Southside Young Leaders Academy (SYLA) is an education charity that supports boys aged 8-18 with African and Caribbean heritage to build character, improve academic achievement, and develop the leadership and life skills required to pursue their aspirations and become the next generation of leaders.  Our programmes have proven impact: - 95% of our young leaders said attending SYLA is helping them to make better progress at school - 90% say it has improved their teamwork and collaboration skills - 88% said their confidence has increased