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New radicals 2016

The Observer has teamed up with the innovation charity NESTA to find 50 new radicals who are actively changing their communities for the better across the UK.

  • MadLug

    Madlug: ‘I don’t want to be a campaigner or a big stick’

  • James Roberts of Mom Incubators, right, with James Dyson.

    More of the best New Radicals 2016

  • Observer New Review.
Anita Baghdadi (centre), founder of Beetfreaks, a creative youth engagement agency in Birmingham.

    Beatfreeks: ‘So many brands are saying: ‘Our institution is dying”’

  • Abi Billinghurst of Abianda , a charity that helps girls who have been involved in gangs. Photographed in the Andover estate in Holloway, North London.

    Abianda: ‘You’re the expert on your life’

  • Crack + Cider: ‘You can’t say don’t give money, but then not provide a solution’

  • Nail Transphobia: ‘I’m just trying to be everyone’s trans friend’

  • New Note Orchestra: ‘Every single musician has maintained their recovery’

  • Euan’s Guide: ‘It’s often the small things that really make a difference’

  • End Youth Homelessness Cymru: ‘Some people's experiences were horrific’

  • 2016 New Radicals: the story behind this year’s winners

  • The House of St Barnabas: ‘To be invited in is empowering’

  • Better Health Bakery: ‘Great bread brings everyone to the table’

  • Volunteers from StreetDoctors

    New Radicals 2016: how to make a positive impact

    Every two years, the Observer and innovation charity Nesta recognise 50 trailblazers in the public good. Here we launch this year’s search – and catch up with previous winners
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