Strapline and Mission: “The Politics Project – starting powerful conversations” “So here at The Politics Project we specialise in providing people with outstanding democratic education, because we believe that everyone should be able to use their voice”. “We support teachers, students and politicians to deliver outstanding political education.” Website: The Politics Project
Youth-StartUp: Founded in 2015 by Harriet Andrews at the age of 22, in Manchester. She remains its Director. For more information about Harriet go to:
Activities Include: Programmes, Workshops, Events and Resources e.g. Digital Surgeries (schools with elected politicians)
Reach and Impact: Twitter 1,395 | Facebook 165 | Direct: reached 1400 pupils in 90 digital surgeries | Trained 51 teachers, Networked 100 politicians. Impact Report 18/19
Recognition: Harriet shortlisted for Changemaker of the Year 2017/18, Cabinet Office Democracy Awards. | 100% Politicians work recommend TPP to a colleague; 100% teachers would describe training as effective.
“Young Voices Heard” at: Digital Surgeries – livestreamed conversations and questions between schoolchildren and elected reps.
Contact and more info : Telephone:+44 7737 954974 | info@thepoliticsproject.org.uk
The Politics Project, the Rain Cloud, 76 Vincent Square, Westminster, SW1P 2PD
[Sources: Website/Companies House Feb/20