonal relationships between young people and their peers, teachers, other adults, family members, and future employers; reduce the dropout rate of young people; and reduce juvenile delinquency and involvement in gangs.
At Urban Synergy, we focus on early support, to build confidence and help young people see what’s possible for their future.

Our school seminars work to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace.
These programmes are specially designed to inspire and empower young people.

We introduce them to role models who have overcome similar barriers, that raise their aspirations, offer a path to follow, and pass on the confidence to write their own future.