Our stories
Stories are woven into the fabric of our organisation and we hope that anyone who is involved with us will go away with their own City Year story to tell - of how young people are changing Britain for the better. Please share them. We hope they will inspire many more.
Education
Standing Firm in Power and Pride – reflections from Thembeka Zwane
October 28, 2025
Thembeka’s journey with City Year UK has come full circle – from having a City Year mentor in secondary school,…
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Our Alumni
Amna’s story: women in leadership
March 6, 2025
Ahead of International Women’s Day, City Year UK alumni and GirlDreamer co-founder Amna writes about the formative experience of seeing…
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City Year Mentors
Volunteer Appreciation Month: Aysha’s reflections
February 25, 2025
As part of City Year UK’s Volunteer Appreciation Month, our West Midlands-based mentor Aysha writes about all the elements…
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City Year Mentors
Library Work at Tile Cross Academy
August 17, 2021
Today on the CYUK Blog, we have a post from one of our now-Alumni, Charis! She penned this piece for…
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