All the latest news and views from across The Agency nationwide.
Agency Community Research: Uncovering the Methodology
Through network mapping, we linked up a range of voices, including local organisations, young people, parents and many more. Tapping into networks as a team formed new relationships, allowing us to engage with new people and strengthen community ties.
Steering The Agency!
This year, we’re excited to introduce 16 Steering Group members, a mix of fresh and returning voices, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives to the table.
Meet the Agents: Changemakers Shaping a Better Future
Introducing this year’s incredible Agents - a group of bold, unstoppable changemakers from across the UK. Armed with creativity, resilience, and big ideas, they’re tackling the issues that matter most, and doing it with passion and purpose.
The Faces of Change: Beth and Osmond
The Agency was groundbreaking for me, as I was able to find my potential! My project has grown from a small idea, earning more money, to having a positive effect within my wider community.
The Faces of Change: Dorcas and Farhad
The Agency has been a game-changer for me, both personally and professionally. It’s given me confidence and the skills to take an idea from concept to completion.
The Faces of Change: Yomi and Dawn to the Light
The Agency taught me how to be a trailblazer for myself. It showed me how to advocate for my ideas and take up space without feeling like an imposter.
The Faces of Change: Faidat and Leon
Q: Leon, if you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be?
Leon: From hood ute, to good ute.
The Faces of Change: Josh and Eunice
The Agency has been one of the best experiences for me. It’s changed me for the better, and I'm incredibly grateful. It’s a reminder that opportunities like this can come your way and make a huge, positive impact on your life.
Intisar’s Legacy of Change
They inspired me to be better, they inspired me to want more, they inspired me to be fearless in my pursuits and for that I will forever be grateful.
A Decade of Impact: The Agency's Longitudinal Report
The profound impact the programme has had on youth entrepreneurship and community development over the past decade
The Agency’s Voter Registration Project
At The Agency, we're passionate about empowering young people to make a positive impact in their communities. Our latest initiative, the Voter Registration Project, is a testament to this commitment.
Celebrating 10 years
In a world that can feel quite dark, with mounting pressures from fuel poverty, climate change and geographic and political instability, our agents are enabled to harness creativity as the tool for fresh thinking and positive change. For 10 years across the UK, The Agency has proven time and again that no problem can be too big for a creative rethink.
Energise Me to Deliver The Agency again in 2022
The Agency has demonstrated real value in the communities of Southampton, delivered with the belief is that young people know best what their communities need. Through a series of exciting, creative activities, they inspire young people to express their ideas for social change and gain the tools and mindset to put them into action.
The Agency is awarded £1.28 million by the National Lottery Community Fund
This funding will help more young people across the UK to lead programmes for social change.
“How the Rio slums helped inspire a start up revolution” — The Agency featured in The Telegraph
“How the Rio slums helped inspire a start up revolution” — The Agency featured in The Telegraph
We presented to politicians and policy-makers at the Houses of Parliament!
In 2019, Agency participants from Manchester and London presented to politicians and policy-makers at the Houses of Parliament, speaking about their projects and the impact of the programme on their communities.
“Knives, gangs and kids: how to break the cycle”—The Guardian has written a feature about The Agency
“Knives, gangs and kids: how to break the cycle”—The Guardian has written a feature about The Agency