Eastside Young Leaders' Academy

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Eastside Young Leaders' Academy EYLA’s aim is to create leaders of character and purpose for tomorrow's world, drawn from those most in need in grassroots communities.

EYLA exists to nurture and develop the leadership potential, health and well-being of children and young people, especially Black and minority youth, empowering them to become the next generation of successful leaders.

Debate is more than speaking. It’s about listening with intent. 💛💙Speak with clarity. Listen with intent. Lead with purp...
16/10/2026

Debate is more than speaking. It’s about listening with intent. 💛💙

Speak with clarity. Listen with intent. Lead with purpose.

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16/10/2026

Debate is more than speaking. It’s about listening with intent. 💛💙

Speak with clarity. Listen with intent. Lead with purpose.

06/10/2026

•Quote Of The Week •

Debate matters.

Not because we need to win, but because we need to think.

To question. To listen. To challenge ideas. To be willing to change our minds.

Arguing closes the door.
Debating opens it.

Real progress begins when we stop rushing to judgement and start seeking understanding.

•Quote Of The Week •Debate matters.Not because we need to win, but because we need to think.To question. To listen. To c...
06/10/2026

•Quote Of The Week •
Debate matters.

Not because we need to win, but because we need to think.

To question. To listen. To challenge ideas. To be willing to change our minds.

Arguing closes the door.
Debating opens it.

Real progress begins when we stop rushing to judgement and start seeking understanding.

Watch, follow, and discover more trending content.

🧠💙 Mental Health Scholars Workshop |As part of our Mental Health Scholars Workshop, our young people took time to pause,...
05/10/2026

🧠💙 Mental Health Scholars Workshop |

As part of our Mental Health Scholars Workshop, our young people took time to pause, reflect and explore the person at the centre of it all... Themselves. 💭

Through our “Me Map” activity, they explored their strengths, the things that bring them joy, the people who support them, their values, the goals they care about and the areas they want to continue developing.

Because understanding ourselves is an important part of looking after our mental wellbeing. 🌱

Ubuntu reminds us: I am because we are. 🌍💙💛

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05/10/2026

🧠💙 Mental Health Scholars Workshop |

As part of our Mental Health Scholars Workshop, our young people took time to pause, reflect and explore the person at the centre of it all... Themselves. 💭

Through our “Me Map” activity, they explored their strengths, the things that bring them joy, the people who support them, their values, the goals they care about and the areas they want to continue developing.

Because understanding ourselves is an important part of looking after our mental wellbeing. 🌱

Ubuntu reminds us: I am because we are. 🌍💙💛

25/09/2026

✨Learning that debate isn’t about winning. It’s about listening, questioning, and being open enough to understand another perspective.✨

Sometimes, the most valuable part of a conversation is what we learn from each other. 👥

Debate to understand. Not just to be heard.🗣️

19/09/2026

Quote of the Week 💛💙

Your voice has the power to move ideas, inspire action and create change.

Persuasive communication is not about being the loudest in the room, it’s about being clear, confident and intentional in how you express yourself.

This week, we’re encouraging our young leaders to listen, structure their message, show impact and build trust.

When you know how to communicate your ideas, you can turn conversations into opportunities and ideas into action.

🗣️ Your voice matters. Use it.

🌟 Learn | Lead | Create | Change

16/09/2026

NOURISHING MINDS. 🥗NURTURING POTENTIAL. 🧠CREATING FUTURES.🔮

This summer, EYLA was proud to deliver the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, providing young people with meaningful opportunities to learn, create, develop new skills and build confidence during the school holidays.

Through coding, baking, healthy eating, gardening, arts and crafts, leadership, wellbeing, community engagement and much more, our young people were encouraged to explore and develop practical skills, recognise their potential to become creators, contributors and leaders.

A fundamental part of this experience was nutrition.

We were delighted to have Versxces Gourmet Kitchen provide us hearty, wholesome meals throughout the programme. Led by a gourmet soul chef with a passion for authentic cuisine, VGK creates food with care, using fresh herbs, homemade marinades and quality ingredients to bring flavour, culture and nourishment to every plate.🍽️

Because healthy eating is not simply about what is on the plate. It is about equipping young people with the knowledge, experiences and habits that can support them for life.

We are proud to have created a summer environment where young people could learn with purpose, eat well, express themselves, build confidence and discover new possibilities.

The HAF Programme gave us another opportunity to demonstrate what happens when we place young people at the centre of meaningful experiences.

We don’t continuously consume what the world creates. With initiative, we create what the world needs.

EYLA Summer School 2026
From Passive to Productive. 💛💙

Address

Bignold Hall, Bignold Road
London
E70EX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+442085221000

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