Building Leaders.
A London youth empowerment CIC helping young people, especially boys and young men, build the confidence, discipline and direction to create better futures.
You never lose if you never quit.
Every young person carries a light.
Where you grow up, what you've been through and what surrounds you should not decide where you end up. YOUNQ exists to help young people see the potential they already have, and give them the tools, guidance and role models to act on it.
Four pillars. One young person at the centre.
A holistic, practical framework engineered to build lasting character, resilience and independence.
Mindset and Resilience
Self-belief, emotional control, goal-setting and the strength to handle setbacks.
Fitness and Physical Development
Kickboxing, fitness and team challenges that build discipline, confidence and self-control.
Financial Literacy and Life Skills
Budgeting, saving, entrepreneurship and the money knowledge school often misses.
Leadership and Personal Responsibility
Communication, healthy relationships, positive masculinity and making responsible choices.
Michael Akinfisoye
Michael grew up around Lewisham and Southwark, where he saw first-hand how limited opportunities, negative influences and a lack of positive role models can shape a young person's path. Fitness, entrepreneurship and personal development changed his own direction. After building businesses and working in coaching and mentoring, he founded YOUNQ to give the next generation the guidance, discipline and belief that made the difference for him.
"Every young boy has a fire burning inside him, and just like as we see in life, fire steal, kill and destroy but when harnessed in the right way as with the sun, it can light up the whole world. Our mission is to help every young boy harness that fire and turn it into light."
Michael Akinfisoye • Founder, YOUNQ (You Never Quit CIC)
Our programmes
Future Founders
School-based personal development programme, launching first with Prendergast Vale School.
YOUNQ Bootcamp
Our flagship bootcamp combining combat training, leadership challenges, financial literacy and mindset development.
Parent Mountain Hike
A day-long challenge hike for young people and their parents or carers, raising funds for the YOUNQ Bootcamp.
There's a place for you in YOUNQ
Young people
Discover your potential, build skills, find your people.
Parents and carers
Structured activities and positive role models for your child.
Schools
Practical personal development that complements your pastoral support.
Funders and sponsors
Back early intervention with programmes built around measurable outcomes.
Mentors
Share your experience with the next generation.
YOUNQ in action
Our story is just getting started.
Our first school programme launches in November 2026. We'll be sharing the journey, the results and the voices of the young people involved. Join the community to follow along.
Join the community
Receive updates on programme launches, workshops, volunteer mentor opportunities and community events across London.