RISE – Our New Youth Leadership Programme
Last summer (2025) we consulted with over 80 diverse young people, who highlighted the need for trusted adults, safe spaces, and meaningful opportunities to have “real power to change things.”
Based on the findings of that consultation, our new RISE Youth Hub supports and empowers young people from Year 6 through to age 18+.
Over the next 4 years, RISE aims to support 350 young people over four years, building a strong youth leadership pipeline and strengthening community voice across B11 and B12.
About RISE
The four-year programme will create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can:
Meet the team
Our dedicated RISE team at St Paul’s will support our young people to lead change in the community.
Manjit Dehal
"RISE is about real power for young people. Not a token voice — genuine influence.
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re creating safe spaces where young people in Balsall Heath can build confidence, develop leadership skills and shape the future of their community."
Manjit Dehal
"RISE is about real power for young people. Not a token voice — genuine influence.
Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, we’re creating safe spaces where young people in Balsall Heath can build confidence, develop leadership skills and shape the future of their community."
RISE – Youth Power & Potential has been made possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.