Unloc, Artswork & Youth Options win regional contract for youth violence social action programme
A consortium of three Hampshire based youth organisations have been awarded the South East contract to deliver a youth violence social action programme as part of a national scheme funded by the Youth Endowment Fund. The Peer Action Collective project aims to bring young people together, particularly those with some lived experience of violence, in […]
Unloc & Artswork collaborate to develop the art of putting young people centre stage
Two top organisations focused on the empowerment of young people in Hampshire have joined forces for an exciting new initiative. Portsmouth-based social enterprise Unloc, and Southampton-based youth arts charity Artswork are working together on a wide range of collaborative projects and programmes, aiming to develop and empower young people in the South through arts and […]
Programme Facilitator (Entrepreneurial Skills + Career Pathways) – Solent Region
CLOSING DATE FAST APPROACHING: Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications ASAP. The final deadline is 6th December 2019 @ 5pm. Are you passionate about working with young people and have excellent project management skills? DOWNLOAD JOB SPEC APPLY NOW Join an exciting, fast-paced and growing social enterprise as our Programme Facilitator (Entrepreneurial Skills […]
[PRESS RELEASE] Verizon/Unloc Enterprise Challenge Announces Overall Winner
Jamie Bankhead of Konglomerate Games, a Scottish-based technology-led business, is crowned the winner at the London Grand Final London, England, February 3 2020 – The winner of the 2019 Verizon/Unloc Enterprise Challenge has been announced. Jamie Bankhead of Konglomerate Games has won the top prize in the tech-entrepreneurship competition for young people across Europe, following […]
A Reflection on the Aim High Personal Development Programme
The “Aim High” personal development programme proves to be an invaluable opportunity to make impact across South East London’s students from challenging socio economic backgrounds. One of our Facilitators wanted to share a reflection on the first session of the programme and how Unloc has enabled them to support students in striving to achieve their […]
A Million Realities Fellowship Announcement
We are delighted to announce that Unloc’s Founder, Hayden Taylor, has been selected for the prestigious A Million Realities fellowship! Over 150 founders of social enterprises from across the UK were nominated for the fellowship, with only 8 making it onto the programme after a rigorous selection, interview and due diligence process.
Being a Student Governor: My Journey
I have spent the last 18 months as a Student Governor on my college’s board; it has been one of the most inspiring and fulfilling experiences I have had. As a student, the governing body is not something you are exposed to and something which I consequently had very little understanding of. The student governor […]
Unloc Partners With UK Climate Commission
Unloc is delighted to announce that we are supporting the EAUC Climate Commission as a student voice partner, ensuring young people’s voices are heard loud and clear on the climate and environment debate. The EAUC Climate Commission will bring together decision makers in Higher and Further Education to catalyse action to create real impact and drive […]
Student Governors Leading During COVID
By Keeley Blanks, Student Governor and SU Vice President at Warwickshire College Lockdown is still upon us and with no colleges reopening soon, there are opportunities for Student Governors and Student Unions to pitch and plan ideas to raise morale and positivity of our peers. Below are two ways in which I have supported this […]
Unloc Delivering Digitally
By Ben Dowling, Unloc Director Like many social enterprises, Unloc has been faced with the challenge of no longer being able to do what it normally does due to COVID-19. To meet the challenge head-on, Unloc has quickly pivoted from working with young people in schools and colleges to working with young people through digital […]
