Building real pathways
for young people.
Empath CIC is a non-profit working across work, education, sport and culture — backed by research and a theory of change.
Skills Development and Cultural Identity.
Exploring Culture Through Skills Development is a series of 10-week programmes that connect young people's physical energy, creative potential, and cultural identity. Each pathway begins with non-contact boxing to build confidence, discipline, trust and self-awareness, before moving into personal development activities and pathways. Through this combination, young people explore who they are, where they come from, and how their interests can shape future opportunities — developing both technical skills and a deeper sense of belonging.
Second Corner
Safe, paid, age-appropriate first jobs for 13–16 year olds — a way to learn technical skills while still studying, and earn a stipend along the way.
10-week in-school programme
Three components woven into one: non-contact boxing for confidence, focus and mental wellbeing; a themed creative lab (digital, arts & entrepreneurship, or food culture); and financial education.
Cultural projects
Creative work that gives young people voice, identity and belonging — blending culture with technologies like augmented reality.
Change is made, not hoped for.
Every Empath programme is built on a simple chain: inputs lead to activities, activities lead to outcomes, outcomes lead to long-term impact in young people's lives. We measure, learn, and adapt. Our services are open to all young people — and they are built with those most at risk firmly in mind.
Read our approachYoung people, lived experience, partners and research.
Jobs, boxing sessions, classroom work, cultural projects.
Confidence, skills, networks, agency — and often life-changing: new paths open up that didn't feel possible before.
Partnering with housing associations lets us walk alongside young people as they grow up — stronger futures and stronger communities.
Partner with us.
Schools, youth clubs, housing associations, local businesses and community organisations — let's continue building something that lasts for young people in your area.
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