From Harm to Hope:
A Model for Real Change
Our Appropriate Intervention Plus Model empowers and equips young people to disrupt cycles of harm and rebuild their future - stage by stage, phase by phase. Until equipped to do so, independently of us!
Welcome to Streets of Growth
Where Targeted Intervention and Employability Transform the Life Trajectories of Harmed Young Lives
Founded in 2001, we are a dynamic grassroots charity at the pioneering forefront of youth intervention in London’s east end. Our crucial work and focus of attention are under-served young people aged 15-21 engaged in criminal harm and are stuck. This includes serious youth violence, child criminal exploitation, gang affiliation, modern slavery, debt bondage, and are growing up in poverty. Everything we do is for the personal, social and economic advancement of the young people our intervention model of approach is designed and equipped for.
Appropriate Intervention Plus Model
Drawing from three decades of award-winning youth intervention in East London and continual overseas research and collaboration, in partnership with Impetus we have refined and advanced our theory of change model of approach, launching this Autumn.
Our Appropriate Intervention Plus Model is a cohesive approach where our Intervention Coaches significantly reduce harm through appropriate outreach, intervention, and cognitive behavioural skills development for creating safety and stability in a young person’s Lifestyle and lived Environment. Plus, longer-term transitional support into an Education and/or Employment outcome progression.
The Birth of the Intervention Coach
Pioneering Youth Intervention
When Streets of Growth was first established back in 2001, it was purposely designed not to be a generic youth club with youth workers. Not because we had any issue with generic youth clubs or youth workers, but we wanted to approach youth intervention with fresh eyes and create a different experience for staff, young people, and indeed the communities we serve and partner to figure solutions out in other ways. This is where we developed and created the term and multi-disciplinary role of the ‘Intervention Coach’ for our frontline workers. Today, our Intervention Coach framework is multi-award-winning and where staff continue to leverage the leadership disciplines and behaviours required for this unique role to consistently pioneer and impact at the leading edge of this controversial field.
Tailored Pathways
Specific, Relatable and Stage-Based
Throughout our organisation’s lifetime, we have run a diverse range of Transition into Employment progression projects relevant and specific to a young person’s career interest, readiness, capability and ability. For example, Fashion & Textiles, Film & Photography, Music, Podcasting, Construction Industry, Furniture Upcycling, Bicycle Maintenance. These employability projects and workshops are continually evolving, and we are currently designing and developing employment pathways into the Hospitality, Heritage and Tourism sectors.
Elevate Your Next Event!
Hire our incredible EpiCentre, which sits above what was once The Boar’s Head Playhouse, has been reimagined into a cutting-edge open-spaced theatre complete with stage lighting, surround sound, and an immersive 16x10 foot projection screen. We can also provide external catering to enhance your experience. Get ready to create unforgettable moments in a spectacular historic setting!
Recent News
Roberta’s Journey from Inner-City Struggles to National Recognition
At just 17, Roberta from East London has turned her life around and is now making a profound impact on her...
Behind the Scenes: Actor Eddie Marsan Visits Streets of Growth
Actor Eddie Marsan - Patron of our charity Streets of Growth visited our centre in East London to see our...
Royal Visit: Catherine, Princess of Wales Visits Streets of Growth
The Princess of Wales came to see the new space for Streets of Growth, which has been provided by Unite Students...
Young People Testimonials
“My intervention coach really listened and took the time to learn about my life and situation. I now realise the friendships I was in were not good, and I was being used and exploited. The Cognitive Behavioural Skills coaching enabled me to see that I have choices, which led to starting a new career and joining the young influencers programme to support other young people.”
– S.R.
“I was making some really bad decisions, that at the time I never realised how much I was hurting and worrying my family. Engaging with Streets of Growth made me realise it was never too late to repair the damage done, and I have since moved back in with my parents and am now in the final year of my degree course in Accountancy.”
– T.S.
“Keep up the good work. You really don’t understand what an impact you have on people. You helped me so much and made me realise there’s more to life than the streets and gangs.”
– B.V.
Funders, Donors & Supporters
At Streets of Growth, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive lasting change in communities. The support of our funders, donors and partners enables us to develop and deliver the vital work we do empowering young people to break the cycle of poverty, criminality, violence and socio-economic exclusion. By supporting our cause, you’ll be investing in innovative, impact-driven programmes that create real opportunities for personal and community transformation. Join us in building a brighter future. Together we can make a difference where it’s needed most.
