“Promoting and inspiring young talent from all backgrounds to engage in the politics and civil society strengthens political participation and our democratic process. The Patchwork Foundation is due enormous credit for their work in encouraging the positive integration of underrepresented communities and I am pleased to have been able to support the Foundation over the years as they have grown from strength to strength.”
Samia Hersi
2018 Masterclass graduate and 2021 Party Conference Programme delegate
Conservative Prospective Parliamentary Candidate, Queen’s Park and Maida Vale
“I am standing because I want to make a difference in my community because I care and want children and young people to have the same opportunities as I had. My time with Patchwork helped me understand more about how politics and Parliament work and encouraged me to actively get involved in my community, and eventually to stand for Parliament.
We need young people to engage with the political and democratic process because the decisions made have a huge impact on all of us, especially on housing. I believe if you want to see change you’ve got to be part of it.”