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  • Aiming High - My Story

    Aiming High - My Story

    This story comes from a young person who is an asylum seeker and took part in our Aiming project along with 9 other participants. Read more

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Case Studies

Hear what young people say about the effect Headliners has had on their lives

Tyne on Your Side Abi's Story

Tyne on Your Side Abi's Story

Abi took part in our Tyne on Your Side Project earlier this year. Throughout the programme Abi has grown as a person and developed new skills. Abi has learnt ways to express herself and build her confidence. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2023

Author: Holly Ayrton

Alie's Story Aiming High

Alie's Story Aiming High

Alie joined our Aiming High project in October 2022. Aiming High is a three year project that runs in Newcastle, Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and North Tyneside funded by The Santander Foundation. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2022

Updated: 16th December, 2022

Author: Holly Ayrton

Aiming High - My Story

Aiming High - My Story

This story comes from a young person who is an asylum seeker and took part in our Aiming project along with 9 other participants. Read more

Published: 22nd September, 2022

Updated: 26th September, 2022

Author: Holly Ayrton

Jessica, Foyle

Jessica, Foyle

“I enjoyed being able to openly discuss anything with the group." Read more

Published: 7th April, 2021

Updated: 9th April, 2021

Author: Aidan Campbell

Ian, Newcastle

Ian, Newcastle

Ian shares his story of the transformation Headliners (UK) NCS and Digital Transitions programmes have made his life. Read more

Published: 18th March, 2021

Updated: 21st March, 2021

Author: David Kidger

Omid, Newcastle

Omid, Newcastle

Omid's journey - never used a camera to gaining a qualification in photography! Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 17th February, 2021

Author: Deleted User

Location: Headliners (UK), Floor 2, Commercial Union House, Newcastle, ne1 6qe

Canice, Foyle

Canice, Foyle

When Canice joined Headliners, none of us knew the world was about to change entirely. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2021

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Marie Sauvé

Adnan, London

Adnan, London

Adnan's journey through multiple projects and achieving multiple goals! Read more

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: LUCY MARTIN

Grace, London

Grace, London

Read about Grace's confidence transformation throughout her work with Headliners Read more

Published: 21st January, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: LUCY MARTIN

Emily, Newcastle

Emily, Newcastle

Emily shares her story about the impact the Digital Transitions project has had on her. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2021

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

Author: David Kidger

Martina, London

Martina, London

Martina shares the impacts of her experiences during media training while on the Keeping It Wild project. Read more

Published: 7th January, 2021

Updated: 20th July, 2022

Author: Zahrah Vawda

Robert, London

Robert, London

Robert shares his unexpected outcomes from his media training during the Keeping It Wild project. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Author: Zahrah Vawda

Rajaun, London

Rajaun, London

From conflict to calm, Rajaun's journey through Headliners (UK) projects. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Updated: 12th February, 2021

Author: LUCY MARTIN

Aodhán, Foyle

Aodhán, Foyle

At just 18, Aodhán has been through a lot of trauma; but he refused to let it crush him. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2020

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Ali Talbot

Kieran, Foyle

Kieran, Foyle

When Kieran joined Headliners, we received from him as much as he benefited from the organisation. Read more

Published: 8th September, 2020

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Marie Sauvé

TJ, Newcastle

TJ, Newcastle

After hitting a crisis point in life, TJ turned his focus towards photography. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2020

Updated: 4th February, 2021

Author: Deleted User

Milo, Foyle

Milo, Foyle

Milo struggled making friends until he joined the group POCA, which then led him to Headliners. Read more

Published: 15th July, 2020

Updated: 24th February, 2021

Author: Marie Sauvé

Bobbi, London

Bobbi, London

Bobbi, a Trainee from our Keeping it Wild programme talks about the impact the work with us has had on her Read more

Published: 15th July, 2020

Author: Deleted User

Thomas, Foyle

Thomas, Foyle

Thomas is Autistic and has found it difficult to make friends, speak to others and express his feelings. Thomas joined our ‘Together We Can’ project. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2016

Updated: 9th March, 2016

Author: Deleted User

Harriet, Newcastle

Harriet, Newcastle

Harriet is an A level student. She wanted to make a difference to her local community. She took part in our autumn NCS programme. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2016

Updated: 9th March, 2016

Author: Deleted User

Mardoche, London

Mardoche, London

Mardoche is a care leaver. He used to be nervous about his future and lacked confidence to speak to people. He joined our Reaching Communities Project. Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2016

Updated: 9th March, 2016

Author: Deleted User

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  • Tyne on Your Side Abi's Story

    Tyne on Your Side Abi's Story

    Abi took part in our Tyne on Your Side Project earlier this year. Throughout the programme Abi has grown as a person and developed new skills. Abi has learnt ways to express herself and build her confidence.

  • Tyne On Your Side Woodlawn Post-16

    Tyne On Your Side Woodlawn Post-16

    Woodlawn recently explored "What makes a good photograph?" with our North-East England team.

  • FREE upcoming workshops in London this March

    FREE upcoming workshops in London this March

    Join our London team on March 11th and 12th for a weekend of fun workshops and visits geared towards career progression and skills boosting.

  • New tree planting opportunity in Lewisham!

    New tree planting opportunity in Lewisham!

    Want to make a difference? Join our London Green Champions spring social action event this half-term.

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  • What we do

    What we do

    Headliners (UK) empower vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people to have a voice.

  • Our Team

    Our Team

    Meet the team that make up Headliners (UK)!

  • Where we work

    Where we work

  • Our story

  • National Citizen Service (NCS)

    National Citizen Service (NCS)

    We deliver the National Citizen Service (NCS) in the North East of England which gives young people an opportunity to prepare them for the world of work.

  • Contact Us

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  • Girl Gangs in South London

    Girl Gangs in South London

    When the media look at teenage gangs the focus is often on young males, but there are many females with strong links to gangs too.

  • Our Trustees

    Our Trustees

    Headliners (UK) is governed by a committed Board of Trustees who come from different walks of life including former participants in the Headliners programme.

  • Our Funders

    Our Funders

    We are supported in our work by a range of funders

  • Refugees - The Lightless Sky

    Refugees - The Lightless Sky

    What is it like being an unaccompanied asylum seeker at just 13? We met with Gulwali Passarlay to find out.

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Generating Genius

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Published: 24th November, 2015

Young people in care get creative

Young people in care get creative

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Published: 24th November, 2015

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Published: 17th June, 2021

Updated: 15th July, 2022

Author: Jon Hudson

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