Objectives: The Oldham race riots in 2001 led several head teachers in the town's schools to embark on a practical approach to dealing with the issue of educational segregation. In some schools, more than 90 per cent of the pupils were from one community. A research visit to a project in Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, which brought together young people from across the sectarian divide, helped provide the inspiration for the Shared Futures programme.
The initiative began in 2003 with the aim of creating a space for young people to meet their peers from other communities and learn about each other's experiences. It was hoped the young people could gain the skills and confidence to articulate their views and represent their school and town to others.
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