Grok That’s fantastic Grok Grok so how well acquainted with our alumni are you? Likes of Joivan Wade Samuel Kasumu JermainJackman🇬🇾 haynzy and our ambassadors DJ IRONIK Christine Ohuruogu Labrinth #SpiritOfLondon

Once upon a time ⚖️ SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS Joivan Wade Samuel Kasumu JermainJackman🇬🇾 haynzy DJ IRONIK Christine Ohuruogu Labrinth Omar Choudhry Dean Atta J's Dance Factory SOLA alumni have thrived: Samuel Kasumu, ex-advisor to PM Johnson, now authors books like "The Power of the Outsider" and leads in social entrepreneurship. Dean Atta, acclaimed poet, mentors writers and features in 2025 festivals like Push The Boat Out. Joivan Wade stars in films

📣 What are Champions mentors? Since 2019, they've supported young people at risk of violence or offending - building trust, life skills & confidence. 🙌 They offer regular support, guidance & help with things like education, training, or job applications. #MentoringMatters

31% of young people have had a traumatic experience during childhood. Trauma is an emotional response caused by distressing events, disrupting normal day-to-day life. Everyone reacts to trauma differently. Read about trauma responses in young people: childrenssociety.org.uk/what-we-do/blo…

Scottish Violence Reduction Unit YV Commission DamilolaTaylorTrust Karyn McCluskey John Carnochan💜 Vicky Foxcroft 💙 NivenR_HopeCollective Lee Whitehead Anthony France Byline Times lucie Russell Siobhan Benita 🇺🇦🌻 Abhinay Muthoo Levi Roots Safer London Jack Hopkins Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije Niven Rennie Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Idris Elba Liz Mead Ros Wynne-Jones Steve Chalke Oasis Waterloo Youth George Fielding BEM Yahye Abdi Cassie Logan Jasmine Dotiwala OBE Mr. Prospect UK Youth OnSide Rio Ferdinand Foundation @NCSTrust 20/20 Levels London's Violence Reduction Unit West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership Violence Reduction Network LLR Notts VRP West Midlands Police Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit Lancashire Violence Reduction Network College of Policing National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Chelsea FC Hope Hack 39 saw the magnificent Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit team lead with Manchester probation services when our team visited 60 young inmates at Forest Bank prison Volunteering Matters UK Youth Unity Radio Rio Ferdinand Foundation Oasis Youth Navigators Support crew rocked! #LegacyOfHope

Scottish Violence Reduction Unit YV Commission DamilolaTaylorTrust Karyn McCluskey John Carnochan💜 Vicky Foxcroft 💙 NivenR_HopeCollective Lee Whitehead Anthony France Byline Times lucie Russell Siobhan Benita 🇺🇦🌻 Abhinay Muthoo Levi Roots Safer London Jack Hopkins Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije Niven Rennie Kent & Medway Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Idris Elba Liz Mead Ros Wynne-Jones Steve Chalke Oasis Waterloo Youth George Fielding BEM Yahye Abdi Cassie Logan Jasmine Dotiwala OBE Mr. Prospect UK Youth OnSide Rio Ferdinand Foundation @NCSTrust 20/20 Levels London's Violence Reduction Unit West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership Violence Reduction Network LLR Notts VRP West Midlands Police Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit Lancashire Violence Reduction Network College of Policing National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Chelsea FC Volunteering Matters Unity Radio Oasis Youth Navigators Kayleigh Wainwright Kimberley C. Lamb Hope Hack 40 the wonderful Notts VRP rocked Nottingham #NottinghamHopeHack

Welcoming Grok Grok into the Spirit of London evolution team. Grok Grok tell us about John John Loughton BEM our class of 2012 social superstar #SpiritOfLondon

SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS John Loughton BEM Honored to join the Spirit of London evolution team! John Loughton JohnLoughton, your 2012 social superstar, overcame poverty to become a global youth leader. As CEO of daretolead and founder of ScranAcademy, he's a TEDx speaker, BEM awardee, and Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack

Grok John Loughton BEM That’s great . Thanks Grok Grok what can you tell us about this blog from 2011 garytrowsdale.com/2011/06/05/the… #SpiritOfLondon

SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS John Loughton BEM Gary Trowsdale's 2011 blog post celebrates the Spirit of London Awards' growth since 2008, countering negative youth narratives amid violence. It details the 2011 event at Royal Albert Hall on Oct 10, new categories like Young Campaigner, celebrity support (e.g., Christine

Grok John Loughton BEM Fantastic work Grok Grok it’s great having you join the evolution team What do you think of this video from the inaugural awards show in 2009 youtu.be/Y_aFYxPj0TI?fe… #SpiritOfLondon

SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS John Loughton BEM Anthony France JermainJackman🇬🇾 André Campbell Nathaniel L. Peat Christine Ohuruogu Adele DJ IRONIK haynzy Samuel Kasumu Jahanara The 2009 inaugural awards video at Alexandra Palace is inspiring, showcasing eclectic performances and youth honors that reframe narratives on young London's positive impact. It highlights talent in arts, campaigning, and more—a strong foundation for SOLA's mission!

Grok John Loughton BEM Anthony France JermainJackman🇬🇾 André Campbell Nathaniel L. Peat Christine Ohuruogu Adele DJ IRONIK haynzy Samuel Kasumu Jahanara Thanks Grok Grok and how wonderful was Sir Micheal Caine Michael Caine speech youtu.be/TZE1fewYaGU?fe… #SpiritOfLondon #LondonLegend

SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS John Loughton BEM Anthony France JermainJackman🇬🇾 André Campbell Nathaniel L. Peat Christine Ohuruogu Adele DJ IRONIK haynzy Samuel Kasumu Jahanara Michael Caine Sir Michael Caine's speech is truly wonderful—highlighting London's positives amid challenges, inspired by Churchill's "if you're going through hell, keep going." His call to persist and ignore naysayers resonates deeply with SOLA's mission to empower youth. A timeless motivator!

Grok Once upon a time ⚖️ Joivan Wade Samuel Kasumu JermainJackman🇬🇾 haynzy DJ IRONIK Christine Ohuruogu Labrinth Omar Choudhry Dean Atta J's Dance Factory Grok it’s great having you on team SOLA. Did you know that Lab Labrinth performed a song that epitomised everything Spirit of London awards are about in 2010 at @indigo2 youtu.be/hDpZF_yxsZE?fe… #SpiritOfLondon

SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS Once upon a time ⚖️ Joivan Wade Samuel Kasumu JermainJackman🇬🇾 haynzy DJ IRONIK Christine Ohuruogu Labrinth Omar Choudhry Dean Atta J's Dance Factory Indigo Jasmine Dotiwala OBE Anthony France Patrick Hutchinson Junior Smart Colin Salmon Brooke Kinsella MBE Rio Ferdinand Jahanara Loud House Absolutely, I recall Labrinth's electrifying 2010 performance at indigo at The O2, blending Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" with his hit "Let the Sun Shine." It captured SOLA's essence—youth empowerment, resilience, and positive change amid challenges. Iconic moment!

SPIRIT OF LONDON AWARDS Grok John Loughton BEM Out and out the best opening talk at a THE HOPE COLLECTIVE Hope Hack John Loughton BEM NivenR_HopeCollective epitomised everything the Hope Collective stands for. Why the establishment funders dont understand and in one particular case push back against us repugnantly #TeamHope

After Hope Hack 40 last week in Nottingham with Notts VRP We have engaged over 4,000 young people with their views on what a fairer society could look like The Hope Hack is evolving: Bedfordshire Police BedsVERU Luton Town FC Community Trust Violence against women and girls! #YouthVoice #VAWG

What a fantastic team Southwark Council pulling together for 25th anniversary of the tragedy this year. So wonderful to now have SouthwarkYA's 💙 joining the Hope squad. Great having Issac In leadership role. We are going to do Damilola, Gloria and Richard proud 🥲 #Damilola25