Catalyst is a transformative leadership programme for young people; aimed at developing creative leaders to act as positive role models in their local communities



what is catalyst?

Catalyst is a dynamic and exciting programme offering FREE training to young people of diverse backgrounds between 16 and 26 years of age. We equip young people with the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles, develop local social action initiatives and transform their own communities.

Led by professional trainers and facilitators, experienced in community engagement, Catalyst emphasises the importance of ethnic and religious diversity.


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Catalyst takes place across four full days

Each day explores a specific theme, that intrinsically link and intersect throughout the four day programme.

We use a variety of Practical, creative and interactive processes including, group discussion, thought provoking team exercises, exploring current news on widely debated issues and developing presentations.


Catalyst alumni programme

Our Catalyst Alumni Programme supports young people’s access to funding, and other local opportunities, to put their newly acquired skills from the Catalyst course into practice. By extending the Catalyst programme we can ensure a consistent and supported bridge between Catalyst and young people’s community initiatives and social action projects.

Signing up to the Catalyst Alumni Programme is voluntary, and will be discussed at the outset as to whether your school or community organisation has capacity to continue to work with us beyond the initial 4-day course. 


FOR general ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT

Email: catalyst@nearneighbours.org.uk