Who We Are
We Are UTCAI
is a multi-disciplinary,
multi-generational collective of UK professionals and leaders united in their
purpose to bring people across the UK together to foster equality for all.
Our key areas of focus are inequality, injustice
and prejudice.
Through a solution-focused, holistic
approach we work with: schools, education settings, youth services, the
criminal justice system, mental health services, the music industry, the media,
businesses and organisations to change the damaging narratives which create
barriers to opportunities for too many of our young people.
What We Do
Our work is centred on diversity and
inclusion in the UK.
We
deliver solution-focused diversity and inclusion training, projects and
consultancy across London and the UK. We can work with you through a wide range
of approaches including: innovative workshops, inspirational talks, solution-focused
seminars, impactful early intervention projects, inspired alternative provision,
coaching, consultancy and more.
Our Goals
We are a game-changing CIC (a type of
not-for-profit focused on community.) Our sole purpose is to build brighter, better
and more equal futures for our young people here in the UK.
That’s
us. Jamaine, Patrick, Chris and Lee, the first members of the UTCAI collective.
When
we decided to act as guardians to the younger generation on the 13th
of June 2020, we had no idea our altruistic decision would see us propelled to
an international and national platform. Our only motivation was to guard
against the many negative forces we knew would be out in force that day.
Lee
says; ‘We attended the demonstration in unity, with a clear purpose to be role
models, and use our past life experience and wisdom to prevent the young people
in attendance from making foolish choices which could so rapidly change their
lives’
When
they arrived at Waterloo station, Jamaine, Patrick, Chris and Lee found a
shocking scene in which far-right protestors had turned on themselves as well
as innocent members of the public. Spotting a far-right protestor slumped on
the ground who was deteriorating quickly, Patrick picked him up. Jamaine, Chris
and Lee shielded Patrick whilst Patrick carried the man to the police
positioned nearby.
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That
single, instinctive act became an iconic image and a symbol of hope. Within
hours the image was shared across the globe. By the next morning, we had been
contacted by everyone from CNN to the BBC for interviews.
And
it hasn’t stopped still, even now, the requests haven’t stopped.
Although our countless
appearances in international and national media stimulated powerful conversations and incredible opportunities
such as: speaking at the Houses of Parliament, meeting American civil rights
activist Al Sharpton and a 4-page spread in Men’s Health, to name a few, we
knew we had to harness this platform for the good of the young people in our
local communities.
And
so, UTCA
I was born.
United
to Change and Inspire
.
We Are UTCAI is a game-changing CIC (a type of not-for-profit focused on community). Our sole purpose is to build brighter, better and more equal futures for young people in the UK.
Mission Statement:
We Are UTCAI’s mission is to bridge gaps in opportunities for young people from marginalised groups across the UK.
We work through solution-focused, holistic and sustainable approaches. Our work spans the full spectrum of services for children and young people as well as organisations, businesses and community groups of every kind.
Our Core Values: