Our Story
From a local youth project to a national movement for justice. We are building power, demanding accountability, and healing our communities.
Our Mission
To empower young people to lead the fight for police accountability and racial justice. We create spaces where young people can transform their lived experience into political power through research, organising, and creative action.
Our Vision
A world where young people are safe, respected, and powerful. Where communities are healed from systemic trauma, and where justice is not just an ideal, but a lived reality for everyone in Hackney and beyond.
Our Journey
Post-Riots Commission
Following the London Riots, Hackney CVS was commissioned to set up a young people's stop and search monitoring group.
Building Bridges
The monitoring group delivered 'Know Your Rights' workshops, met with borough commanders, and created opportunities to bridge the gap between youth and police, helping reduce stop and search numbers.
Evolution into Account
Recognizing that stop and search was just one part of the issue, we morphed into 'Account' to tackle all aspects of policing and systemic injustice.
'Policing in Hackney' Report
Published our groundbreaking report revealing systemic issues, featured in major media outlets.
National Expansion
Launched the Community Research program to support youth-led research across the UK.
Account Theatre Launch
Debuted our arts-based organizing work, bringing our stories to stages across London.
New Strategic Vision
Expanded our mission to include B2B services and deeper community healing initiatives.
Our Core Values
Youth-Led
Young people are the experts of their own lives and the leaders of this movement.
Radical Honesty
We speak truth to power and to each other, even when it's uncomfortable.
Community Rooted
Our work begins and ends with the needs and dreams of our community.