what we do
School visits, YOT/YOs & online workshops
public speaking (in person & virtual)
School visits, YOT/YOs & online workshops
Anthony's school program and presentations particularly speak to key stage 3 & 4 of the national curriculum in law, justice, citizenship, english, drama and social responsibility. He also works with Social Services, Youth Offending Service (YOT/YOIs and with young people in secure units.
Goal setting & raising aspirations
public speaking (in person & virtual)
School visits, YOT/YOs & online workshops
The programmes AGP deliver include goal setting and the promotion of positive aspirations. This is done by dispelling myths that make deviance attractive and highlighting the consequences to action.
public speaking (in person & virtual)
public speaking (in person & virtual)
public speaking (in person & virtual)
Anthony shares his lived experiences in a variety of talks that inspire and motivate. Audiences have included university students, young people in young offenders institutions, corporate audiences and the general public.
One to One mentoring
corporate partnerships
public speaking (in person & virtual)
Anthony creates personalised one to one sessions based upon the needs and interests of the individual young person. These sessions allow young people who are considered to be the hardest to reach, to fulfil their potential with individualised support.
corporate partnerships
corporate partnerships
corporate partnerships
Corporate partners that Anthony works with include Manchester City Football Club (Kicks programme), Mercedes-Benz Apprenticeship Academy, ESRC European Social Research Council and Lancaster University.
Media
corporate partnerships
corporate partnerships
Anthony has worked on a number of media projects, including documentaries about knife crime. Most notably Anthony shared his story on C4's 'What makes a murder?' and maintains a close relationship with its creators at UnderworldTV.
Our Team
Our History
Our History
Central to the team at Action Guidance Plus is Anthony Powell. Anthony designs and delivers our programmes with a range of partners to promote healthy attitudes, raise aspirations, and create positive change.
Our History
Our History
Our History
Anthony was the first 'ex-lifer' in England and Wales to deliver his own programme within Youth Offending Teams across the country. Using his experiences of crime & punishment the programme was designed to divert young people from deviant behaviour and towards crime-free futures. We now work together with a range of partners to use lived experiences to inspire change.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
To elevate and motivate young people to make the best choices for their future. Raising aspirations and creating change through aspiring youth development. With the end goal of a safer community for all.