UK Youth

In May 2024, UK Youth & Institute for Government published a report on unlocking the power of preventative services, including youth work! The evidence is clear: investing in prevention improves lives and saves money. 📢 Join our Research into Practice session to explore key insights and learn how to apply them in policy, funding, and impact reporting. 📅 Tuesday 18th March ⏰ 2-3 PM Register your interest below! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e93SYy_S

Calling all youth workers, support workers, and volunteers! Your insights are crucial in understanding the role youth workers play in keeping young people safe. Take a few minutes to complete this important survey from NYA before Friday, March 14. Your voice matters 👇

Young people and youth practitioners across England have spoken—and they want more investment in youth work. Our latest research with NCS - National Citizen Service Trust highlights the importance of youth services that are easily accessible to all young people in their local communities, but the growing demand is putting pressure on these services. Oscar Bingham, UK Youth’s Assistant Director of Research & Impact, explains: 👉 “Centre-based youth provision, local to young people in their communities, acts as a springboard for other youth development opportunities. The spaces and support young people engage with should be adapted to meet individual needs, giving them meaningful choice and control about the youth work support they receive, ‘ownership’ of community buildings, and a meaningful voice in shaping the policies that impact them.” With youth services under increasing pressure, this research makes a clear case for sustained investment. 📺 Watch the animation & read the full findings from the 'In our own words' report here: https://lnkd.in/e3ENMFr5

The Government is creating a new ten-year National Youth Strategy to tackle the challenges for this generation of young people and ensure that every young person can thrive 🙌 The National Youth Strategy will bring power back to young people and their communities and improve youth focused services, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach from Government. 📣 Join us in encouraging and supporting thousands of young people in England aged 10-21 to shape this once in a generation strategy. Young people can complete the survey by visiting: https://lnkd.in/eEQK7cHi #DeliverYou #WhatsYourOrder

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak to all the young people, youth workers, and communities observing this holy month. Ramadan is a time of reflection, community, and generosity. At UK Youth, we recognise the dedication of young people balancing fasting with school, work, and daily life, and we celebrate the youth organisations and workers creating inclusive spaces of support. Wishing a peaceful and fulfilling month to those who are fasting and observing.

This month, young people across the country have been connecting with local businesses, engaging with employers, and gaining valuable insights into workplace expectations and essential skills for success at our Building Connections Events 💼 Building Connections connects young people with employers and gives them the essential support they need to pursue their future goals ✨ Made possible by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. With thanks to employers: BURGER KING UK, Tiny Studios, John Lewis & Partners, Bayer, AWE, Thames Water, Royal Air Force (RAF), Chiltern Training Ltd, Reading Borough Council, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Carbon Clean and our delivery partners: Sculpt, SMASH Youth Project and Brighter Futures for Children

Last week, the 37th Hope Hack brought together young people from across North Derbyshire at Chesterfield FC’s SMH Group Stadium, hosted by Derby & Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit and the football club’s community trust. Through powerful discussions and workshops on social media, emergency first aid, drugs, policing, and criminality – including firsthand stories from two former prisoners – young people explored the real issues impacting their lives. They didn’t just listen; they spoke up, shared their experiences, and presented solutions directly to community leaders. 💬 “Young people, no filter, tell you how it is—what’s wrong, but also what’s right and where solutions can be found.” – Nathan Parker, youth worker and spoken word artist. With performances from Strizzy Strauss, Niamh Toner, and Nathan Parker, the event wasn’t just about tackling challenges—it was about hope, empowerment, and action. At UK Youth, we’re proud to be part of the Hope Collective, working alongside young people to create real change in their communities. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eZbb3cyP

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Yesterday morning, Lauren Oliver, Rajab Noor and Eessa from Sporting Your Futures joined Radio Tees to talk about their incredible experiences with The Summer Jobs Programme. In the soundbite below, hear directly from young person Eessa about the impact of the programme and what it has meant for him and his future! The Summer Jobs programme is a six-week initiative for young people aged 16-20 at risk of violence, helping them gain skills, confidence and a brighter future. Looking to get involved? 🔗 Find out more on our webpage: https://lnkd.in/eAcDiHFN

🚨 We’re Hiring: Interim Management & Systems Accountant (6-Month FTC) This is a key interim position for a finance professional with strong reporting, automation, and business partnering skills. You'll: ◾ Prepare and analyse management accounts to inform decision-making. ◾ Lead process automation and optimise financial systems, particularly NetSuite. ◾ Provide critical financial support to budget-holders across the organisation. ◾ Manage programme and project funding, tracking restricted and unrestricted income. We’re seeking someone who is: ✅ A qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). ✅ Experienced in management accounting and financial analysis within a charity or non-profit. ✅ Skilled in Excel and NetSuite, with a focus on automation and systems improvement. ✅ Proactive and experienced in Finance Business Partnering. ✅ Available to start immediately and hit the ground running. Applications are being reviewed daily, so don’t wait! 👉 Apply now via our Applied platform: https://lnkd.in/eQfvd6gQ