<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Reaching Higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaching Higher]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:56:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/es/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Launch: Contextual Youth Work Research Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are proud to share the launch of our Contextual Youth Work Research Report , a collaborative study developed by Dr Elaine Williams (University of Greenwich) in partnership with the Reaching Higher team. The report explores how community context shapes young people’s experiences and outcomes and serves as an important first call to action for understanding and embedding Contextual Youth Work in Croydon. At its heart, this research reinforces a truth many of us working alongside young people...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/the-launch-contextual-youth-work-research-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6978eceb13a746db9d7afe26</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opportunities]]></category><category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:03:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_550291b68b3f40aa8357dc92e9bad12c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowering Youth Voice: The Impact of the Youth Board at BoxPark Croydon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people hold the key to shaping communities that truly meet their needs. When youth voices lead, the solutions created are more relevant, effective, and lasting. Recently, the Youth Board took over BoxPark Croydon, demonstrating how young people can confidently influence spaces and decisions that affect them. This event marked a significant step in building environments where youth participation is not just welcomed but central. The Youth Board’s Leadership at BoxPark Croydon The Youth...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/empowering-youth-voice-the-impact-of-the-youth-board-at-boxpark-croydon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6929c03ad8fb7619deeb9174</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:45:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_ad12350e39d94c9e92c93b024aa0b15b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Community Impact: A Visit from Deputy Mayor Joanne McCartney at October Hangouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Deputy Mayor for Children and Families, Joanne McCartney, visited the October Hangouts, it was more than just a routine stop. Her visit highlighted the importance of supporting young people’s wellbeing and development through local initiatives. Deputy Mayor, Joanne McCartney engaging with young people within the sessions The Purpose Behind the Visit Joanne McCartney’s role focuses on improving the lives of children and families across London. Her visit to our October Hangouts was...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/deputy-mayor-visit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6929b9bfe4368d687caf4fc5</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:27:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_d5cf0dd4eaae42bea51290a66097cf42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Voice Training: Empowering Young Leaders in Croydon! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Reaching Higher Youth Board  delivered an incredible Youth Voice training session  to a vibrant group of 30 young people and...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/youth-voice-training-empowering-young-leaders-in-croydon</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674710195c57f1026b880b3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Funders]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:01:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_d9a7fa2b197941a6bcdff6074fdceda5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Continuing the Journey to Greater Impact | September Highlights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Hamlyn Foundation We’re excited to announce we are proud grantholders of the Youth Strategic Investment Fund with the Paul Hamlyn...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/continuing-the-journey-to-greater-impact-september-highlights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66ffc2274500f35b978d9790</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category><category><![CDATA[Funders]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:24:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_dfee99e28a314d5e8f96db85df4c9c80~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_956,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Youth Work? | McDonalds X Rianne]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like Rianne, our team members and volunteers recognise the significance of youth work within communities. ]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/why-youth-work-mcdonalds-x-rianne</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665dcea652387bb4821d899b</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category><category><![CDATA[Opportunities]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:17:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KReUIxhkfe0&amp;t=2s" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why I Do This' - EDEN BLACKMAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Eden!  Former young person and now volunteer/sessional worker at Reaching Higher. Why Youth Work? Q: What inspired you to get...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/why-i-do-this-eden-blackman</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664dcf9da0e6ce7f20b8d29a</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:59:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_20a995b8338c45ad9e2c177f1999e447~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA['Why I Do This' - NATHAN MASON]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Nathan!  Former young person and now volunteer/sessional worker at Reaching Higher. The year I was best boy for limitless camp....]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/why-i-do-this-nathan-mason</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664dd46a6eed3cf1581f8da6</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 13:44:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_4912d02c7e174e3cb8024ce238ea3073~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rank Foundation Event ]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the beginning of October some of the RH core team attended a Rank Foundation conference in Leeds over the course of two days. 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South...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/using-the-power-of-food-to-bring-the-community-together-does-that-sound-familiar-to-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">628cba9ad86e659dda70825e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2022 15:42:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_7f3f7949748644debcfa080e9297cc90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ReachinHigher1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WE'RE MAKING AN IMPACT!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young people across South London face multiple levels of adversities that have a knock-on effect on their well-being and life choices....]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/we-re-making-an-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a7b0b7af879f00173932fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:46:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_7047e571334c43cbace653d456803395~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>ReachinHigher1</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A NEW CHAPTER]]></title><description><![CDATA[2022 will mark 12 years since the launch of Reaching Higher. In that time, RH has made enormous strides and overcome significant...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/a-new-chapter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61645f565e12570016a828fd</guid><category><![CDATA[Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><category><![CDATA[Recruitment]]></category><category><![CDATA[CEO's Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:53:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_1b39e760505b4c57b2aa0f84c8fdd1dc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Hobbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TYRESE'S STORY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyrese is a 15-year-old who has been a part of Reaching Higher for three years through our Transferrable Skills Workshops...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/tyrese-s-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">611652c73de9750015eced9b</guid><category><![CDATA[Young People]]></category><category><![CDATA[Youth Work]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 11:12:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e0222c_df3ad453c6b140579b0247d1131b9f7f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_803,h_581,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Queenie Chizea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reaching Higher: Our Response To COVID-19 (Coronavirus)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaching Higher - Response to COVID-19 At Reaching Higher the team are working hard and remain committed to supporting our young people...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/reaching-higher-our-response-to-covid-19-coronavirus</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f8c4691174045001793bf9c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2020 13:44:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/250fa8_d6e4bb97bad1484ea9e3d2e613d1c64d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Reaching Higher Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black History Month: How teachers tackle this subject will reveal how far we've come]]></title><description><![CDATA[One school is teaching units on medieval African kingdoms and Islamic civilisations to help "decolonise the curriculum". Josh Preye Garry...]]></description><link>https://www.reachinghigher.org.uk/post/copy-of-international-women-s-day-2-000-march-downtown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f8accb75c362700172bcbfc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2020 10:51:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/250fa8_5f17d2cf49d043feb0487278ed466846~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Sky News</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>