Wellington Place celebrates inspiring over 1,000 young people

Wellington Place, in partnership with social enterprise Ahead Partnership, is celebrating a major milestone having supported more than 1,000 young people across Leeds through its long-running Inspired programme.

- Eleanor Burgin

Now in its seventh year, the programme aims to empower and equip young people with the skills, confidence and insight needed to thrive in the world of work. Last week, the initiative reached a significant landmark with the latest edition of its annual Enrichment Festival.

Held over two days, the event welcomed 60 Year 10 students from four Leeds schools: Dixons Unity Academy, Roundhay School, Mount St Mary's Catholic High School, and Temple Moor High School. Students took part in a series of interactive workshops and activities designed to build essential life and employability skills, covering topics such as financial literacy, wellbeing, and lifestyle planning.