On Thursday 6th February 2025 Telehouse (a data centre management business) hosted the 'Connect for a Cause' Gala Event for Leaders in Community and First Love Foundation as their Tower Hamlet's Charities of of Year
Leaders in Community (LiC) is a youth-led charity founded by a group of active local young people. Over vision and mission is to help disadvantaged young people in Tower Hamlets remove internal and external barriers to education, employment and entrepreneurship success.
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is one of London’s most deprived boroughs, where 70% of the population are from Black and Ethnic minority communities and unemployment is at its highest in England. Community cohesion and race relations are often poor, drug use and anti-social behaviour persist, and crime levels are more than double the national average. 
Leaders in Community come across so many bright individuals from Tower Hamlets who are keen to go on to higher education, build themselves a career and improve their quality of life — but what seems apparent from a simple conversation is their lack of self-belief and their desire for an opportunity to flourish. 
This is where we come in and this is where you can help. Whether you apply for one of our roles, donate and/or volunteer your contribution is invaluable to changing the lives of our young people and residents. Leaders in Community believe in the power of partnerships.  It is through these local and pan London connections that we take pride in being able to transform the lives of local young people.  These are the ways you can work with us to make a positive difference:
Recruitment
Come and work for a multi award-winning charity that has a small friendly team of hardworking professionals dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in Tower Hamlets.
Our offices are located at the Teviot Centre in the heart of the Teviot Estate. We are 5 minutes from Langdon Park DLR Station and 10 minutes from Bromley-By-Bow underground station.
As Teviot Centre Managers, you will be part of a community working with local young people and residents to deliver much needed programmes and services internally and externally.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building a team with diverse voices and experiences. We are proud to be a diverse team that represents the community we serve.
The Company Benefits We Offer Are:
Opportunities to work from home where feasible and practicable Â
28 days annual leave for Full Time staff (pro-rota part time staff)Â
Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
Auto enrolment pension scheme (T&Cs Apply)
Continued Professional Development
Free Tea and Coffee
Regular Team lunches and socials
Employment Opportunities
Vacancies will be advertised here as and when they become available. Please check back here again. However, if there are no vacancies, please feel free to send us your CV to express your interest in working for Leaders in Community. Email: info@leadersincommunity.org
Current Vacancies
The Leaders in Community (LiC) Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint three new trustees, as advertised below. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are confident communicators and strategic thinkers. You will be motivated by the vision and mission of the charity and committed to achieving the best for the communities we serve. You will be willing to listen, learn and make decisions, both collectively and as an individual board member where required. You will be an advocate for the work we do and strive to ensure the work we do responds effectively to the changing landscape to continue to meet the needs of our young people.
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivations for joining our charity board to marisa@leadersincommunity.org with the subject line “Charity Trustee Application.”
The application deadline is by 9am Monday 23 June 2025. The interview dates and start date of the appointment is to be confirmed.
If you have questions about the appointment and would find it helpful to have an informal conversation, please contact Syed Uddin, CEO at syed@leadersincommnity.org We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is an exciting time to join the charity, we are increasingly being showcased as a model for other charities, we are being recognised for our work on regional and national platforms, creating a great platform for LiC to grow. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Free Programmes
Over the years we have helped thousands of young people by giving them access to our creative youth work, volunteering opportunities and learning programmes.
All to help build their character, develop their careers and create community. Our programmes run throughout the year and are free to all young people.
Bigger Impact
To keep our programmes free, reach more young people and have a bigger impact, we need help with the running cost of our charity and the work that we do. With your support we can help more young people breakout of the familial cycle of poverty, accelerate social mobility and create positive role models for young people’s peers and the upcoming generation.
Leaders in Community believe in the power of partnerships.  It is through these local and pan London connections that we take pride in being able to transform the lives of local young people. 
How you can help
Help us, help more disadvantaged young people fulfil their social and economic potential, become community leaders and contribute to community cohesion in Tower Hamlets. Support Our Work. Donate Below.
As a small charity, we are always looking for ways to broaden the horizons and skillset of our young people and residents. Also, with our current and upcoming projects we can always do with a helping hand.
Your time and expertise can change lives. Whether as an individual or corporate partner you can make a real difference.
– Make a real impact – Help young people overcome barriers and create change in their communities.
-Develop new skills – Gain valuable experience in mentoring, leadership, and social action.
-Be part of a movement – Join a youth-led charity committed to empowerment, inclusion, and social justice.
Whether you can give a few hours a month or want a regular role, we’d love to hear from you!
Whether you are an individual or corporate organisation looking to give back, share your knowledge and skills, wanting to connect and learn from the younger generation, why not volunteer. Sign up below.
