Our Vision
A world transformed through the power of poetry. To achieve this, we empower young people to be heard, valued and able to reach their full potential.
Our mission
To give a voice to the voiceless. By using poetry as a tool for change and transformation, we ensure that young people have access to safe spaces that centre joy, connection and creative expression.
Our work includes regular poetry events, mental health support spaces, creative education in schools and communities, social justice campaigns and community advocacy.
Our Values
Authenticity
We believe that in order for young people to fulfill their potential, they should feel comfortable in their own skin. So, we bring our own authentic selves and demonstrate that there is strength in being vulnerable and true to who you are.
integrity
We lead by example, encouraging an honest and open dialogue with the young people we support; in the hope that their futures will be built on strong moral principles.
The young people we work with are full of untapped potential. We feel it is our duty to do all we can to help them unlock it and we work to the highest standards to achieve this.
We provide safe spaces to bring people together from all walks of life; encouraging inclusivity, inter-generational connections and the sharing of perspectives.
The work we do with our young people can be deep and sometimes triggering. So we work with kindness and compassion, striving to bring light where there is darkness.
Give a voice to the voiceless
In society young people are often silenced and ridiculed for their views. We believe its critical that young people have a voice, so we create safe and friendly environments for young people to express themselves and feel valued in the community.
USE LIVED EXPERIENCE TO UNLOCK POTENTIAL
Our team comes with lived experience of being marginalised and we use this understanding to inform the way we work. Our approach makes mainstream education more engaging, helps to improve behaviour and equips young people with skills that will serve them throughout their lives.
IMPROVE MENTAL WELLBEING
We provide programmes to educate young people on mental health and support them with holistic methods such as writing poetry, to help them face their issues in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
WHAT WE DO
Our impacT
1,708 services provided
We've held 913 events and 795 programmes, a total of 1,708 services for young people since 2015.
50,000+attendances
We've had 50,000 + attendances at our
services in the UK and worldwide since 2015.
10 years of poetic unity
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In February 2025 Black-led charity Poetic Unity turns 10 years old and to celebrate this incredible milestone we will be hosting 8 events across 12 days for the community.
The first event took place on Saturday 8th February 2025 at Theatre Peckham in front of a sold out audience of 200 people. We had poetry legends George The Poet, Suli Breaks and Yomi Sode grace our stage alongside some of the best up and coming poets in the country. For tickets and more information on the rest of our 10 year celebration events click here.
GEORGE THE POET JOINS poetic unity
GEORGE THE POET BECOMES POETIC UNITY PATRON
Poetic Unity proudly announces the appointment of celebrated spoken word artist George The Poet as its new patron. This exciting collaboration coincides with Poetic Unity’s 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of empowering young people and championing social justice through the art of poetry and supporting better mental health in our communities.
George The Poet, an internationally renowned artist and social commentator, will play a pivotal role in raising the profile of Poetic Unity. His contributions will include performing at key events, supporting fundraising efforts, and helping the charity break into new spaces to achieve its vision of a world where poetry inspires, and uplifts marginalised communities across the UK and beyond. With future projects and campaigns in development, this partnership promises to bring impactful initiatives to the forefront of youth culture and community engagement.
George The Poet, commented: "I'm truly excited to become a patron for Poetic Unity. There is no better use of poetry than for the kind of grassroots work, this organisation excels in. I've always been blown away by the talent of the poets that form this collective and it's an honour to support them in this role."
Ryan J. Matthews-Robinson, Founder and CEO, Poetic Unity, said: “We are incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past 10 years and deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us. With George The Poet as our patron, we are excited to build on our success, expand our reach, and continue providing opportunities that change lives from Brixton to the world!”
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