The Power of Choice.

A major new report commissioned by the Kiyan Prince Foundation has found that a majority of young people in England worry they will be threatened with a knife (56%) or mugged in their local area (50%).

The Numbers

Delivered to over 5,500 young people in past 12 months

*Data from independent evaluation of Inspiring Future Champions programme 2020-22

82%​

young people felt more positive about their futures*

73%

young people felt they had reduced risky behaviour*

90%

young people felt they had made positive changes to their lives*

60%

young people felt more positively about school*

Our Vision

Kiyan Prince was a talented young footballer who played for Queens Park Rangers and was tipped for the very top. In May 2006, at the age of 15, Kiyan stepped in to defend his friend who was being attacked outside his school by another young person. Kiyan was stabbed and died in front of his friends. 

Founded by Kiyan’s father and former professional boxing champion, Dr Mark Prince OBE, KPF uses sports and success coaching to focus on self (discovery, discipline and esteem) and to develop a “champions” mindset.

KPF empowers young people to make positive decisions and to become life champions, ready to lead, serve, and fight for the future they deserve.

And as an authentic voice advocating for young people, KPF uses the platform we have to undertake groundbreaking research and to call on policy makers to use their power of choice to best support young people and their futures. 

Dr Mark Prince OBE

Our Work

Download the major new report by the Kiyan Prince Foundation and Public First:

Why This Matters

A major new report commissioned by the Kiyan Prince Foundation has found that a majority of young people in England worry they will be threatened with a knife (56%) or mugged in their local area (50%).

In addition, nearly a third of young people have personally witnessed youth crime and some 39% believe their home town has become less safe in the last two years.

These findings, from a national representative poll of more than 1,000 16-24-year-olds, is one of the headlines in ‘The Power of Choice’, a study which carried out extensive and wide-ranging polling and focus group research. The project aimed to give voice to those people most affected by youth crime; young people themselves. 

Data from the Office of National Statistics shows that knife-enabled crime recorded by the police in the year ending September 2023 increased by 5% (48,716 offences) compared with the year ending September 2022 (46,367 offences). Notable increases were seen in the number of robberies involving a knife or sharp instrument (up 19% compared with the previous year). 

This is not inevitable and the work undertaken by the Kiyan Prince Foundation and other organisations can and does make a difference.

Download the major new report by the Kiyan Prince Foundation and Public First:

Socials

Enter the 2025 London Marathon ballot today and fundraise for us at the Kiyan Prince Foundation , it closes on Friday 26th April so be quick! 👉 https://loom.ly/KjoEsSY #COYRS #QPR #charityfundraising #londonmarathon25

I had the privilege of attending KPF partner's Focus Fitness UK's morning meeting today, alongside KPF founder Dr Mark Prince OBE and administrator Daszine Prince. It was inspiring to see the great work they do to help and support people into a career around fitness. The opportunity to ...meet and spend time with the fantastic Focus Fitness UK team was equally valuable. We also had the chance to discuss the KPF charity and our work within schools and the community, as well as champion each other's expertise and services to further support those in the community we interact with. Thanks for the invitation, Focus Fitness!
#communitysupport #fitnesscareer #charitywork #partnerships

Today, we are thrilled to celebrate Kieran Robinson's incredible achievement as he completed the London Marathon! Kieran has truly outdone himself, taking 21 minutes off his previous personal best. We couldn't be prouder of his hard work and dedication to this incredible cause.
...
On top of his amazing performance, Kieran has also surpassed his fundraising goal of £2500. His efforts have raised a staggering £3,363, and we are incredibly grateful for his commitment to making a positive impact.

Kieran's accomplishment is a testament to his strength, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to his goals. Congratulations, Kieran, on a job well done!🥳🥳👑
@officialqpr

#LondonMarathon #Fundraiser #Charity #Achievement #Celebration
#QPR #COYRS

Today, we are thrilled to celebrate Kieran Robinson's incredible achievement as he completed the London Marathon! Kieran has truly outdone himself, taking 21 minutes off his previous personal best. We couldn't be prouder of his hard work and dedication to this incredible cause.

... On top of his amazing performance, Kieran has also surpassed his fundraising goal of £2500. His efforts have raised a staggering £3,363, and we are incredibly grateful for his commitment to making a positive impact.

Kieran's accomplishment is a testament to his strength, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to his goals. Congratulations, Kieran, on a job well done!🥳🥳👑
@officialqpr

#LondonMarathon #Fundraiser #Charity #Achievement #Celebration
#QPR #COYRS

Today, we are thrilled to celebrate Kieran Robinson's incredible achievement as he completed the London Marathon! Kieran has truly outdone himself, taking 21 minutes off his previous personal best. We couldn't be prouder of his hard work and dedication to this incredible cause.
...
On top of his amazing performance, Kieran has also surpassed his fundraising goal of £2500. His efforts have raised a staggering £3,363, and we are incredibly grateful for his commitment to making a positive impact.

Kieran's accomplishment is a testament to his strength, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to his goals. Congratulations, Kieran, on a job well done! #LondonMarathon #Fundraiser #Charity #Achievement #Celebration
#QPR #COYRS

🎉 Huge congratulations to @melaniejaneward143 and @frankiedog143 for completing a 10k run in support of the Kiyan Prince Foundation! 🏃‍♀️🐶 Not only did they achieve an amazing feat, but they also exceeded their fundraising goal of £400 by raising an incredible £1247. 🤑 We ...@thekpf are immensely grateful for your support and dedication to our cause. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of young people. 👏 #fundraising #10krun #grateful #makingadifference
donate: https://lnkd.in/eSRnGr-A

🎉 Huge congratulations to @melaniejaneward143 and @frankiedog143 for completing a 10k run in support of the Kiyan Prince Foundation! 🏃‍♀️🐶 Not only did they achieve an amazing feat, but they also exceeded their fundraising goal of £400 by raising an incredible £1247. 🤑 We ...@thekpf are immensely grateful for your support and dedication to our cause. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of young people. 👏 #fundraising #10krun #grateful #makingadifference
donate: https://lnkd.in/eSRnGr-A

🎉 Huge congratulations to Melanie Ward and Frankie the dog for completing a 10k run in support of the Kiyan Prince Foundation! 🏃‍♀️🐶 Not only did they achieve an amazing feat, but they also exceeded their fundraising goal of £400 by raising an incredible £1247. 🤑 We at KPF are ...immensely grateful for your support and dedication to our cause. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of young people. 👏 #KiyanPrinceFoundation #fundraising #10krun #grateful #makingadifference
donate: https://lnkd.in/eSRnGr-A

Such an honour to head to @MarkPrinceOBE's boxing gym in Tottenham to interview him and @EtonHM about the remarkable work of the Kiyan Prince Foundation.

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