An in-community leadership development provider, building capacity for positive advocacy and peer engagement
ABOUT US:
We support Black Asian and Minority ethnic young people to become community leaders to solve problems within their communities
NXT Leaders started in 2016 with one mission: to help young people overcome life’s challenges and discover their true potential. After a rocky start, the vision was relaunched in Northampton in 2019, and despite the pandemic, we rose again — stronger and more determined.
Our founder personally invested in this project because he believes in the power of young people — their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. He believes these qualities can change lives, transform communities, and even impact nations.
Today, NXT Leaders run programmes in leadership, career development, work experience, peer mentoring, and social projects. We’re here to inspire, equip, and empower young people aged 12 to 35 to thrive, lead, and create change.
NXT Leaders is a community-facing organisation dedicated to empowering young people through leadership, mentoring, and social impact. We believe every young person has the potential to lead, grow, and make a difference — and we exist to help unlock that potential.
Supported within the Changemaker Incubator at the University of Northampton, we partner with schools, colleges, universities, community groups, local councils, charities, and private organisations to deliver real opportunities that transform lives.
Through peer mentoring and tailored programmes, we help these young people make better choices, reshape their futures, and access real opportunities for work, education, and leadership.
Our goal is not just to help them make a difference — but to be the difference in their communities and their own lives.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: to shape the future of young people by creating opportunities, providing support, and giving clarity of purpose. We want every young person — regardless of background or challenge — to feel empowered to succeed in life, education, and career, while contributing positively to their communities.
Partnerships
We work collaboratively with VCSE organisations (voluntary organisations, charities, and social enterprises), community groups, Further and Higher Education institutions, local councils, and private organisations to deliver programmes that matter.
Together with our partner, UK Social Impact Agency – Pluggin, we are proud to be part of the nUK mission to create community leaders at the heart of “Building Stronger Communities Together.”