SYLA: Inspiring Future Leaders

Step Up for SYLA: Empower Young Black Boys to Lead!

We’re a group of proud, passionate parents from the Southside Parents’ Partnership—and we are on a mission!

We’re raising £5,000 to support Southside Young Leaders’ Academy (SYLA), a grassroots charity that’s transforming the lives of African and Caribbean boys in south London through leadership training, mentoring, cultural pride and opportunity.

This isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a movement. And we want you to be part of it!

SYLA changes lives. We’ve seen it in our own sons—how they walk taller, speak with confidence, and begin to believe in themselves. That’s the power of being surrounded by positive role models, affirmation, and a community that expects greatness. We’re driven to grow this—to get more boys through the door, to reach more families, and to spread this impact across south London.

That’s why we’re hosting a Sponsored Walk and Cake Sale on:

Saturday 28th June 2025

Burgess Park, Southwark

£5,000 Fundraising Goal

What Your Support Will Fund:

• Business & Enterprise Initiatives – Encouraging our boys to dream big

• University & Firm Visits – Opening doors to future possibilities

• Public Speaking Programmes – Helping boys find and use their voices

• Financial Literacy Workshops – Teaching smart money habits early

• Black Leaders Curriculum – Celebrating identity, culture and Black excellence

Let’s Do This Together

We know we can't do this alone. But with your support—and with the love of our community—we can give even more boys access to SYLA.

Help shape the leaders, thinkers, and change-makers of tomorrow!

Thank you for stepping up for SYLA. Your support means everything.