We’re celebrating the positive difference that young people are making all over the country and throughout their communities. Join PLAnet, tell us what you’re doing and get your work recognised.
The Philip Lawrence Awards celebrate and share the achievements of young people. They were set up in 1997 in memory of head teacher Philip Lawrence who was murdered outside his school. Since then, over 100 groups from across the UK have won a coveted award for projects that improved their lives and the lives of others.
Projects range from tackling crime to bridging the generation gap, and from setting up radio stations to creating youth forums – all kinds of great ideas from young people who want to make a difference. More than 1000 great young people, aged between 11 and 20 have been involved in our network, sharing ideas and new experiences,
and proving that young people can be a force for good.
Find out more about the incredible things that our award winners have done for their communities, and join PLAnet to share what you’re doing.
Every young person is capable of greatness.
Philip Lawrence
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Featured Projects
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Crosscultures
Breaking down barriers between the English and Roma communities
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Guns and Gangs Project in Old Trafford
Addressing the guns and gang problems in Old Trafford
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Halmer End Youth Association
Working together to change perceptions about young people
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Body Rocks
Innovative fitness programme for young people at risk of social exclusion.
News
PLAnet launches
In the plush surroundings of BAFTA we’re not only announcing the news of this year’s brilliant award winners, but also launching PLAnet – a brand new dimension to the Philip Lawrence Awards.
Dec 08, 2009 - 12:55 AM
Young people unfairly demonised by adults
Research launched today shows two thirds of adults in Britain overestimate the number of young people involved in crime. Furthermore, one in 10 of the adults questioned over-estimated youth crime by a staggering eight times, effectively labelling two in every five teenagers a criminal. In reality just 5.7 per cent of young people are involved in crime
Read More of Young people unfairly demonised by adults
Aug 28, 2009 - 02:35 AM
Flava add their support to the 2009 Philip Lawrence Awards
Flava dance crew, from TV’s ‘Britain’s Got Talent’, has joined forces with The Philip Lawrence Awards. The young dancers were invited by Frances Lawrence to be part of the new team that will deliver the 2009 Awards during Flava’s ‘b-inspired’ tour of schools in Newham, London.
Read More of Flava add their support to the 2009 Philip Lawrence Awards
Jul 12, 2009 - 02:41 AM
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