The need: Cycles of poverty, harm, and violence, deeply rooted in social, economic, and racial disparities, present significant challenges for young people in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. With the highest rate of income deprivation in the country, young people in Tower Hamlets are also 10% more likely to be not in education, employment, or training (NEET) than average.

Our portfolio partner: Streets of Growth works with young people experiencing violence and criminal exploitation in Tower Hamlets to reduce their exposure to harm and support them to re-engage with employment. They intentionally engage and build trust with young people where they spend time: on the streets, in housing estates, and in parks. Their programme is underpinned by a trusted adult relationship with frontline staff, many of whom come from the local community and have lived experience of the issues facing the young people they serve.

Our impact: Impetus is supporting Streets of Growth to refine their model of support and organisation. Built on strong harm reduction foundations, we are helping them develop a more effective programme to support young people into sustained, stable engagement with education and employment.