Our History

EST. 2020

From Crisis Response to Community Impact

Explore Our Journey

Explore Our Journey

Explore Our Journey

"I wanted to help people do their shopping because of restrictions…"

HASSAN KINGSLEY, FOUNDER

"I wanted to help people do their shopping because of restrictions…"

HASSAN KINGSLEY, FOUNDER

"I wanted to help people do their shopping because of restrictions…"

HASSAN KINGSLEY, FOUNDER

MARCH 2020

Born from Compassion

Are you wondering how a global crisis can spark lasting community change? Britannia Youth Organisation was founded during one of the most challenging periods in recent history. As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the nation and the first lockdown began, our founder Hassan saw an urgent need.

What started as a simple desire to help young families with their shopping during lockdown quickly evolved. Working within social distancing restrictions, young people came together to make a difference, distributing emergency food packages.

The name "Youth Organisation" reflected this founding principle – young people actively making a positive difference.

WHERE WE ARE TODAY

Our Core Offerings

Building on our history of crisis response, we now provide six pillars of support that build skills, confidence, and community for young people aged 0-25.

Hassan's signature programme covering life skills schools often miss: financial literacy, citizenship, using public transport, and practical independence.

Real World Readiness

Hassan's signature programme covering life skills schools often miss: financial literacy, citizenship, using public transport, and practical independence.

Real World Readiness

Hassan's signature programme covering life skills schools often miss: financial literacy, citizenship, using public transport, and practical independence.

Real World Readiness

Sports Sessions

Hassan's signature programme covering life skills schools often miss: financial literacy, citizenship, using public transport, and practical independence.

Weekly football and physical activities building teamwork, discipline, and physical well-being in a structured environment.

Sports Sessions

Hassan's signature programme covering life skills schools often miss: financial literacy, citizenship, using public transport, and practical independence.

Weekly football and physical activities building teamwork, discipline, and physical well-being in a structured environment.

Sports Sessions

Hassan's signature programme covering life skills schools often miss: financial literacy, citizenship, using public transport, and practical independence.

Weekly football and physical activities building teamwork, discipline, and physical well-being in a structured environment.

Allotment Club

Saturday gardening sessions teaching patience, responsibility, and environmental awareness through growing food.

Allotment Club

Saturday gardening sessions teaching patience, responsibility, and environmental awareness through growing food.

Allotment Club

Saturday gardening sessions teaching patience, responsibility, and environmental awareness through growing food.

Pathways to Progress

Dedicated mentoring supporting personal development, career exploration, and building aspirations.

Pathways to Progress

Dedicated mentoring supporting personal development, career exploration, and building aspirations.

Pathways to Progress

Dedicated mentoring supporting personal development, career exploration, and building aspirations.

Sonic Sanctuary

Music therapy led by Aurora Rays, providing emotional support and creative expression through songwriting.

Sonic Sanctuary

Music therapy led by Aurora Rays, providing emotional support and creative expression through songwriting.

Sonic Sanctuary

Music therapy led by Aurora Rays, providing emotional support and creative expression through songwriting.

Special Events

Community celebrations throughout the year bringing families together, from Eid and Christmas to sports tournaments.

Special Events

Community celebrations throughout the year bringing families together, from Eid and Christmas to sports tournaments.

Special Events

Community celebrations throughout the year bringing families together, from Eid and Christmas to sports tournaments.

Growth & Evolution

Growth & Evolution

From emergency relief to structured development, our path has been defined by adapting to the true needs of our youth.

Post-Lockdown Expansion

As restrictions began to lift, BYO expanded its mission. Sports programmes were added, providing young people with opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and personal development.

Post-Lockdown Expansion

As restrictions began to lift, BYO expanded its mission. Sports programmes were added, providing young people with opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and personal development.

Post-Lockdown Expansion

As restrictions began to lift, BYO expanded its mission. Sports programmes were added, providing young people with opportunities for physical activity, teamwork, and personal development.

Finding Our Focus

After exploring various community support initiatives, BYO found its true calling. We honed in on the youth element, recognising the profound impact structured programming could have.

Finding Our Focus

After exploring various community support initiatives, BYO found its true calling. We honed in on the youth element, recognising the profound impact structured programming could have.

Finding Our Focus

After exploring various community support initiatives, BYO found its true calling. We honed in on the youth element, recognising the profound impact structured programming could have.

Sustainable Impact

This wasn't an abandonment of our founding values – it was an evolution. We moved from temporary crisis response to creating sustainable, transformative, and lasting impact for generations to come.

Sustainable Impact

This wasn't an abandonment of our founding values – it was an evolution. We moved from temporary crisis response to creating sustainable, transformative, and lasting impact for generations to come.

Sustainable Impact

This wasn't an abandonment of our founding values – it was an evolution. We moved from temporary crisis response to creating sustainable, transformative, and lasting impact for generations to come.

Our Story Continues

From emergency food parcels distributed during lockdown to comprehensive youth development programmes today, BYO's journey reflects our unwavering commitment.


We remain true to our founding principle: young people have the power to make a real difference.

From emergency food parcels distributed during lockdown to comprehensive youth development programmes today, BYO's journey reflects our unwavering commitment.


We remain true to our founding principle: young people have the power to make a real difference.

"Together, we're building something that will serve our community for generations to come."

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