Experience Mwanzo Project CIC

We believe that all young people should have the opportunity to learn, grow, discover their passions, and thrive to build brighter futures.

Mwanzo Project is a Black Led Grassroots Community Interest Company founded in response to the gap in provision for children and young people who are at risk/involved in offending, exploitation and street conflict.

We recognise the racial disproportionality within our Criminal Legal System, the over- criminalisation, institutional and structural racism experienced by Black and racially minoritised young people and are committed to use our expertise and skills to offer bespoke support to those most marginalised by wider society.

Mwanzo Project seeks to create opportunities for young people to engage in support that is accessible to them, provide them with opportunities to build relationships with mentors and role-models who they can relate to and unlock their potential.

Get to Know Us

Our Vision

We believe that all young people should have the opportunity to learn, grow, discover their passions, and thrive to build brighter futures.

Our Mission

To provide young people with bespoke support and access to new opportunities to make positive life changes, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

At Mwanzo Project CIC, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, discover their passions, and thrive towards a brighter future.

What We Do

Through our Call In and Reach Out programmes, we work primarily with Black and racially minoritised young people. Research shows that this group faces significant barriers to diversion and support, so our interventions are carefully tailored to meet cultural needs and reduce the over-criminalisation of young people.

We are committed to:

Providing an alternative to offending and violence
Opening pathways to learning, growth, education, employment, and training
Offering compassionate, consistent, and culturally relevant support

Our Approach

We know that young people involved in drug-related crime or street conflict are too often met without compassion or understanding; especially if they are Black or racially minoritised. At Mwanzo, we take a holistic, trauma-informed approach.

Our staff are trained in psychologically informed practice, giving them the tools to:

Empower young people to share their experiences
Support emotional wellbeing and personal development
Recognise and respond to trauma with empathy and care

Community-Led Support

We work in partnership with grassroots and culturally specific services, drawing on community expertise and knowledge to ensure our young people are truly heard and supported. This helps us overcome barriers to mainstream services and create a safe, trusted space for growth.

Get Involved

Curious to learn more about our work and how you can support or collaborate with us? Explore our website or get in touch today.

What We Offer

At Mwanzo Project we are committed to our work, vision and mission; we strive to empower young people to unlock their potential, navigate adversity and make positive life changes through our wide range of programmes and bespoke support.

Take a look at our variety of services, and learn more about everything we have to offer.

The Call In Programme

Building a Better Future

The Reach Out Programme

Unlocking Potential

Bespoke Support Packages

Shaping Change

Educational Workshops

Sharing Learning

Contact Us

Postal Address:

Mwanzo Project

Henleaze Business Centre,

13 Harbury Rd,

Bristol

BS9 4PN

director@mwanzo.co.uk