Governor Story
Governor Story

Hassan
Kingsley

Hassan
Kingsley

Hassan
Kingsley

"From Inner-City Birmingham to Cambridge University"

"From Inner-City Birmingham to Cambridge University"

Building the support system he never had. Proving that with guidance, talent knows no postcode.
Building the support system he never had. Proving that with guidance, talent knows no postcode.

Read the Journey

Read the Journey

Read the Journey

Founder & Governor

Britannia Youth Organisation

THE TRAJECTORY
THE TRAJECTORY

A Non-Linear Path
to Extraordinary Heights

A Non-Linear Path
to Extraordinary Heights

A Non-Linear Path
to Extraordinary Heights

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  • 2015

    Left School

    The Beginning

    Left school after GCSEs, diverting from the traditional academic conveyor belt to find his own way.

  • 2017

    Diploma in Applied Sciences

    Alternative Education

    Two years exploring vocational pathways that would later inform his inclusive approach to education.

  • 2021

    Real World

    Work Experience

    Four years across hospitality and care. Learning the grit and resilience that books don't teach.

  • 2023

    Returned to Education

    Academic Excellence

    Returned as a student. Proved that timing doesn't dictate potential by achieving top A-level grades.

  • Now

    Cambridge

    Breaking Ceilings

    Reading Human, Social and Political Sciences at Cambridge. A testament to the fact that excellence exists in every post code.

  • 2015

    Left School

    The Beginning

    Left school after GCSEs, diverting from the traditional academic conveyor belt to find his own way.

  • 2017

    Diploma in Applied Sciences

    Alternative Education

    Two years exploring vocational pathways that would later inform his inclusive approach to education.

  • 2021

    Real World

    Work Experience

    Four years across hospitality and care. Learning the grit and resilience that books don't teach.

  • 2023

    Returned to Education

    Academic Excellence

    Returned as a student. Proved that timing doesn't dictate potential by achieving top A-level grades.

  • Now

    Cambridge

    Breaking Ceilings

    Reading Human, Social and Political Sciences at Cambridge. A testament to the fact that excellence exists in every post code.

THE MISSION

Turning Challenges into
Stepping Stones

Turning Challenges into
Stepping Stones

The Reality

Talent is evenly distributed, but opportunity is not. Without role models or guidance, ambition often hits a glass ceiling before it even takes flight.

The BYO Solution

We don't just provide programmes; we provide permission to dream. Hassan stands as living proof that with the right support, the path from inner-city to prestigious institutions is walkable.

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BELIEF IN POTENTIAL

COMMUNITY ROOTS

"It's not a lack of intelligence or ability. It's just a lack of opportunity. Once you give young people the tools and someone who believes in them, they can achieve anything."

"It's not a lack of intelligence or ability. It's just a lack of opportunity. Once you give young people the tools and someone who believes in them, they can achieve anything."

"It's not a lack of intelligence or ability. It's just a lack of opportunity. Once you give young people the tools and someone who believes in them, they can achieve anything."

HASSAN KINGSLEY
CREDENTIALS

Backed by Excellence

University of Cambridge

Human, Social and Political Sciences

University of Cambridge

Human, Social and Political Sciences

University of Cambridge

Human, Social and Political Sciences

Univ. of St Andrews

MSc Finance (Upcoming)

Univ. of St Andrews

MSc Finance (Upcoming)

Univ. of St Andrews

MSc Finance (Upcoming)

HSBC Global Banking

Corporate Finance

HSBC Global Banking

Corporate Finance

HSBC Global Banking

Corporate Finance

Dow Schofield Watts

M&A Analyst

Dow Schofield Watts

M&A Analyst

Dow Schofield Watts

M&A Analyst

SAFEGUARDING CERTIFIED

SAFEGUARDING CERTIFIED

SAFEGUARDING CERTIFIED

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

EMERGENCY FIRST AID

EMERGENCY FIRST AID

EMERGENCY FIRST AID

OUR IMPACT

Measurable Change

We measure success not just in numbers, but in the barriers removed and the futures reclaimed.

We measure success not just in numbers, but in the barriers removed and the futures reclaimed.

We measure success not just in numbers, but in the barriers removed and the futures reclaimed.

200+

Young People

Supported consistently every week across Birmingham.

200+

Young People

Supported consistently every week across Birmingham.

200+

Young People

Supported consistently every week across Birmingham.

6

Core Programmes

From allotments to careers, covering all life skills.

6

Core Programmes

From allotments to careers, covering all life skills.

6

Core Programmes

From allotments to careers, covering all life skills.

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Free access for all

Removing the financial barrier to entry completely.

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Free access for all

Removing the financial barrier to entry completely.

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Free access for all

Removing the financial barrier to entry completely.

GET INVOLVED

Be Part of the
Solution

Whether you're a corporate partner, a potential mentor, or a supporter, your involvement builds bridges for the next generation.

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