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SYNC_GENsSYNC_GENsInspiring young citizens to co-create social impact in their communities
SYNC_GEN isSYNC_GEN isA programme that brings together mentors, community stakeholders and young people, along with current
up-to-date technologies to conceive an alternative to the conventional youth service.
Via an on-line platform young people will be able to initiate events, programmes and activities they want to see and participate in, in the local area. The platform supports young
people by putting them in touch with mentors and will provide a database of expertise, venues, funding avenues and relevant links to
information they may need to get projects of the ground.
The long term aspiration of SYNC_GEN is to equip young people with the skills needed
to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and to test this by inviting them to co-curate community activities.
Community organisation providing sports-based coaching and activity
camps for young people
Strategic design consultant, with experience in system design &
community-collaboration
JOSH FRANKLINLewisham Community Sports
YOGESH TAYLORFreelance Designer
Who We AreWho We Are
Why Now?Why Now?
Across the country, youth centres are closing down due to spending cuts by local councils
Public discourse is beginning to reflect the importance of those aptitudes that help young people build strong and positive personal relationships
“DEVASTATED teenagers have been left reeling this week by the news that 11 Rotherham youth centres will be axed.”
“...business leaders find young people to lack 'soft skills' such as confidence, teamwork, self-motivation, networking and presentation skills.”
“20% of youth centres in England and Wales would close this year”
“After Haringey council shuts eight of its 13 youth clubs, local teenagers fear boredom will fuel violence between young gang members on the streets of north London”
Our GoalOur Goal
Make it the norm for young people to be seen as active positive influences in their communities
Establish links between different actors and stakeholders, from local businesses, young people,
community organisations
Fully utilised existing facilities and people’s skills in local areas
The youth centre is often seen as a symbol of how the community values its young people,
however a sizable amount of funding available to youth services goes towards running and
maintaining the centre.
The centre aspires to play host to a all range of activities in its admirable aim to cater for all interests attracting as many young people as
possible, but never fully satisfies requirements of any activity.
Investment into Maintaining the
Building
Providing Young People a [Youth] Service
The Youth Centre as a Singular Bland Building
From ... the existing modelFrom ... the existing model
The existing model can be conceived as a service provided by the state delivered by youth workers.
At best young people are consulted on what activities they would like to take part in
To ... the SYNC_GEN modelTo ... the SYNC_GEN model
Provide more investment towards the activities and events that engage young people.
Held at venues that fully realised the potential of what the event/activities has to offer along with its users.
Investment in the Social Infrastructure
Young People as Co-Curators
The Youth Centre as a Network of Inspiring Places
Asking young people to become active collaborators, initiating and testing progammes.
ProgrammeProgramme
Regular activities curated by the mentoring team, showcasing what can be
done and inspiring young people to do the same
Inviting the wider public to take part in fun-filled action packed events,
celebrating young people accomplishes in their communities
Activities, events and programmes curated by young people in the Sync_Community,
for themselves and/or the wider public
Sync_HostsSync_GatherSync_Fayre
SYNC_hostsSYNC_hostsSYNC_gatherSYNC_gatherSYNC_fayreSYNC_fayre
PlayersPlayers
_Links_Mentors_Community
young people all-round great people residents, businesses, schools, community organisations
_community_community _mentors_mentors _links_links
Those who with advise, experience, community contacts, expertise in various
fields to offer young people.
A community of pro-active young people, willing to initiate and test ideas by
collaborative and investigative effects.
Those who have facilities, skills available to offer young people to help deliver their
projects.
On-Line PlatformOn-Line Platform
mentorsmentors databasedatabase planningforums
planning forums
promotionpromotioncalendarcalendarAccess to
mentors, with advise,
community contacts,
expertise in various fields
Promoting SYNC activites, events & programmes accessible to young people
Venues available for hire, workshop
facilitators,funding avenues
Platform to discuss & organise -
curating events, activities & programmes
Using Social Media to promote SYNC activities
A Generation of Locally Active Citizens
Creating a Culture of Collaborative
Community Impact
Raising Young People’s Aspirations
The VisionThe Vision
We Would Like to Ask forWe Would Like to Ask for
website designerswebsite
designersmentorsmentors start-up
fundersstart-up funders
local links local links
developers, content
management, community managers
businesses, schools, libraries,
community organisations
community organisers,
entrepreneurs, artists,
academics, fund raisers
grant-giving organisations,
sponsors
YOGESH TAYLORFreelance Designer
yogeshtaylor@gmail.com
@yogeshtaylor
JOSH FRANKLINHead Coach, Director
Lewisham Community Sports
info@lewishamcommunitysports
copyright © Lewisham Community Sports
We’d Like You to Join UsWe’d Like You to Join Us
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