Richard Kuti

I was a member of the advisory board at Inspirational You, leading on the delivery of the "I am young and winning" workshop at several events.

Due to my contribution to youth volunteering in the capital, I was selected as an advisor to Lizzie Noel (Mayoral Advisor on Social Action and Volunteering) on volunteering and social action amongst students and young people). The role itself was voluntary and involved feeding into the launch of the then newly developed TEAM LONDON (the mayor's city-wide volunteering and social action campaign):

= Liaise between key student volunteering networks and bodies
= Chair key meetings with… Show more

Due to my contribution to youth volunteering in the capital, I was selected as an advisor to Lizzie Noel (Mayoral Advisor on Social Action and Volunteering) on volunteering and social action amongst students and young people). The role itself was voluntary and involved feeding into the launch of the then newly developed TEAM LONDON (the mayor's city-wide volunteering and social action campaign):

= Liaise between key student volunteering networks and bodies
= Chair key meetings with students, staff and Mayoral staff
= Represent views of key representatives for students in the development of Team London
= Speak at key luncheons and events on student involvement in volunteering Show less

Appointed as one of 4 external trustees for the Students' Union. Also served on the Audit & Risk committee

Destined to Make it Youth CIC was created as a 3rd tier community organisation, offering services to local governments/councils, schools, colleges and others. DTMI was responsible for brands such as Young, Black and Successful, 2020 Vision Leadership, the Great Debate Tour and ACAR University Leadership Programme (A cut above the rest).

The organisation engaged well over 10,000 young people, and had over 100 young people aged 16 - 25 go through the flagship peer leadership and… Show more

Destined to Make it Youth CIC was created as a 3rd tier community organisation, offering services to local governments/councils, schools, colleges and others. DTMI was responsible for brands such as Young, Black and Successful, 2020 Vision Leadership, the Great Debate Tour and ACAR University Leadership Programme (A cut above the rest).

The organisation engaged well over 10,000 young people, and had over 100 young people aged 16 - 25 go through the flagship peer leadership and development program. These 100 young people have gone on to employment, higher education and further training after completing the leadership program.

The organisation was completely youth-led and delivered over 10 events a year, working with organisations such as Southwark Council, Stephen Lawrence Trust, LOCOG and General Electric.

The organisation also carried out several consultation and research exercises for fellow NGO's and third sector organisations. Show less

Whilst studying at University, I set up South Bank Entreprenerus. A student led entrepreneurship group that offered advice and inspiration to peers who were interested in starting a business.

= Started the society with a £200 budget and team of 4
= Secured sponsorship of over £10,000 in the first 2 years
= Ran over 20 events whilst still a student
= Managed a team of 12 student volunteers
= Came 2nd in Prince's Trust Million Makers programme
= Chaired Advisory Board from… Show more

Whilst studying at University, I set up South Bank Entreprenerus. A student led entrepreneurship group that offered advice and inspiration to peers who were interested in starting a business.

= Started the society with a £200 budget and team of 4
= Secured sponsorship of over £10,000 in the first 2 years
= Ran over 20 events whilst still a student
= Managed a team of 12 student volunteers
= Came 2nd in Prince's Trust Million Makers programme
= Chaired Advisory Board from June 2011 to June 2012 Show less

Chair of Serco's Multicultural staff network