Young People Capacity Building

Empowering Young People for a Better Future

BAME HUB-UK Network C.I.C. supports young people across the UK to build confidence, develop practical skills, improve wellbeing, and access education, employment, volunteering and leadership opportunities.

Our Young People Capacity Building Programme is designed for young people aged 11–25, particularly those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, who want to grow, make positive choices, and build brighter futures.

About the Programme

Growing up today can be challenging. Many young people face pressure linked to education, employment, mental health, social media, peer influence, crime, exploitation, discrimination and lack of opportunity.

Our programme provides a safe, inclusive and supportive space where young people can learn, develop, and receive guidance from positive role models. Through workshops, mentoring, training and community activities, we help young people gain the confidence, knowledge and practical tools they need to succeed.

Who Can Join?

This programme is suitable for young people aged 11–25 across the UK who want to:

Build confidence and self-esteem
Improve communication and teamwork
Develop leadership and life skills
Access mentoring and positive guidance
Learn about education, employment and enterprise
Improve emotional wellbeing and resilience
Take part in volunteering and community action
Understand risks and make informed decisions

We welcome young people from all backgrounds and communities.

Our Projects

Leadership & Personal Development

Helping young people understand their strengths, build confidence and develop positive leadership qualities.

Mentoring & Coaching

Providing guidance, encouragement and one-to-one or group support to help young people stay focused and motivated.

Employability, CV & Interview Skills

Supporting young people to prepare for work, training, volunteering and future career opportunities.

Digital Skills & Media Training

Helping young people build practical digital, communication and media skills for education, employment and enterprise.

Confidence Building & Public Speaking

Supporting young people to express themselves, speak with confidence and develop communication skills.

Entrepreneurship & Enterprise

Encouraging creativity, innovation, business thinking and financial confidence.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

Promoting emotional wellbeing, resilience, self-care and access to appropriate support.

Volunteering & Community Action

Creating opportunities for young people to give back, build experience and become active citizens.

Key Awareness Topics

As part of the programme, we also raise awareness of serious issues affecting young people and communities across the UK, including:

County Lines and low-level drug dealing
Radicalisation and extremism
Bullying, peer pressure and hate crime
Gun and gang violence
Joint Enterprise laws
Knife crime and drug trafficking
Child Sexual Exploitation
Child Criminal Exploitation

These sessions are delivered in a sensitive and age-appropriate way, helping young people recognise risks, make safer choices, and know where to seek help.

Why It Matters

Young people need more than advice. They need safe spaces, trusted adults, practical skills and opportunities to grow.

Our programme helps to:

Build confidence and self-esteem
Improve communication and teamwork
Develop career-ready skills
Encourage resilience and wellbeing
Promote creativity and innovation
Inspire active citizenship and leadership
Reduce isolation and increase belonging
Support safer and stronger communities across the UK

Outcomes for Young People

By taking part, young people can gain:

Confidence

To believe in themselves and their future.

Skills

To support education, employment, enterprise and personal development.

Opportunity

To access networks, mentoring, volunteering and training.

Inclusion

To feel valued, respected and supported.

Leadership

To become positive role models and community changemakers.

Resilience

To manage challenges, pressure and difficult situations more effectively.

Our Core Values

Our work with young people is guided by the values of:

These values shape how we support, empower and engage with young people, families and communities.

Join Our Youth Programmes Today

We welcome young people from all backgrounds across the UK.

Whether you want to build your confidence, learn new skills, access mentoring, volunteer, or become a positive leader in your community, this programme is here to support you.

Let’s build skills, confidence and brighter futures together.

Registration Information

To register, please complete the application form.

For students under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must complete the applicant details in Section 1, provide their own details in Section 4, and sign the form on behalf of the young person.