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Pride, Identity and Finding Your People

Reflections from our Queer Peer Support Group At 1625 Independent People, our monthly Queer Peer Support sessions create space for […]

At 20 years old, Kay McMichael has already experienced more challenges than many people face in a lifetime. From growing […]

What does it really mean to partner with a charity? For the organisations we work with at 1625 Independent People, it goes far […]

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we asked young people connected to 1625 Independent People to share what being neurodivergent means to them. […]

Since January 2016, the Asylum and Refugee team at 1625 Independent People has supported 95 young men from 13 different countries, including […]

Charlie is a pseudonym, used to protect the young person’s privacy. For many young people, accessing safe and stable housing […]

Young People Share Their Experiences of the Festive Season For many people, Christmas is a time filled with warmth, family […]

Open 11 November – 4 January We Grow Here is a collaborative exhibition from 1625 Independent People, M Shed and local […]

This summer, Young People from 1625 Independent People took part in a creative journey that blended photography, exploration, and DIY […]