A Typical Course
A safe and welcoming learning environment
Four days of high quality leadership training
Access to experienced trainers & inspirational speakers
Practical skills and knowledge to build confidence, effective communication and leadership skills
Opportunities to discuss and critically think about some of the most pressing issues of our time
Membership with Catalyst Future
Embracing Difference
Equipping Leaders
Enabling Change
A transformative leadership programme for young people; aimed at developing creative leaders to act as positive role models in their neighbourhoods and communities.
PROGRAMME AIMS
Develop the confidence and the commitment to act as agents of positive change
Develop a positive identity for living in a multi-faith, multi-ethnic Britain
Develop creative leaders to act as role models in local communities
Develop the skills and experience to play their part in building a strong civil society and enhance their employability
“Catalyst was a safe place for me to freely debate and discuss contemporary issues within religions.”
HOW IT WORKS
Phase One: Recruitment We do this with the help of local partners, faith based organisations, schools, youth and community groups, further or higher education institutions as well as our Near Neighbours networks.
Phase Two: Catalyst Learning We bring together young people from different ethnic backgrounds, providing training, dialogue and facilitated learning on a range of topics related to leadership, media and communication, peace, identity, faith and social action.
Phase Three: Catalyst Futures We provide ongoing connection with the programme through our events, further sessions and opportunities to apply for funding, social media and local and national networks.
“Catalyst is a fantastic programme where you are able to meet people with similar goals but from a variety of faiths. It’s an opportunity to share in ideas and conversations which enrich your own projects and initiatives.”
CURRENT PROGRAMMES
We are currently working in the following Near Neighbours Hub Areas:
East London, Luton, West Yorkshire and Leicester
GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Email: catalyst@nearneighbours.org.uk or complete the contact form below.
Tel: 020 3752 5651
Contact Us
If you are a group, project or organisation and would like to work with us to deliver the programme to young people in your area, please get in touch.