Genesis Sun Foundation
Charity 1211921
Overview
Summary
Genesis Sun appears to operate as a social-mobility intermediary: it connects African and Caribbean heritage young people in the West Midlands with educators, employers, industry role models and opportunities that may otherwise feel inaccessible. Its distinctive approach combines mentoring and tutoring with “edutainment” events, suggesting that aspiration-building and exposure to networks are treated as practical routes to educational, personal and employment outcomes. The available evidence presents a broad mission, but offers little detail about reach, delivery intensity or results.
Operational geography
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Ladywood
Confidence: low
Genesis Sun’s current community-initiatives page records performances within its Ascension Programme activity at the Actress & Bishop. Birmingham City Council’s public register places that venue in Ladywood ward. The page does not date the activity or establish that the venue is a continuing delivery site.
- Genesis Sun — Community Initiatives
The organisation’s community-initiatives page describes Ascension Programme-related creative activity and states that Isaac Paris and Briskii, and Isaac Paris and Libbie Price, performed at the Actress & Bishop in Birmingham. - Birmingham City Council — Gambling Act public register
The register lists Actress & Bishop in Ladywood ward.
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission currently records Genesis Sun as operating across Birmingham City, Dudley, Sandwell, Telford and Wrekin, Walsall and Wolverhampton, while the organisation’s FAQ states that the Ascension Programme is based in the West Midlands. This supports a regional operational footprint, but neither source identifies the Birmingham neighbourhoods, schools, colleges or event venues in which services are currently delivered.
- The available official website evidence supports delivery through events, mentoring, tutoring, schools and colleges, and partnerships with employers and educators, but does not provide a current programme timetable, participant geography or service-location list.
- The registered address in Ward End is not treated as an operational site. Public information identifies the premises as the address of Wildings Solicitors, and there is no direct evidence that Genesis Sun delivers services or maintains a staffed site there.
- Genesis Sun’s corporate-partners page describes an event delivered with Birmingham City Council for young people in the Birmingham area. This is evidence of a partnership extending reach across Birmingham, but it does not identify a venue, ward or whether the collaboration is ongoing.
- No evidence found establishes a permanent Genesis Sun delivery venue in Birmingham. The Ladywood evidence indicates a documented event location rather than a physical site operated by the organisation.
Additional evidence needed
- A current annual report, impact report or delivery return identifying active Birmingham schools, colleges, venues and the dates of delivery.
- A current programme calendar or booking information showing where Ascension Programme events, tutoring and mentoring sessions are being delivered.
- Confirmation from Genesis Sun of whether it has any staffed office, regular delivery hub or leased space in Birmingham.
- Confirmation from Birmingham City Council and Genesis Sun of the date, venue and continuation status of their collaborative event activity.
Areas of work
- Disability
- Economic/community Development/employment
- Education/training
- General Charitable Purposes
- Other Charitable Purposes
Who they help
- Children/young People
- People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin
How they help
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- Provides Services
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A bridge between young people and opportunity networks
Genesis Sun appears to see limited opportunity not only as an individual skills issue, but as a problem of access to industry knowledge, role models and professional relationships.
Why it matters
This suggests its role may extend beyond direct youth support: it may help institutions and employers become more visible and reachable to young people who are underrepresented in particular sectors.
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“Genesis Sun focuses on intelligent networking solutions with industry, educators and role models.”
Source:Organisation“Its events introduce young people to underrepresented sectors and opportunities that may be unfamiliar to them.”
Source:Organisation
Exposure is treated as a mechanism for social mobility
The organisation appears to combine practical support with deliberate horizon-broadening, using role-model-led events to make unfamiliar careers feel conceivable before supporting progression through mentoring and tutoring.
Why it matters
This helps distinguish Genesis Sun from services focused solely on academic attainment or employment advice; it may address the earlier question of whether young people can imagine themselves in particular fields.
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“Genesis Sun delivers events blending role models with industry insights.”
Source:Organisation“Its mentoring and tutoring programmes support personal development, life skills and academic achievement.”
Source:Organisation
A targeted mission with a broad delivery remit
Although its core population is clearly defined, Genesis Sun's charitable objects allow it to work across education, unemployment, recreation, disability and wider social circumstances. This may create flexibility to respond to interconnected barriers.
Why it matters
The breadth may be a strength for holistic support, but it also raises questions about which needs are prioritised in practice and whether resources are concentrated on its most distinctive role.
Show evidence
“The charity advances the lives of 11 to 25 year olds from African and/or Caribbean heritage living in the West Midlands.”
Source:Charity Commission“Its objects include education, relief of unemployment and recreational activity for people facing social and economic circumstances.”
Source:Charity Commission
- Which West Midlands communities, age groups and education stages are most actively reached.
- Whether corporate, educator and role-model relationships are sustained partnerships or mainly event-based.
- What outcomes are achieved beyond participation and activity counts.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent programme data showing participant demographics, attendance, completion and educational or employment outcomes.
- Information on named delivery partners, referral routes, geographic coverage and the frequency of programmes.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
Charity objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 11 TO 25 FROM AFRICAN AND/OR CARIBBEAN HERITAGE LIVING IN THE WEST MIDLANDS BY THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, MENTORING, TUTORING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES, AS A MEANS OF: A. ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; B. ADVANCING EDUCATION; C. RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT; D. PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.