Our Stories Shaping Yours

What we offer

Empowered Voices is a grassroots organisation dedicated to connecting disadvantaged students to positive role models. Every young person deserves to meet someone who has walked their path. We provide the mentors, networks, and opportunities to turn potential into purpose.

We partner with schools by bringing relatable role models directly into underserved communities, helping young people connect with inspiring individuals and access opportunities they might not otherwise encounter.
Please reach out if you are interested in us coming to your school!
Each term we host ambitious competitions designed to stretch their thinking and creativity — from the All Souls Challenge (philosophical essay writing) to the Innovation Challenge (entrepreneurial problem-solving) to the Arts Challenge (open-format creative expression). There is something for everyone and we encourage all to apply.

Our All Souls Essay Competition deadline is April 4th and open to Year 12 students. Apply Now!

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"I loved and appreciated Empowered Voices - it truly gave me that push, motivation and drive to do better in school and that no matter any failure I come across, there will always be light at the end of the tunnel. I felt heard as a young individual with parents who aren't that well off; seeing that even though all the mentors come from similar backgrounds, they were able to make it so far in life. It made me believe that there is something worth working hard for."

- Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Year 12 Student
"Empowered Voices coming over on Friday was quite simply inspiring. The initial assembly offered exceptional advice in regard to career progression, necessary skills needed for a corporate setting, and insightful information for entering roles...As a whole, the Empowered Voices experience was truly invigorating, and I thank those who offered their time and knowledge to help benefit us students."

- Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Year 12 Student
"A key highlight for me was the opportunity to pitch my own shoe cleaning business. Presenting in front of others pushed me outside my comfort zone and showed how confidence grows when young people are given the right support and platform. The feedback and encouragement I received made the experience even more valuable and motivating!"

- Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Year 12 Student
"Such an inspiration for our students. They were absolutely buzzing about your journeys and more importantly, their own. We would love to host you again "

- Janeen Gatty | HCACP Director of Sixth Form
"This was, without a doubt, one of the most inspirational events I have been a part of in the last decade of teaching. Empowered Voices, thank you for your time, generosity, expertise, enthusiasm and the long-lasting impact that your vision and drive has had on our students - an impact we have been feeling at Harris City Academy Crystal Palace all week, and they will feel forever"

- Rebecca Bond | Assistant Principal