# Unloc: Empowering every young person to become a changemaker > We are a multi\-award winning education non\-profit helping schools, colleges and organisations to empower young people to become changemakers Generated by Yoast SEO v27.4, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.unloc.org.uk/) - [Policies \& Procedures](https://www.unloc.org.uk/policies-procedures/) - [Youth Board](https://www.unloc.org.uk/youth-board/) - [Education](https://www.unloc.org.uk/academia/) - [Resources and Downloads](https://www.unloc.org.uk/resources-and-downloads/) ## Posts - [Young people aspired on first step of their career journey thanks to Portsmouth Inspires\!](https://www.unloc.org.uk/young-people-aspired-on-first-step-of-their-career-journey-thanks-to-portsmouth-inspires/): During the February half\-term and Easter holidays this year, 53 young people, in Year 11 and 12, from across Portsmouth participated in our ‘Portsmouth Inspires’ Programme, funded by NCS\. - [BLOG: A wave of new opportunities ahead with Futures Lab\!](https://www.unloc.org.uk/blog-a-wave-of-new-opportunities-ahead-with-futures-lab/) - [Reflections: Portsmouth Youth Cabinet End of Year Celebration 2024/25](https://www.unloc.org.uk/reflections-portsmouth-youth-cabinet-end-of-year-celebration-2024-25-2/): The Portsmouth Youth Cabinet’s End of Year Celebration was one to remember and an amazing way to end the 24/25 academic year\! - [Celebrating Changemakers in action: Student Governor of the Year 2025 Ivy Knight](https://www.unloc.org.uk/celebrating-changemakers-in-action-student-governor-of-the-year-2025-ivy-knight/) - ["Young people are the future of our world\." Interview with the inspirational Shelly Ashwill\-Powers](https://www.unloc.org.uk/young-people-are-the-future-of-our-world-interview-with-the-inspirational-shelly-ashwill-powers/): Shelly Ashwill\-Powers is a new member of the Unloc Changemaker Alliance family and has had such an inspirational and interesting career journey\. Join us as we interview Shelly and learn about all that brought her to her current position\. ## Academia Programmes - [Speak Up](https://www.unloc.org.uk/academia-programme/speak-up/): \[loop\_featured\_image size="medium\_large" class="flip\-featured\-img"\] Looking to cultivate articulate, confident, and persuasive young people within your school or college? Speak Up is a uniquely engaging public speaking and debating programme designed to empower students to find their voice, sharpen their communication skills, and confidently explore current and controversial topics\. - [Real Talk](https://www.unloc.org.uk/academia-programme/real-talk/): \[loop\_featured\_image size="medium\_large" class="flip\-featured\-img"\] Ready to truly hear what your students have to say and gain unfiltered insights to drive positive change? Real Talk delivers independent learner voice conferences designed to genuinely and impactfully engage and amplify student perspectives\. - [Lead On](https://www.unloc.org.uk/academia-programme/lead-on/): \[loop\_featured\_image size="medium\_large" class="flip\-featured\-img"\] Eager to ignite the next generation of leaders in your school or college? Lead On is an electrifying programme designed to empower young people to develop essential leadership skills, skyrocket their confidence, and become catalysts for positive change\. - [Kick Start](https://www.unloc.org.uk/academia-programme/kick-start/): \[loop\_featured\_image size="medium\_large" class="flip\-featured\-img"\] Time to cultivate the next generation of innovators and problem\-solvers in your school or college? Kick Start is an inspiring and practical enterprise experience designed to unleash your students' entrepreneurial potential\. - [Listen Up](https://www.unloc.org.uk/academia-programme/listen-up/): \[loop\_featured\_image size="medium\_large" class="flip\-featured\-img"\] Are you ready to spark the entrepreneurial spirit and supercharge the aspirations of your students? Listen Up is an electrifying speaker experience designed exclusively for schools and colleges\. ## Case Studies - [RBKC Primary Changemaker Challenge](https://www.unloc.org.uk/case-study/rbkc-primary-changemaker-challenge/) - [Young Women in Tech](https://www.unloc.org.uk/case-study/young-women-in-tech/) - [Young Enterprise Challenge 2025](https://www.unloc.org.uk/case-study/young-enterprise-challenge-2025/) - [Cash Kickstarters](https://www.unloc.org.uk/case-study/cash-kickstarters/) - [Changemaker Moments Events](https://www.unloc.org.uk/case-study/changemaker-moments-events/) ## Community Programmes - [Portsmouth NextGen Power](https://www.unloc.org.uk/community-programme/2949/) - [The Council of Portsmouth Students \(CoPS\)](https://www.unloc.org.uk/community-programme/the-council-of-portsmouth-students-cops/) - [Cambridgeshire Student Forum \(CSF\)](https://www.unloc.org.uk/community-programme/cambridgeshire-student-forum-csf/) - [Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Healthcare Trust Partnership](https://www.unloc.org.uk/community-programme/hampshire-and-isle-of-wight-nhs-healthcare-trust-partnership/) - [Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust](https://www.unloc.org.uk/community-programme/oxford-health-nhs-foundation-trust/) ## Opportunities - [£500 Health \& Wellbeing Grants](https://www.unloc.org.uk/opportunity/500-health-wellbeing-grants/) - [Apply to become a Young Women’s Advisory Council member\!](https://www.unloc.org.uk/opportunity/apply-to-become-a-young-womens-advisory-council-member/): FORWARD is excited to be recruiting young women \(18 – 30 years\) from African, Black and Minoritised communities to join our Young Women’s Advisory Council \(YWAC\)\. - [Moonshot Awards 2026](https://www.unloc.org.uk/opportunity/moonshot-awards-2026/): An opportunity for young founders, scientists, artists, advocates and community builders who are working on bold, solutions\-driven ideas across sectors\. - [Power2Prevail's Annual Winter Dinner](https://www.unloc.org.uk/opportunity/power2prevails-annual-winter-dinner/): Power2Prevail's Annual Winter Dinner\! - [Project Thrive](https://www.unloc.org.uk/opportunity/project-thrive/): Project Thrive is a free programme for young people aged 16\-25yrs, care experience and/or justice experience ## Team Members - [Ben Dowling](https://www.unloc.org.uk/team-member/ben-dowling/) - [Anna Kilmister](https://www.unloc.org.uk/team-member/anna-kilmister/) - [Tim Cavill](https://www.unloc.org.uk/team-member/tim-cavill/) - [Hannah Thurston](https://www.unloc.org.uk/team-member/hannah-thurston/) - [Zui Mansata](https://www.unloc.org.uk/team-member/zui-mansata/) ## Toolkit - [Social Action Week Day 1](https://www.unloc.org.uk/toolkit/hills-road-social-action-week-2026/social-action-week-day-1/) - [Student Governor Hub: Resource Bank](https://www.unloc.org.uk/toolkit/student-governor-hub/student-governor-hub-resource-bank/) - [Woodhouse College Social Action Week](https://www.unloc.org.uk/toolkit/woodhouse-college-social-action-week/) - [Presentation Day](https://www.unloc.org.uk/toolkit/hills-road-social-action-week-2026/presentation-day/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.unloc.org.uk/sitemap_index.xml)