Saeed Atcha MBE DL - Inspirational Speaker

“I believe in the power of youth. Young people are 22% of our population and 100% of our future. It’s time we viewed them this way.”

Saeed Atcha MBE DL is an inspiring CEO, Speaker and Changemaker having worked to make the world a better place for all young people, for a decade.

Having grown up in care, Saeed is acutely aware of how young people from disadvantaged backgrounds can be overlooked when it comes to learning valuable life skills and having a voice in their future.

Saeed’s work is all about equity, diversity and inclusion with a view to reducing inequalities in society today.

Saeed is the CEO of Youth Leads UK and a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester. He holds several board positions, advisory roles and Patronages.

SAEED'S STORY

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Public Speaking

Saeed is an inspirational and motivational speaker sharing his challenges and successes as someone who grew up in care and turned his life around.

Consultancy

Saeed is committed to engaging the very people that organisations are there to serve. Saeed has served at Board level in the NHS, housing and charity sectors.

Mentorship

Saeed regularly mentors young people who are starting out on their social action journey providing a listening ear, signposting and advice.

Schools

Through the charity he founded, Youth Leads UK, Saeed is available to work with schools to place learner-voice at the heart of delivery.

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What People Say

Testimonials

Private Secretary to His Majesty the King

“The Prince of Wales expresses his gratitude for the valuable role you have played in Step up to Serve and the #iwill campaign. The past seven years have seen tremendous progress in the hugely important mission of enabling young people to make a full contribution to society. Your own leadership has made all the difference. His Majesty hopes you feel satisfaction in the knowledge that you have greatly improved opportunities for our young people.”

David Cameron, Former Prime Minister

“Saeed has created a great way for young people to make their voices heard and develop the skills that will help them to find work through establishing Youth Leads UK at the age of 15. Saeed’s tireless dedication makes me delighted to name him the 203rd Point of Light.”

Lilian Greenwood MP

“I am in awe of tonight’s inspirational speaker, Saeed Atcha. Saeed is an incredible role model, who, at 25 years of age, has already done so much to make a difference but will undoubtedly achieve even greater things in the future. A fellow Boltonian!”

Anouska Ramsay, Santander UK

“Saeed brought sunshine to our Friday afternoon. It was wonderful to hear his story and guidance on how we take our social mobility initiatives forward with our colleagues, communities and customers at Santander UK.”

Dr Marilena Antoniadou, Director, Manchester Met University

“It’s been our honour, pleasure and a true inspiration to have Saeed with us at Manchester Metropolitan University. Thank you for being such an influence to our students.”

Michael Houlihan, CEO, Generation

“We've had the benefit of Saeed's advice and support in first launching a charity, through to scaling the organisation. Throughout that journey, Saeed has offered a fantastic combination of hands-on help, strategic counsel, diligence in his responsibilities in governance and as an inspiring spokesperson for the charity. Most importantly, Saeed has a deep running passion and commitment to creating positive change, which everyone feels the minute he walks into the room.”

Ronan Dunne, Former CEO, O2

"I have known Saeed from the earliest days of Youth Leads UK. What struck me from the beginning - was the ability of this very young man to really think big, to see and understand challenges and opportunities within his community and then chase that ambition to make a difference. Saeed is one of a kind who channels the real challenges and struggles of life into energy and purpose.“

FEATURED ON & WORKED WITH

CEO, Youth Leads UK

At the age of 15, Saeed established the charity Youth Leads UK which aims to upskill young people in Greater Manchester through social action and volunteering opportunities while connecting them to decision-makers.

Deputy Lieutenant

In 2019, Saeed became the youngest Deputy Lieutenant in history. He serves as a Deputy Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, his home county. Representing His Majesty the King’s Lord-Lieutenant in the county, Saeed undertakes ceremonial duties as and when required by the Lieutenancy. Typical duties include wreath laying on Remembrance Sunday, Citizenship Ceremonies and assessing Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service applicants.

Saeed could be your next Keynote Speaker, Consultant or Trustee.

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