WHY STEPHEN LAWRENCE DAY FOUNDATION?
TO HONOUR A LIFE LOST BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE YET TO COME.
Together, we can inspire dreams, remove barriers, and build a lasting legacy in Stephen’s name.
The 3 C's
Classrooms
Communities
Careers
Stephen Lawrence Day takes place on April 22nd every year, on the anniversary of Stephen’s death. A national moment of reflection and a call to action. Each year, we honour Stephen’s life by inspiring individuals, schools, and communities to drive change. Stephen Lawrence Day is more than remembrance, it’s a day to celebrate progress, challenge injustice, and empower young people to imagine their futures. We provide schools, workplaces, and individuals with resources and inspiration to participate meaningfully.
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The Story of Stephen Lawrence
A timeline of key events and changes that have been brought about in Stephen Lawrence’s name.
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Gareth Whitmarsh joins the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation for our Career Series 🧡
With over 25 years of experience in land agency and development, Gareth Whitmarsh is a Chartered Surveyor and the Property Director at LocatED. From leading major residential-led developments to securing land for over 3,500 homes, his work has shaped communities across London and the South East.
Since joining LocatED at its inception, Gareth has overseen more than 250 acquisitions and generated around £150 million in disposal income. He also heads up the Asset Management team, managing a portfolio of 80 properties. Gareth’s journey shows how vision and leadership can help transform the built environment for future generations.
Visit the link in our bio for full access to our Career Series and Power of Learning Hub to explore learning beyond the classroom. Our Power of Learning hub offers a variety of resources to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and help young minds succeed in today’s world.
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🎉 A huge shoutout to Michaella, Runner Up for the Lyricos Steede Award at the Youth Power Awards @youth_power_awards, held in honour of Stephen Lawrence and #SLD25! 🏆
Michaella’s journey is one of resilience and transformation. After facing emotional and behavioural challenges at school, driven by undiagnosed ADHD and ASD, she found herself involved in criminal activities. But with a diagnosis and community order, Michaella took control of her future and turned her life around 👏🏾
Now thriving in her second year of college studying hairdressing, she’s supporting her family, gearing up for her driving test, and showing incredible determination every day. ⭐️
A special thank you to MSL Property Care Services Ltd for sponsoring this award and recognising Michaella’s inspiring progress.
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Kirk Morisson joins the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation for our Career Series 🧡
Kirk Morisson is an accomplished architect whose work blends creativity, functionality, and community impact. With a deep understanding of how the built environment shapes lives, Kirk uses design to inspire, uplift, and connect people.
His journey into architecture highlights the power of imagination, perseverance, and purpose—and offers valuable insight for young people curious about shaping the world around them.
Visit the link in our bio for full access to our Career Series and Power of Learning Hub to explore learning beyond the classroom. Our Power of Learning hub offers a variety of resources to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and help young minds succeed in today’s world.
#poweroflearning #stephenlawrenceday #stephenlawrence #sld25 #knowledgechangeseverything #videoseries #bestadvice #inspiration #uk #careers #architecture #design #creativity
A huge thank you to @westfieldlondon for supporting Stephen Lawrence Day 2025 by showcasing our Knowledge Changes Everything campaign across their digital displays.
With the support of partners like Westfield, we are able to amplify Stephen’s legacy and drive the important work we do in helping young people realise their dreams and reach their full potential.
If you spot one of our displays, take a selfie and tag us on Instagram @sldayfdn — you might just be featured on our stories!
Let’s keep the momentum going.
Donate today and help us continue making a difference:
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🎉 Huge congratulations to Aleeza Asghar, Winner of the Community Champion Award at this year’s Youth Power Awards! 🏆
Aleeza is a trailblazing footballer and a proud advocate for South Asian girls in sport. As a proud Muslim, she has turned her platform into a powerful voice for change, challenging stereotypes and breaking down cultural and societal barriers. ⚽️
Through her activism, public speaking and community work, Aleeza continues to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams and believe that anything is possible. ♥️
Thank you to our judging panel and proud award sponsor Greenwood Academies Trust, with nominations supported by Nova Education, for recognising Aleeza’s incredible impact.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the ceremony this Friday! 🥳
#YouthPowerAwards #CommunityChampion #YouthPower #SLD25 #KnowledgeChangesEverything #Inspiration #BreakingBarriers
Alex Aiacoboaie joins the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation for our Career Series 🧡
As a Placement Surveyor at LocatED, the government-owned property company supporting the Department for Education. Alex Aiacoboaie plays a vital role in shaping the learning environments of tomorrow. His journey into surveying shows how curiosity, hard work, and a passion for problem-solving can lead to a fulfilling and impactful career.
Visit the link in our bio for full access to our Career Series and Power of Learning Hub to explore learning beyond the classroom. Our Power of Learning hub offers a variety of resources to spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and help young minds succeed in today’s world.
#poweroflearning #stephenlawrenceday #stephenlawrence #sld25 #knowledgechangeseverything #videoseries #bestadvice #inspiration #uk #careers #surveying #locatED
Today is Stephen Lawrence Day.
A day to reflect, honour and celebrate the enduring legacy of Stephen’s life.
Through the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, his story continues to inspire real change by opening doors, breaking barriers and helping young people build the future they deserve.
🎥 In this powerful video, we hear directly from some of the incredible young people whose lives have been impacted by our work.
This film was made in collaboration with the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation, @docheartsfilm and @hueyhutch . With heartfelt thanks to the @uniofgreenwich and @oldroyalnavalcollege for opening their doors to help bring this to life.
Let’s continue shaping brighter futures together.
Donate today and help us keep Stephen’s legacy alive.
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🌐 Visit our website (link in bio) to access our social media toolkit and show your support online today.
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Only 1 day to go.
Tomorrow is Stephen Lawrence Day 2025 — a time to reflect, remember, and take action.
Follow us to be the first to see our full film, unveiling 22nd April — a powerful tribute to Stephen’s legacy and the work of the Foundation that continues to impact the lives of young people, helping them realise their dreams.
📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch the premiere: @StephenLawrenceDay
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#WINNER – Congratulations to Colby, a Youth Power Award Winner! 🥇
Colby has won the Young Performer Award category 🏆
A gifted lyricist, Colby transforms his personal experiences growing up in care into powerful, moving rap lyrics ✍️🎤
Over the past year, he’s poured his heart into his music, even stepping behind the decks to explore DJing and develop his sound 🎶
His resilience, talent, and creativity shine through, and we’re proud to celebrate his journey 🙌🏾
Well done, Colby! 👏🏾👏🏾
This award is part of this year’s Youth Power Awards, held in honour of Stephen Lawrence and #SLD25 💫
Huge thanks to our judging panel and to award sponsor KHTE Buildingservices for supporting young talent 👏🏾
We’ll see you all at the awards ceremony next week! 🎉
#youngperformer #youthpower #awards #knowledgechangeseverything #poweroflearning #stephenlawrence #stephenlawrenceday
🚨 Event Postponed – But Sign Ups Are Still Open! 🚨
Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation x LinkedIn: Inspiring Career Pathways for Young People has been postponed — but for good reason.
We want to give more young people the chance to take part in this amazing opportunity. A new date will be confirmed soon, but sign ups remain open in the meantime!
Don’t miss your chance to gain real career insights, build your personal brand, and connect with professionals who’ve been where you are.
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to sign up today.
Whether it’s for you or someone you know, this could be the first step in a life-changing career journey.
Know a young person aged 16+ with big dreams?
📣 Share this with them and help open the door to opportunity.
We’ll be back with updates soon — stay tuned!
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