Prince William visited a community hub in North London today to engage with young people whose lives have been transformed through BBC Children in Need funding.
The Prince of Wales travelled to the Ubele Initiative, located at the Wolves Lane Centre, where he learned about youth-led social action projects supported by the We Move FWD programme.
The initiative represents a decade-long commitment from BBC Children in Need, working alongside BBC Radio 1Xtra, to expand opportunities for Black children and young people throughout the UK.
Ubele serves as a community partner for We Move FWD, focusing on empowering Black and minoritised communities through programmes centred on leadership, enterprise and sustainability.
Prince William visited a community hub in North London today to engage with young people whose lives have been transformed through BBC Children in Need funding.
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The centre features greenhouses and gardens growing African and Caribbean produce, alongside spaces dedicated to cultural and creative activities.
During his visit, William engaged with three organisations receiving We Move FWD funding to understand how they are tackling challenges facing their local communities.
In one of the centre’s greenhouses, William joined members of the Humber All Nations Alliance to explore how cultivating food can foster environmental awareness whilst developing practical life skills among young people.
The Prince of Wales also spent time with representatives from the Society for the Advancement of Black Arts, a London charity dedicated to nurturing Black art forms and their contribution to community regeneration and social mobility.
During his visit, William engaged with three organisations receiving We Move FWD funding to understand how they are tackling challenges facing their local communities.
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His engagements included meeting the Thurrock African Group, who shared details of their community radio and podcast initiatives designed to equip young people with media skills and inspire careers in broadcasting.
William’s visit also brought him together with Big Zuu and Richie Brave, both presenters and former youth workers, for a conversation about how youth work can empower young people and broaden their access to opportunities.
The engagement concluded with a discussion bringing together young changemakers and organisations to focus on pathways into employment.
Central to this conversation was the upcoming We Move FWD Academy, set to launch later this year.
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Central to this conversation was the upcoming We Move FWD Academy, set to launch later this year.
The academy aims to forge connections between Black young people and major brands and organisations, providing them with opportunities to develop skills and secure future employment.
This next phase of the initiative represents a significant step in the programme’s mission to create lasting career opportunities for young people across the country.