We support young people from communities affected by crime and violence into employment through our award-winning Five Pillar model. #BuildingPositiveFutures
Nottingham
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Teenage Knife wars highlighting the work we do to combat youth violence and knife crime. #KnifeCrime #LivesNotKnives #SwitchUp #Education #PositiveRoleModels #Employment #SecondChance #Opportunities #Community #KnivesDontKillPeople – at Nottingham, England
.@MarcellusBaz suffered a violent knife attack, but he used the experience to help young people in his community.
#Nottingham has been ranked 4th in England for the challenges children face.
Speaking to @BBCPolitics, our young people shared why we need safe spaces, trusted adults & investment to help them thrive.
Your postcode shouldn’t define your potential. ❤️
#TheChildhoodLottery
A pleasure to welcome East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward & share how we are tackling poverty, crime & disadvantage.
Great conversations about future collaboration.
Thanks to Richard Donovan, Vice Chair of our Community Hub Advisory Board, for sharing our vision.
#EastMidlands
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Mansfield Town Football Club @mansfieldtownfc
Two organisations rooted in the community, united by a shared commitment to creating brighter futures 💙
📷 Read about our partnership:
mansfieldtown.net/news/2026/…
#Partnership #Stags
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Tonight's fixture is dedicated to our community partners, @SwitchUpNotts 🤝
Find out more about the local social enterprise working to support vulnerable young people and tackle the root causes of crime, violence and social exclusion.
ℹ️ nottscountyfc.link/switchup
Welcome back to Nottingham, Harry! Great memories from your first visit with us. #HarryAndMegan #Nottingham 🏹
Education can change the direction of a young person’s life. Could you help make that happen? 🩵
We’re looking for Education Tutors to join the Switch Up team.
👉 Interested? Find out more about the role and how to apply: switchupnotts.co.uk/careers/
#Hiring #Education #Tutors
🎉 Happy Birthday, Dame Jayne Torvill!
From everyone at Switch Up, we hope you have a fantastic day! 🎂
Thank you for your continued support as one of our wonderful Patrons. We’re incredibly proud to have you as part of the Switch Up family. ❤️
#HappyBirthday
🎙️ Under The Hood Season 1.. that's a wrap!
A huge thank you to every guest, partner and member of the team who has helped get #UnderTheHood off the ground.
Catch up on every episode from Season 1 for FREE 👇
🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…
#SwitchUp #Podcast #Nottingham
Great youth work changes lives.
Great leadership helps make more of it possible. 🩵
We’re looking for a Youth Work Team Lead to help lead and develop our team as Switch Up continues to grow.
Find out more and apply👉 switchupnotts.co.uk/careers/
#YouthWork #Hiring #Careers #Notts
We’re growing our team! 🩵
Switch Up is currently #recruiting for:
👉 Youth Work Team Lead
👉 Education Tutors
Check out our website for details of the roles and to apply: switchupnotts.co.uk/careers/
Or contact us for an informal chat:
[email protected]
#Careers #NottsJobs
Huge thanks to Shane Meadows and Blackmagic Design for supporting Ebrima’s passion for filmmaking and believing in his potential. 🎬
A little opportunity can go a long way. Watch this space.
#SwitchUp #Mentoring #CreativeArts
🎙️ Under The Hood – Episode 6 OUT NOW!
Switch Up CEO, Marcellus Baz, is joined by the voice of TNT Sports, Darren Fletcher, to discuss growing up in #Nottingham and his glittering media career.
🎬 Watch now: youtube.com/@switchupnotts/p…
#UnderTheHood #SwitchUp #DarrenFletcher
🎙️Episode 6 of Under The Hood arrives 21 September, with @TNTSportsBR commentator and Switch Up patron, Darren Fletcher.
Catch up on all episodes at youtube.com/@switchupnotts/p…
#UnderTheHood #DarrenFletcher #Nottingham #Podcast
Huge congratulations from everyone at Switch Up 🎉 to our incredible patron, Vicky McClure, on winning the Best Drama Performance award at the NTAs this week!
Congratulations, Vicky - thoroughly deserved! 🏆
#NTAs #VickyMcClure #TriggerPoint #SwitchUp #BestDramaPerformance
Should families lose benefits or even their home because of their child’s behaviour?
Our CEO @MarcellusBaz joined Nick Ferrari on LBC to discuss ASB, accountability and why early intervention and prevention matter.
Safer communities need both. 💙
#SwitchUp #CommunitySafety
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🥊 An unforgettable evening at Nottingham School of Boxing with our patron and two-time WBA World Champion Leigh Wood.
Inspiring our young people, sharing his journey and reminding us of the power of community!
#SwitchUp #Nottingham #LeighWood #Boxing
🎙️EPISODE 5 IS OUT NOW!
@MarcellusBaz is joined by @EnglandRugby & @LeicesterTigers star, Joe Heyes.
A brilliant conversation about rugby, ambition, & a journey to the top. 🏉
🎥 Watch for FREE: youtube.com/@SwitchUpNotts/p…
#UnderTheHood #JoeHeyes #LeicesterTigers #EnglandRugby
🎙️ UNDER THE HOOD – EPISODE 5 WITH JOE HEYES
“I went through all my childhood feeling like the odd one out”
👀 Episode 5 with the England rugby star drops 27 August
📺 https:/www.youtube.com/@switchupnotts/podcasts
#UnderTheHood #SwitchUp #JoeHeyes #Rugby #MentalHealth
Latest figures show knife crime is rising in Nottinghamshire - but enforcement alone will not solve it.
Our CEO, @MarcellusBaz BEM, spoke to BBC East Midlands about why prevention and early intervention must be prioritised alongside enforcement.
#KnifeCrime #SwitchUp #Notts
🎙️ OUT NOW! UNDER THE HOOD Episode 4
@NFFC legend & England footballer, Des Walker, tells his incredible story to @MarcellusBaz.
📺 Watch free on YouTube: youtu.be/h_NqM1V84Cs?si=i1aM…
Thank you to our sponsors, @200Degs, Sandbox & @lindleysautos
#UnderTheHood #DesWalker #Podcast