100 Years of Empowering Young People to Succeed.
In the 2024-25 academic year we are celebrating 100 years of empowering young people. Back in 1924 The Manor Charitable Trust was officially registered as a charity, opening a sports ground in Hackney Wick to provide sports and social facilities for boys aged 14 to 18.
A century on, Villiers Park continues to work with under-represented young people in areas with historically low access to higher education and career opportunities, empowering them to achieve better life outcomes.
The way we deliver our programmes has changed over time, evolving to remain relevant for the challenges young people face. From our origins in East London through to residential courses, and now collaborative programmes working with schools and colleges in areas of socio-economic disadvantage and inequality, our commitment to young people is unwavering.
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To celebrate our centenary, we will be sharing the stories of the people who make Villiers Park what it is— young people on our Future Leaders Programme today, alumni, staff, volunteers, and supporters. These are personal stories which share each individual's own journey as well as the lasting and transformational impact of our work over the last 100 years.
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Our Impact
We work with thousands of young people every year, empowering them to succeed in their chosen field.
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