Spiral Skills CIO

So proud of the work @HomewardsUK is doing in Lambeth. Supporting local organisations like @Spiralskills to provide young people at risk of homeless with opportunities that build skills, confidence and brighter futures. Homewards funding has enabled Spiral Skills to expand services, increase staffing, and supported the creation of hubs where charities can work together. Hope and potential are being unlocked here in Lambeth thanks to the commitment of those who are determined to end homelessness.

Spiral Skills’ Changemakers Abdoul & Tafari meet young people where they are – on the high street, in the market, at fast food restaurants – building trust one chat at a time. With @Spiralskills & @homewardsuk, they’re opening doors to support, training & opportunity.

Homewards is providing funding to the briliant @Spiralskills in Brixton, whose team use lived experience and consistency to provide support, employment, training and opportunities for young people locally.

Great to be at today’s @CfYoungLives & @BBCCiN panel, asking: what’s next for youth provision after the Spending Review? Lots of speakers, including @annelongfield, @benlindsayOBE, Tafari Clarke, @tonyokotie, @JoshDeanMP, and @Spiralskills CEO Joel Balkwill.

We have been nominated for the Safer Lambeth Award #LambethCivicAward25 🏆 Absolutely thrilled to have all the work we do in Lambeth recognised by @lambeth_council 😍! You can learn more👉lambeth.gov.uk/awards Read our blog on making Lambeth Safer - spiralskills.co.uk/news/makinitsa…

Our second podcast episode is now available on streaming platforms. In this episode YEF Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Ciaran Thapar talks to Justin Finlayson, CEO of @unitedboders - who shares how to use music and mentoring to unite rival postcodes, why the recording studio can be a therapeutic space for young people, and what his journey from prison officer to bus driver to charity CEO has taught him about preventing violence. Watch now 👉 youtu.be/Vxwzt4c3a00?si…

Can UK rap and drill music be a tool for positive change? On the latest episode of Safe, we explore this question with Justin Finlayson, CEO of @UnitedBorders. Discover how music can unlock honest conversations with young people at risk, the challenges of navigating social media, and practical ways to keep young people safe while amplifying their voices. Listen now and share your thoughts!

We’re honoured to be nominated for the Safer Lambeth Award! 🎉 Proud to be recognised for our work empowering young people through the Makin’ It programme. Congrats to all the finalists! 💛 #LambethCivicAwards2025 #SaferLambeth

@Art4Space @SCCommGarden @Getridoffit The finalists for the Safer Lambeth Award 🙌⭐️🏆 ⭐️Mary Gibson - Lambeth Youth Justice ⭐️@Spiralskills – Makin’ It programme ⭐️Pamela Mhlophe @spireslondon ⭐️Gaia Centre - lambeth.gov.uk/family-informa… ⭐️@BIGKIDCharity #LambethCivicAwards2025

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from Spiral Skills! ✨🎄 2024 has been a year of progress, collaboration, and inspiration. Thank you for being part of our journey! Here’s to an even brighter 2025. 🌟 Wishing you joy, rest, and magic this holiday season. ❄️ #HappyHolidays #SpiralSkills

We welcomed @Pearlie_mack for a pitching & presenting workshop! 🌟 Pearl helped young people build confidence & break public speaking barriers. Learn more about our Igniting Creative Futures campaign: spiralskills.co.uk/news/ignitingc… Support us: spiralskills.enthuse.com/cf/5542/Empowe…

🙌 Huge thanks to @Jellyfishpictures for inspiring young creatives! 🙏 Students visited their award-winning VFX studio, creating film characters and pitching ideas—a huge confidence boost! Learn more about this program by @LondonYouth in our blog: spiralskills.co.uk/news/ignitingc…

Celebrating Louise Winnall’s inspiring work empowering youth! 🌟 This 2024 we have: ✨ Connected 100+ young people to work  💡 Delivered 500+ mentoring sessions  📚 Ran 30+ impactful programs Join #EmpowerFutures & help us grow! Donate: spiralskills.enthuse.com/cf/empowerfutu… #YouthGrowth

Yesterday @Miatsf & I hosted an event to showcase the impactful work of the @LDN_VRU My Ends programme which funds grassroots community led organisations to reduce serious violence I’ve seen the impact first hand in my constituency & it has been life changing for so many people

Thank you to @BerkeleyGroupUK St Edward, who recently held a furniture sale and donated items to our #ResilienceFund partners @Spiralskills @TheBouryAcademy and @CARAS_LDN.💙 Check out these pictures to see the transformation made to Spiral Skills' youth hub.

I’ve got to know @Spiralskills who are part of the amazing Ecosystem Coldharbour consortium working to reduce serious violence affecting young people in our communities They are trying to raise £20k to expand their important work Please help if you can spiralskills.co.uk/donate

We had an amazing time at the @bybrixton Christmas party! 🥳The young people loved the bouncy castle, bubble tea and party games 🎅 Well done to the Young Leaders for organising such a fantastic party! 👏 #BuildingYoungBrixton #ChristmasParty

A massive thank you to @whatjohndoesays team for mentoring & encouraging young creatives, helping them gain valuable skills & confidence 🙌 Learn more about the Creative Industries programme made possible by @LondonYouth in our new blog spiralskills.co.uk/news/ignitingc…

‘Education is important because it’s something no one can take away from you.’ Louise continues the conversation for #EmpowerFutures on breaking the cycle of exclusion and creating inclusive pathways for all. Donate today: spiralskills.enthuse.com/cf/5542/Empowe…

🌟 1,000 hours of service, 100 work placements, 500 mentoring sessions, and 30 programs! 🚀 This #GivingTuesday, help us spiral higher to empower more young people and expand our reach: spiralskills.enthuse.com/cf/5542/Empowe… 💖 #EmpowerFutures