Our mission is to inspire tomorrows young leaders, this is why Kenny has taken a step back and opened the door for a team of over 30 young people in the involvement of producing the third report. All 24 authors of the report are under the age of 25, ranging from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, which offers a great new format and understanding to the Kenny Report.
The purpose of these reports is to raise awareness and articulate the challenges young people and disadvantaged communities are facing. This report offers solutions as well as bold and innovative recommendations as to how we can solve many of the issues in our society today. This report will help to assist any young person to gain a better understanding of why politics is important and how the issues discussed are all political and affect their lives, whether they care about them or not.
The Kenny Reports are a series of publications that voice the concerns of many young people across the UK. Ultimately the vision of The Kenny Reports is to inspire young people to turn their own ideas into reality and play their part in creating positive change. Kenny Report three is entitled 'Personalised Politics', it's the most innovative, thought provoking and revolutionary report produced from the Kenny Report series so far.
Age:
21
Current level of study / Current job status:
Studying at the University of Anglia Ruskin & working part time.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I hopefully would have finished my Law PHD and will be working in an international law firm as a commercial and contract solicitor.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing in this world, I would change the perception that some people have that they are not equal to others so they are not entitled to the same things.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite musician at the moment is J.Cole.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
Bora Bora
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration is my parents;they have both built three successful businesses from the ground up without taking the formal route of education. They have proven that hard work and dedication is the key to success. They are equally great role models in my life as they support me without pressure and consistently help me in every aspect of it.
Age:
22
Current level of study / Current job status:
I’m a recent graduate of Politics & International Relations from the University of Kent Canterbury but now I’m working full time.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I hope to be working within the public sector, actively influencing policies.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing I would eliminate inequality, may be ambitious but I certainly would like it to be less of a problem in our current society. To remove obstacles that prevent people from progressing whether it be age, race or gender and resort to a world where everyone is placed in Rawls’ ‘‘Original position’’ behind a ‘veil of ignorance’ allowing everyone to flourish as a result of their hard work and talents and not hindered by other factors.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My current favourite musician is John Legend.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
If I could visit anywhere today it would be Nazareth.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration is Diane Abbott! She is the first black female MP, who has now paved the way for other female ethnic minorities in parliament. Though the glass ceiling still exist, Diane Abbotts achievements and the work she still does to empower ethnic minorities and in particular women is a light reminder that the only person that can limit you, is you! Anything is possible, as long as you’re ready and willing to put in the work.
Age:
19
Current level of study / Current job status:
Currently a second year law student
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years, time I see myself as a 2:1 Law degree graduate, progressing onto a Legal Practice Course (LPC) with a grade of distinction. Then, I would have obtained and completed a training contract with either a top commercial law firm such as Linklaters or Clifford Chance and thus, be one year’s qualified as an intellectual property solicitor.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could I would change the concept of race.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist is Ab-Soul.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit Brazil some day.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration stems from Nelson Mandela. I say Mandela because I get the notion that he was a disciplined and reasoned both with his political agenda and personal life. This is illustrated through his imprisonment for 27 years, which is essentially a life sentence, and yet he was still stern in his belief of freedom and the rights people should have. Mandela was said to be someone who often concealed his emotions and confided in very few people; something I can relate to. Thus, this personal likeliness motivates me; for I see an individual who held similar qualities, progressing through his life changing the image of a nation – which is some thing, I endeavour to do. Nelson Mandela will always be admired for what he accomplished, however, for me the nature of how he accomplished this is my daily motivation.
Age:
21
Current level of study / Current job status:
Credit controller
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I see myself running my own accounting business or something similar depending on what brilliant business plan I come up with. I’m focussed on being my own boss.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing in the world it would be cruelty and injustice to those who can't defend themselves.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist is Beyonce
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
The places I would love to travel to are: Fiji, Tokyo, and New York.
Who inspires you the most and why?
I look up to my parents the most. There are several reasons why: but most importantly they are hard working and dedicated people. They came to England at a very young age and wanted to create a better life for their family. They have sacrificed a lot but they are now rewarded with their own businesses, houses and a family. They taught me what hard work looks like and what it can do for you.
Age:
18
Current level of study / Current job status:
College Student
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
You could just say I hope to be an MP and aspire to encourage and work with more young people from the BAME backgrounds to achieve their true potential in life.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing in the world it has to be Institutional Racism.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My current favourite artist is Kaytranada
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit St Josephs, Dominica.
Who inspires you the most and why?
I am constantly inspired by those who strive to fight against oppression and judgement, therefore It’s difficult to pin it down to one person, my inspirations are as close as my dad and the way he is passionately dedicated to his craft despite the difficulties and prejudices. He continuously progresses in all he puts his mind to. Another inspiration is the Black Feminist Mikki Kendall who bravely started the #Solidarityisforwhitewomen tag addressing serious issues in modern feminism despite the critics.
Age:
22
Current level of study / Current job status:
Currently a 4th Year medical student
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time, I hope to be a fully qualified doctor and on my first year as a specialist in the field of cardiology or neurology, also a distinguished motivational speaker/advisor/consultant in the fields of education, health and politics.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
The one thing I would change in the world is Inequality in educational opportunities.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist is Kirk Franklin
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to travel to: Carrera Lake, Santa Cruz, Argentina.
Who inspires you the most and why?
I know it sounds cliché, but my inspiration is Barack Obama, and not because of his colour or political party but because of his abilities. He is, in my opinion, the most captivating and polished orator alive today and it is those skills, which I wish to emulate as I develop my own public speaking skills (an endeavour I have been on for the past 10 years). Obama is an intelligent man who has worked hard in and lived in relative abundance for the majority of his life but he has had challenges - obstacles that he has surmounted as documented in his memoirs (Dreams from my Father). The height of one's challenges defines the height of the person and in Obama, I see a man who has immense intestinal fortitude, which is something very much needed in today's world.
Age:
20
Current level of study / Current job status:
Final year Law student at Nottingham Law School
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
Working as a barrister, but also commentating on political and social issues.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
The one thing I would change in the world excluding obvious things such as world peace. I would change the way in which people are so readily accepting of information reported to them through the media. If an individual is not careful, the media has the propensity to corrupt the mind, and this can be particularly damaging to young people who are still developing their view points.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist currently is J.Cole.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to visit Miami.
Who inspires you the most and why?
There are few individuals that I am wholly inspired by, or that I wholly look up to, as I believe that there is a danger in losing your own identity in trying too hard to emulate others. I identify specific traits in individuals, often traits that I am trying to develop or improve in my own life, and it is the individual’s strength in that particular competency that inspires me. In light of this, an individual that I currently find particularly inspiring is Malcolm X. His public speaking skills were incredible, and the way in which he could keep a calm collected persona even in high - pressure situations was truly exemplary. Malcolm X also put his life on the line for his beliefs; standing up for what he believed was right and refusing to be silenced. Such courage is highly commendable. The intelligence Malcolm X possessed was also notable. He had truly ‘mastered his brief’, and could comment on any human rights related issue that his enemies put before him.
Age:
20
Current level of study / Current job status:
University student.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In terms of my five year career plan I would have worked for a corporate firm for the best part of three years, undertaken a Masters degree from a US Business School and had one year as a Management consultant at a top consultancy firm e.g. McKinsey or BCG. As for my personal plan: I would hopefully have sent my parents on a trip around the world, owned my first property and with plans to building a property portfolio, in the UK and US. Finally I would love to have visited every continent on the planet.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
My one thing to change in the world would be Classism.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist at the moment is Drake.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I am eager to visit the South of France.
Who inspires you the most and why?
No one person inspires me the most as l look up to many people, seeing them as inspirational people in my life. For example, I look up to my dad as a guide to be a good person: a man, a father and husband in the future. My sister inspires me daily in terms of her dedication and work ethic.
Age:
19
Current level of study / Current job status:
First year undergraduate and part-time Amnesty UK Fundraiser.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
I want to have exactly the same balance I have now - studying, working towards bettering the world, championing projects like this report (whilst having a few languages and qualifications under my belt!)
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
The one thing I would change in the world is every government must provide free basic (quality) education across the world.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite musician at the moment is Black Market Karma.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I love the idea of travelling overland - the dream for me is to travel from London to India overland by train (via Iran etc.) - I reckon it'd be a challenging adventure. .
Who inspires you the most and why?
Tough question - it changes daily. Everybody from my parents, who gave me such a great degree of freedom of thought as I grew up, to activists and advocates for justice. Shout out to Chanté for being an inspiring enough friend to get me involved in the KR3 in the first place!
Age:
26
Current level of study / Current job status:
Postgraduate student (MA) & working part-time.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
My five-year plan is firstly: I would like to have left a profound legacy within the organisations I am currently associated with. Now more than ever I have realised the importance of making a positive additional impact with whatever institution, organisation and individuals I am linked to. Within the next couple of years I am looking to teach at university level overseas. This would be incredibly challenging, being the hometown-girl that I am, but I have always found being out of my comfort zone invaluable, helping me grow both through pain and progression. Ultimately, I would have initiated my brand, which aims to offer a range of products and services (from mentoring to North African food and local entertainment).
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
My one thing to change in the world is if we could all tap into and project our skills, talents, dreams and all that we have to offer. My younger sister is currently my favourite artist, watching her grow as an individual through her music, has been a very moving journey. I would love to see my grandparents in Algeria, but my greedy answer would be Mauritius: a tiny island with a truly colourful culture and rich history.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My younger sister is currently my favourite artist, watching her grow as an individual through her music, has been a very moving journey.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to see my grandparents in Algeria, but my greedy answer would be Mauritius: a tiny island with a truly colourful culture and rich history.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration changes depending on the mood, situation I’m facing etc. Currently, I would have to say my Mum, as she's recently come out the other side of a tough and very consuming illness and is still putting others first. Watching her remain so dignified at a time when it would have been acceptable not to be, is something I will never forget.
Age:
21
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I should have achieved an Undergraduate degree in history, a master’s degree in politics and working in a social policy/politics coordinated job. I also would have hopefully been able to travel to developing countries volunteering to bring about change in the lives of children/young people and those who are less able to speak up for the changes they want to see around them.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
One thing I would change in the world is the way in which people think.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My current favourite musicians at the moment are Tasha Cobbs and Aviicii (It is tough to choose one).
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit either Madagascar or the USA (Both would be great).
Who inspires you the most and why?
There are many people that have influenced me but the top three that inspire me are Martin Luther (German), Nelson Mandela and Edir Macedo. Their persevered for what they believed in, despite the difficulties they faced and hard choices they had to make. Throughout, they did not give up until they saw the change they wanted to see.
Age:
18
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
Currently Studying 3 A2s’ at Enfield Grammar School & working part-time.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
In five years time I hopefully would have finished my degree in economics and working in the city. If I could change one thing in the world I would change my work ethics, as I need to work harder.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite musician at the moment is Trap Music.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to visit New York some day.
Who inspires you the most and why?
To be honest, my motivation is everyone around me. I cannot pin down one specific person as many have influence on the things I do. My foster dad deserves his own spotlight because he is always trying to motivate me and encourage me to strive for better. I like to think I take different aspects from different people in order to become better, be better and to achieve better. As the saying goes ‘Whatever the mind of man conceives and believes it will achieve.’
Age:
19
Current level of study / Current job status:
University student & part time youth worker
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I hope to be working in education as a primary school teacher and taking part in politics particularly around the issues that most affect disadvantaged children and young people's education.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
The one thing I would change in the world is the gap between the rich and the poor across the world.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist at the moment is Akala.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to visit Brazil some day.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration is Dave Green. He was my first athletics coach. He has been coaching for over 60 years up until his 80s’. He has always retained an enthusiasm for sport and a passion to help young people develop in every aspect of their lives. He helped hundreds of young east Londoners to find a purpose in life, to behave responsibly and respect one another. He treated everybody equally irrespective of their background or their abilities. The people he trained ranged from Olympic athletes to after school clubs, yet everyone received 100% of his attention and support.
Age:
19
Current level of study / Current job status:
International Relations Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
I hope to be involved in a job that enables me to give back to the community and be able to enact change on a grander scale. I am interested in the work of government particularly the Civil Service and the Foreign Office and it would be a great honour to be given the chance to be an ambassador for British interests and help improve the lives of our citizens. In 5 years’ time I hope to be able to look back on an arduous yet rewarding time studying on the complexity of politics and being able to manifest my skills with a satisfying and worthwhile career.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing in the world, it would the promotion of world peace and a less violent planet but one filled with prosperity and harmony free from fear.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite musicians vary, as I am an extremely experimental person in terms of genre. I have a great deal of reverence for artists that are able to appeal to my mood. My musical tastes vary from Eminem to Oasis and Bloc Party to Linkin Park.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
If I could go anywhere in the world I would love to go to the Middle East. Despite the region being a geo-political flashpoint fraught with violence and culture, its rich culture and position at the crossroads between Europe and Asia makes it a place of diverse history and significance for the human race especially as it is one of the oldest places in the world and home to the world’s Abrahamic religions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam).
Who inspires you the most and why?
My source of inspiration and my two greatest role models are my parents. My parents represent the person I want to be in the future as they are very warm, loving people who have nurtured me to be a morally good person with a strong sense of humanity. My strong belief in helping others and thinking altruistically derives from my parents who have time and time again invested in people despite not always being the wealthiest of people. My parents have equipped me with strong family values that also influence my approach towards people in the wider world and this helps me to engage people in a caring, friendly manner regardless of background and to always keep an open mind. My parents’ perseverance through times of adversity and hardship and their success at raising five sons with a strong sense of honour and purpose serve as a blueprint for the man I want to become for my family and wider society. Whilst I also revere great people who have been able to bring about sweeping change (from Alexander the Great to Julius Caesar and Clement Attlee to Martin Luther King), my parents will always be my biggest heroes.
Age:
20
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I hope to be running my own string of businesses. If I could change one thing in this world it would be the way people think.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist at the moment is Sinach.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to visit Italy soon.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration has to be my mother. She's the one person I look up to the most, not just because she’s my mother, but because she’s an extraordinary woman who I’ve watched fight day in day out to provide the best for her children even if that comes at an expense to her. She embodies qualities I find extremely rare in this world; she is strong, God fearing and humble. I can see her traits in myself, as we’re similar in many ways. I guess I see myself in her.
Age:
21
Current level of study / Current job status:
University post graduate & currently working
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In 5 years time, I hope to be working with Public Health England or the World Health Organisation to develop campaigns and policies within health for young people, particularly for adolescents. I also hope to have set up an organisation that allows young people in Eastern and Southern Africa to access safe sexual and reproductive health services.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
One thing I would change in the world is I would make travelling less expensive. I feel it is important for people to be able to travel. Travelling provides a range of opportunities for self-development. It opens doors for new refreshing perspectives, culture, history, experiences and lasting relationships.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist is India Arie.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit Usha Village, Honduras.
Who inspires you the most and why?
I look up to Mary Seacole also known as the pioneering nurse in the Crimean War, an individual who made a significant contribution to nursing. I admire her bravery, perseverance and compassion.
Despite not being appointed to Florence Nightingale's team to nurse in the Crimean war, Seacole did not give up and still went on to nurse the wounded soldiers on the battlefield alone and at her own expense. What also makes Mary Seacole very honourable is that her life broke the mould of a woman living in the Victorian era by her travelling, going to a war and running her own business independently against the racial prejudice she experienced.
Age:
20
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years I hope to be a Musical Director.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing it would be the structure of education to take political interference out of the system.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
At the moment my favourite artist is Sam Smith.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love the chance to travel to Japan someday.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My ultimate inspiration is my mum; she's worked in education for over 30 years and has proven again and again to me that everyone is capable of everything and anything. Though that might sound like a optimistic belief; I study the way people work and the manner that they work in and I'm sure that education isthe misunderstanding between the brilliant potential and talent of many people.
Age:
19
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years I hope to be working in investment banking. Working as a seller or trader whilst running my own business.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
One thing I would change in the world is the disproportionate amount of negative perceptions of black people, from themselves and others.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist at the moment is Lecrae.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to visit Hawaii some day.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration would have to be Jesus to be honest, because he went through and overcame the ultimate betrayals from many individuals. He was betrayed by those closest to him but still he loved each and every one of them.
Age:
20
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate & employed
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I would like to be a management consultant, but I am open to changes.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing it would be that sleep wouldn’t be required.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist at the moment is a rapper called Mover
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to visit America.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My father inspires me the most, although I don’t aspire to do what he does, I aspire to be like him. My dad has good morals, he doesn’t believe in religion but he believes in right and wrong, I know it sounds basic but he lives life by the principal that its nice to be nice, and treats people as he likes to be treated. When I see myself doing something or someone wrong I think about my father and this usually helps me make the right decision.
Age:
25
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate and I also work a part time job.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In the next five years I believe that I would have obtained a degree in Sociology, then my masters. I also aim to start up workshops in various Secondary Schools showing students ways to gain employment and set up their own businesses.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing in world it would be how people perceive the world that they live in; by presenting them with facts that will hopefully help them into more positive things.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite musician at the moment is Meek Mill.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like to travel the whole world because I am interested in learning different cultures.
Who inspires you the most and why?
Quite a few names come to mind when thinking about individuals who inspire me, many people inspire me but those who strive to put in that extra effort and stand out more than just an ordinary member of society. For example Kenny, someone from a similar background to me where success is at times hard to come by. He has been through many trials and tribulations, has managed to do positive things and better himself within his community. This inspires me because it gives hope that with hard work we can still achieve the goals we set for ourselves as individuals despite coming from an underprivileged background.
Age:
25
Current level of study / Current job status:
Fashion design student and a marketing & start up social entrepreneur
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In 5 years time I would like to see myself as a successful established social entrepreneur/ businesswoman, creating an impact between fashion and social issues/politics. participating in motivational speaking working with young people to help them reach their goals.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
The one change I would make is to improve the lives of young people around the world. Making it compulsory to provide free education and guarantee to secure a job.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist at the moment is Common
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit Egypt.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My dad is my biggest inspiration; he has always supported me through every goal I wanted to achieve and still continues to support me now. He has always told me that I am capable of achieving anything. He is very hard working, kind, caring, and motivational and the list can go on. He has had a hard life but managed to get himself through education whilst working to fund himself and became a lawyer and involved in Politics, due to circumstances he sacrificed it all to take care of our family. His life was never easy but never lost neither hope nor motivation. His life makes me feel invincible, if my dad can do it from a hard life I know I can with him around me. I inspire to be like him because he is ambitious as well as being super caring, helpful and supportive to everyone in his life. He is very popular, everyone comes to him for advice and no one has anything negative to say about him. I feel that I have inherited and adopted many of his traits.
Age:
22
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years I hope to be an Accountant.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change anything in the world it would be make education free for everyone.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
Drake is my favourite musician at the moment.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would like the chance to visit the Maldives.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration is my mother because she worked so hard and has been through so much just to get me to where I am today. She has been the cornerstone of my life. I admire her integrity, honesty, diligence, and originality and capability to truly love. She is a rare human being, and I am blessed to have her in my life.
Age:
23
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years time I see myself working in a media and entertainment law firm. With the opportunity to eventually move abroad. I would like to work with young adults in deterring them from crime and supporting those that have gone down the wrong path, and to help young parents find work or a place of study.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
If I could change one thing it would be the extent people go to for money and/or power. As the greed for the two results in individuals abusing their power in a particular position and I believe this is the ego behind the many destructions, conflicts and wars in the world today.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
My favourite artist at the moment is Sam Smith.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit the Maldives.
Who inspires you the most and why?
My inspiration, would have to be my mother, as she has set a great example of a hardworking, independent and successful woman. As a mother myself I look up to her as a working mother, I get strength and encouragement from knowing that all can be achieved while still having a family. It is not easy being a parent, and also becoming an adult and finding your path in life. She has continually supported me while juggling many roles, she shows me that you can do and have it all, while looking good at the same time!
Age:
23
Current level of study / Current job status:
Undergraduate
Where do you see yourself in 5 years or what do you want to achieve in 5 years time?
In five years I hope to be a Solicitor.
If you could change ONE thing in the world what would it be?
The one thing in this world I would change is myself. Always change yourself, before you can change the world.
Who is your favourite musician at the moment?
No-one specifically at the moment is my favourite I like a variety.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?
I would love to visit Russia some day.
Who inspires you the most and why?
I couldn't give you a list of inspirational people, however I take from inspiration wherever I see it, and if it feels intrinsically right. However that being said, religion inspires me constantly. So as a Muslim, the prophet and messenger Muhammad plays a large part in my understanding of religion, and by extension, inspires the life I live.
Is now a retired Superintendent who has served 30 years in the Metropolitan Police Service. His last operational posting was successfully co-ordinating the safety and security of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympics across the UK. He also contributed to the post Games Legacy security report to Government, before retiring in July 2013. Read More
Has over a decade of experience in central government roles spanning departments including: Work and Pensions, Cabinet Office, Treasury and Ministry of Justice. Meena has spent several years specialising in EU and international policy where she has represented the UK’s employment and social affairs interests both in the UK and EU. She recently led on a review of cross-government spending on mental health at the Treasury, and is currently a strategic finance planning adviser at the Ministry of Justice. Read More
Viv is the senior partner and architect of Coreplan, he has developed many private sector and not-for-profit companies. He has close links with those in the poorest communities whilst simultaneously adopting a strategic approach to campaigning for economic and political equity. He is a passionate and inspirational international speaker, leadership coach, social policy advisor, and social entrepreneur. Read More
Annette was Strategic Director of Addiction and Offender Care for Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust from 2009-2014. This role included growing the portfolio from £25 to £45million and overseeing drug and alcohol treatment services for over 10,000 service users a year and offender health care in over 12 prisons. Read More
Dr Diahanne Rhiney is a successful award-winning businesswoman with a proven track record in personal PR and reputation management. Her interview with the late Coretta Scott King, was a poignant reminder of the courage and inner strength one person could pass on to another together with the importance of empowering others to strive to achieve better. Read More
Motivates people to achieve their goals. Knowing that I have contributed to the success of others gives me ultimate job satisfaction. Read More
David has over 15 years experience as an independent change management, organisational development and leadership consultant. His expertise lies in the area of ‘top team’ and senior management development. He regularly undertakes a range of interventions with this cadre aimed at improving both managerial and organisational effectiveness. David also works with boards on board development and governance issues and has undertaken this with organisations in the private, public and voluntary sectors.. Read More
Is an award-winning author and is currently a special advisor on youth violence for the Coreplan Group. He regularly advises organisations and government on best practice in some of the most serious cases. He has 10 years experience working as a specialist in the housing sector rehousing ex- offenders, and vulnerable young people and their families. During that time he has also been involved in the development of professionals in related sectors through the training he provides, and the books he has written. Read More
Currently sitting as the chair on several leading black organisations, passionate writer and advocate for justice, political strategist, public speaker, and campaigner. As a Policy Director for the former Mayor of London for 8 years for Equalities and Policing he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Read More
Is the co-founder of GEEDA (Gender Education and Enterprise Development for Africa) and Director of Aspire Education Group. Patricia is a former Head teacher of an international school and GM of an independent business college in West Africa. Patricia’s insight and experience spans three decades in the fields of equality, education, youth development, women and international development. Read More
As a university teacher and researcher, he has written extensively on housing policy and social justice and has acted as a consultant to a number of housing organisations in the UK and overseas. His latest publication is an A-Z of Housing. Read More
Pitt is a Vauxhall Professor of Socio-legal Studies at the University of Bedfordshire. He has worked as a school teacher; a street and club-based youth worker; a group worker in a young offender institution and as a consultant on youth crime and youth justice to the police and youth justice and legal professionals in the UK, mainland Europe, the Russian Federation and China. He is Associate Editor of Safer Communities and Youth and Policy.. Read More
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Following the success of the two previous Kenny Reports, Kenny Imafidon has come back with a team of young authors ready to take on the third report. Kenny Report 3 is entitled 'Personalised Politics', it's the most innovative, thought provoking and revolutionary produced report from the Kenny report series so far. Register Free
Is now a retired Superintendent who has served 30 years in the Metropolitan Police Service.His last operational posting was successfully co-ordinating the safety and security of the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympics across the UK. He also contributed to the post Games Legacy security report to Government, before retiring in July 2013.
Leroy created an award winning community empowerment & consultation programme in Westminster, which had been inspired by the Metropolitan Black Police Association (Met BPA). Which also forms the YBPA (Young Black Positive Advocates), made up of graduates from the leadership programme launched in 2001, which is now a BTECH level 2 accreditation equivalent to a GCSE; part of the pan London VOYAGE (Voice Of the Youth And Genuine Empowerment) strategy, under the BPA Charitable Trust Chaired by Leroy.
During Leroy’s role in the Met BPA, he contributed to their written & oral submission to the Lawrence Inquiry in ‘98. He was also a founder of the National Black Police Association, ’98 – ’99. As a result of his leadership role in the 2002 Damilola Taylor murder investigation, supported by other Met BPA members, Leroy developed the business case for affinity policing model that showed diversity in action, which contributed to the development of the award winning Cultural & Communities Resource Unit in the MPS Specialist Operations & other enforcement agencies across the country.
Has over a decade of experience in central government roles spanning departments including: Work and Pensions, Cabinet Office, Treasury and Ministry of Justice. Meena has spent several years specialising in EU and international policy where she has represented the UK’s employment and social affairs interests both in the UK and EU. She recently led on a review of cross-government spending on mental health at the Treasury, and is currently a strategic finance planning adviser at the Ministry of Justice.
Meena describes herself as a strategist and a motivated self-starter. She has a keen interest in issues of diversity and inequality. She also holds an MSc (with distinction) in ‘Race’ and Ethnic Relations where key areas of exploration included the labour market experiences of women in the global south, anti-Semitism as a modernist project, Indian nationalism in the UK, and the (re) criminalisation of black British youth in social and governmental policy. Meena is currently working on her doctoral thesis in which she is considering the social construction of the ‘criminal black youth’ in relation to histories of disorder and urban unrest in the UK.
Viv is the senior partner and architect of Coreplan, he has developed many private sector and not-for-profit companies. He has close links with those in the poorest communities whilst simultaneously adopting a strategic approach to campaigning for economic and political equity. He is a passionate and inspirational international speaker, leadership coach, social policy advisor, and social entrepreneur.
Mr Ahmun has successfully developed many interventions that have enabled some of the most challenged people in our society to function and thrive in today. He works tirelessly to support professionals primarily in the public sector and non-profit sectors, although in recent years his ability to come up with corporate social responsibility (CSR) related solutions has endeared him to an increasing number of corporations. He currently spends his time supporting the development of social action networks, international education hubs and facilitating the development of social policy vehicles. .
Annette was Strategic Director of Addiction and Offender Care for Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust from 2009-2014. This role included growing the portfolio from £25 to £45million and overseeing drug and alcohol treatment services for over 10,000 service users a year and offender health care in over 12 prisons.
Annette was an Executive Director of Quality for 6 years at the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA), responsible for overseeing the expansion of drug treatment in England from 2001. Before NTA she was, Director of Policy for DrugScope the national umbrella charity for drug misuse; and a research fellow at Imperial College, University of London her role included evaluating substance misuse and public health services. Annette is now an independent consultant specialising in not-for-profile organisational and community development. She is a member of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) advising government on drug policy and co-chairs the Recovery Committee. She is also a trustee of two charities: AdFam and a new peer-led organisation Build on Belief (BoB) and also a Director of Choices Consortium.
Dr Diahanne Rhiney is a successful award-winning businesswoman with a proven track record in personal PR and reputation management. Her interview with the late Coretta Scott King, was a poignant reminder of the courage and inner strength one person could pass on to another together with the importance of empowering others to strive to achieve better. Her company 15 Degrees paved the way for diversity marketing in the UK. Diahanne has led targeted marketing and PR campaigns for the NHS and brands such as BMW USA and Budweiser. She also worked on a campaign that involved negotiations between The Post Office and The Bank of England.
Her expertise also extends to psychology and counseling in areas such as emotional and physical abuse, domestic violence and substance abuse with vulnerable and disenfranchised young people. Diahanne acquired her PhD in Psychology, which was to become a stepping-stone in what Diahanne now considers her true calling – family, community, children and young people.
David has over 15 years experience as an independent change management, organisational development and leadership consultant. His expertise lies in the area of ‘top team’ and senior management development. He regularly undertakes a range of interventions with this cadre aimed at improving both managerial and organisational effectiveness. David also works with boards on board development and governance issues and has undertaken this with organisations in the private, public and voluntary sectors.
A former local authority senior manager, university lecturer, political advisor to two senior government ministers, David’s clients have spanned public, private and not-for-profit sector. He uses his skills in management development, team building and mediation where he acts a ‘critical friend’ and coach for a small portfolio of managers and regularly undertakes public speaking engagements focussing on issues relating to conflict management, personal effectiveness, diversity, staff engagement and leadership. David is currently Vice President of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is a fellow of the British American Project (BAP) – an influential body comprising key business, media and political leaders on both sides of the Atlantic.
Is an award-winning author and is currently a special advisor on youth violence for the Coreplan Group. He regularly advises organisations and government on best practice in some of the most serious cases. He has 10 years experience working as a specialist in the housing sector rehousing ex- offenders, and vulnerable young people and their families. During that time he has also been involved in the development of professionals in related sectors through the training he provides, and the books he has written.
Sloley has made a point of remaining rooted in the communities he serves and that raised him. His creative side, namely as an author, has added value to his professional practice because it allowed him to take some of the most toxic social policy issues and wrap them up in narrative that gets through to those in greatest need of life changing information and guidance. His books regularly do the rounds in YOIs like Feltham and Isis Belmarsh, and today parents, teachers and those working with young people in prisons use his literature in their workshops, presentations and one-to-one work.
Currently sitting as the chair on several leading black organisations, passionate writer and advocate for justice, political strategist, public speaker, and campaigner. As a Policy Director for the former Mayor of London for 8 years for Equalities and Policing he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.
As a consultant Jasper offers: Strategic citywide political and policy assessments, training, policy development and implementation. Political and social environmental corporate scanning offering strategic assessments, forward planning and advice, equality and diversity legislation, policy audit and assessment, unique forward planning, equalities assessment. community relations, crime prevention, cultural strategies for a cohesive communities and production of articulate, accessible and persuasive report writing and research for a wide variety of audiences, external relations, political, business, community, key stakeholder engagement planning and strategy development. Jasper’s work continues to expand in and around the community.
Is the co-founder of GEEDA (Gender Education and Enterprise Development for Africa) and Director of Aspire Education Group. Patricia is a former Head teacher of an international school and GM of an independent business college in West Africa. Patricia’s insight and experience spans three decades in the fields of equality, education, youth development, women and international development.
Together with Akyaaba Addai Sebo and other leading political figures, Patricia helped to establish Black History Month in London in the 1980’s, a Sankofa School and a Pan African Women’s organisation in Germany in the 1990’s. In 1994, Patricia co—organised a historic Women’s Congress together with the late Dr. Tajudeen Abdul Raheem for the 7th Pan African Congress in Uganda and was a trustee of his Pan African Development Education and Advocacy Organisation for almost 10 years. Patricia has consulted for UNICEF, Action Aid, CfBT and Concern Universal. Her article “Is Africa rising with women leading the way?” was published in New African magazine.
As a university teacher and researcher, he has written extensively on housing policy and social justice and has acted as a consultant to a number of housing organisations in the UK and overseas. His latest publication is an A-Z of Housing.
He has spent most of his working life as a researcher, writer and teacher in the field of the Built Environment, specialising in housing economics and finance. He has taught business planning and contributed to recent research projects relating to asset management. He has also contributed to the international literature on inter-generational justice.
Garnett has acted as chairman to a number of community organisations, including two housing associations. He is currently chairman of Centigen a newly formed facilities management company wholly owned by Two Rivers Housing. He has helped to design a new degree course for housing practitioners for the University of Gloucestershire and runs a small charity aimed at improving housing conditions for those in need at home and abroad.
Pitt is a Vauxhall Professor of Socio-legal Studies at the University of Bedfordshire. He has worked as a school teacher; a street and club-based youth worker; a group worker in a young offender institution and as a consultant on youth crime and youth justice to the police and youth justice and legal professionals in the UK, mainland Europe, the Russian Federation and China. He is Associate Editor of Safer Communities and Youth and Policy.
He has written extensively about youth justice in England and Wales, most notably in The New Politics of Youth Crime (Macmillan, 2001) and in the past eight years he has undertaken studies of violent youth gangs in London, Manchester and West Yorkshire, some of the findings of which are recounted in Reluctant Gangsters (Routledge, 2008). Since 2007 he has acted as an adviser on violent youth gangs to local authorities and police forces. He was a consultant to the Centre for Social Justice enquiry into violent youth gangs in the UK, published as Dying to Belong (2009) and a participant in the Prime Minister's Gang Summit in October 2011. He is deputy chair of the London Gangs Forum and was a member of the Children's Commissioner's Inquiry into Child and Adolescent Sexual Exploitation. In July 2011 he was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters for his outstanding contribution to the development of youth justice in England and Wales.
Motivates people to achieve their goals. Knowing that I have contributed to the success of others gives me ultimate job satisfaction.
Annelie is an innovator and has successfully set up organisations from scratch. She has the ability to motivate and inspire people and has worked directly on empowerment programmes in challenging deprived inner city areas. She has experience of working with boards and has specialist knowledge of the public and charity sector.
Annelie moved to England from Sweden over twenty years ago and brings a fresh approach to management. While her emphasis is on achievement, she believes work life balance is crucial for success. Ownership, she says is key: we are all responsible for our communities and workplaces and our role contributes to their success or failure.
Developing responsibility in managers and teams is something Annelie is passionate about; her specialism lies in coaching managers into leaders. She also has excellent experience working with young people. She strongly believes that with the right tools and support, leaders can be developed anywhere. Annelie has broad experience in Asset and Housing management spanning budgets running into millions of pounds and has a proven track record in recovering performance failures.
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Kenny Imafidon was born on May 7th 1993 in London, to Nigerian parents. He grew up in Peckham, South East London, in a single-parent environment with his mother and younger brother. He went to school at Kingsdale Foundation School where he attained 12 GCSE’s A-C‘s and was a prefect, as well as an A level student at Richmond Upon Thames College, where he studied Philosophy, Politics, Economics & History at A-Level. Throughout his childhood, he was exposed to and has experienced many of the challenges millions of young people who are a growing up in deprived communities across the country face today such as, growing up in single-parent household; living in poverty; violence; crime; lack of opportunities; drugs and alcohol abuse and educational disparity. All these experiences have helped shape his politics.
Kenny has always been in love with politics and has always aspired to be a Member of Parliament since he can remember. He decided to pursue his love for politics from the tender age of 16, by ensuring he secured various work experiences in local, regional and central government, as well as campaigning for change and making sure youth policy is on the government’s agenda. He has been delivering speeches to many professionals and politicians at public and private events since he was 16 about the issues young people face and innovative ways to tackle those issues. Kenny’s favourite political figures are: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
In May 2011, he was remanded in custody for a total of seven serious charges including murder, along with four of his closest friends. He was arrested and charged whist he was in his final year at college. In spite of this heavy blow, he was determined to take his exams and fought hard for the chance to do so, and in the end he became the first person to do A-levels in Feltham and passed all three subjects, though not with the top grades that had been predicted at college. In November 2011, justice was given and he was acquitted halfway during the trial of all seven charges made against him on directions of the judge. He’s two co-defendants however are currently serving life sentences with a minimum of 30 years and 26 years.
Whilst on his journey as a young person growing up in Peckham, South East London, Kenny’s passion was ignited to investigate, create and write the series of “Kenny Reports”. The purpose of the Kenny Reports is to raise awareness and articulate the challenges young people and disadvantages communities’ face. The Kenny Reports also provide solutions to issues such as, voter apathy, crime, education, young unemployment and youth engagement in politics. The Kenny Reports have been made reference to by national and local news, high profile publications, professors, service providers, and politicians and has also been mentioned in parliamentary debates.
In 2012 Kenny was awarded a 3year Amos Bursary scholarship to study a LLB degree at BPP University College, 2015 he is now in his final year of study.
He is currently the chair of the social enterprise ‘Push Your Passion’ and a trustee of the ‘British Youth Council’. As a trustee and director of the British Youth Council, he and his colleagues represent the views of 7 million young people across the council’s networks. Kenny is also a ‘Bite the Ballot’ ambassador.
Kenny has had the opportunity to advise and work with various organisations in the corporate, public and charity sector, as well as politicians, civil servants and government departments. He is currently working on a report for the Europe Commission in partnership representatives from the governments of Poland, Lithuania, Germany and Israel, on how to engage more young people in social action and political participation across Europe.
Kenny has also received a number of notable awards recently such as:
– The “Future Leaders Awards 2013 (Under 35)” at the African Diaspora Awards 2013
– “The Rhiney Award 2013-2014″ for community leadership and commitment to our community
– Southwark Civic Award 2014 – Letter of Commendation
– Rare Rising Star (No.1) 2014 – Selected the most outstanding black student in the UK
– Peacemaker of the year award 2014 (Runner up) – Anne Frank Trust
Following the success of the previous Kenny Reports 1 & 2, Kenny Imafidon has opened the door for 24 other young authors to take part in producing the 3rd Kenny Report whiles Kenny can now add editor to his title. The 3rd report is entitled ‘Personalised Politics’, it’s been labelled the most innovative, thought provoking and revolutionary report produced from the Kenny report series so far. On 8th April 2015 the report went live on the KennyReport3.com site and was launched into the hands of over 600+ people and now the report has taken on a journey of its own and Kenny can now prepare for his next ventures into law / politics and anything else he puts his mind to.
