On International Women’s Day, Young Ambassador Maxine writes about her mentor Cynthia
A path to success
We’re often asked about the young people who have been mentored by Urban Synergy and what they are doing now.
Career Jumpstart Project
During summer 2014 Urban Synergy placed 27 young people in work experience at companies including Lloyds Bank, Thomson Reuters, Amosu Robinshaw Solicitors, BPTW Partnership A.A.Tikare & Associates and YSC
Points of Light Award
Urban Synergy founder Leila Thomas is the winner of a The Points of Light award announced by Prime Minister David Cameron.
University of Cambridge visit
On Wednesday 29th October, Urban Synergy took a group of young people to visit University of Cambridge
Annual General Meeting 2014
During summer 2014, Urban Synergy held it’s Annual General Meeting at Thomson Reuters, Canary Wharf
Charity Clothes Sale Fundraiser
We hosted a Charity Fundraising clothes Sale in Canary Wharf to help Urban Synergy Mentoring charity raise funds to help support more young people in London reach their full potential
Young Mayor of Lewisham Interview
Urban Synergy Ambassadors Audrey N’gba, Kofi Siaw and Maxine Harrison interview former Lewisham Young Mayor Jacob Sakil and his advisor Chris Membu
Academic success at Addey and Stanhope
Earlier this year, Urban Synergy embarked on a pilot academic mentoring programme at Addey and Stanhope School, New Cross
Role Model seminar at Gordonbrock Primary School
Urban Synergy delivered a “Top Tips to the Top” Role Model at Gordonbrock Primary School in Lewisham
Skydiving Fundraiser Event
Last saturday, a dozen Urban Synergy supporters, including mentors, role models and young ambassadors, jumped from 15,000 ft high above the Cambridgeshire countryside, risking life and limb, to raise funds for Urban Synergy.
Lewisham-Based Youth Charity, Urban Synergy, Wins European Diversity Award
Last night, at the Natural History Museum in London, Urban Synergy won the 2013 European Diversity Community Project of the Year Award.