About Us
Urban Synergy is a charity founded in 2006 that has helped more than 27000 young people aged 9-24. Support starts with children aged 9. We find inspirational role models - people who look and sound like them - and invite them into their schools in urban areas.
These role models have overcome similar barriers to them, and they excite our young people about succeeding. They offer them a path to follow, and pass on the confidence to believe in themselves.
In Secondary schools, Youth & Basketball clubs we provide young people with mentors, hold online career seminars, and take them into companies to bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace.
Press releases
The unseen impact of Anti-DEI policies is undermining UK futures
Imagine losing your chance at a dream career. That's the impact of Anti-DEI (diversity, equality and inclusion) Policies on UK Youth right... read more
11.04.2025 • By Urban Synergy
5 ways to boost your self-respect shared
Want to boost your self-respect and unlock your full potential? We believe that self-respect is the foundation of confidence, ambition, and... read more
13.03.2025 • By Urban Synergy
Apprenticeships risk failing some young people
In a blog for National Apprenticeship Week the CEO & Founder of the social mobility charity Urban Synergy , Leila Thomas, talks about the... read more
10.02.2025 • By Urban Synergy
Urban Synergy wins top prize at London’s New Year’s Day Parade for Lewisham
Urban Synergy, Lewisham’s Mayor’s chosen charity for 2024/25, has brought home first prize from the London New Year’s Day Parade (LNYDP) ,... read more
06.01.2025 • By Urban Synergy
Urban Synergy heralds a brighter tomorrow in London’s New Year Parade
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Urban Synergy, the award-winning charity supporting young people from under-represented communities, is honoured to... read more
23.12.2024 • By Urban Synergy
Mentoring and social mobility celebrated
Urban Synergy hosted its annual UShine Awards Ceremony 2024 late last month, bringing together inspiring role models, corporate partners,... read more
16.12.2024 • By Urban Synergy
Urban Synergy is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2024 Urban...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, November 2024 — Urban Synergy is thrilled to announce the nominees for the 2024 Urban Synergy UShine Awards... read more
12.11.2024 • By Urban Synergy
Recognise the heroes in your own community
As we mark Black History Month 2024 , Leila Thomas, CEO & Founder of Urban Synergy admits she is deeply moved by this year’s theme of reclaiming... read more
23.10.2024 • By Urban Synergy
Mentoring excellence praised by grassroots charity
A Message from our CEO & Founder, Leila Thomas How do you begin to say thank you to a company and the individuals inside of it - who live and... read more
30.09.2024 • By Urban Synergy
Work experience uncovered
To celebrate the record number of young people doing work experience at its corporate partner companies, CEO and Urban Synergy founder Leila... read more
09.09.2024 • By Urban Synergy