Do you know how to get heard on the issues that matter most to you? If you’re 16 or over, don’t delay, #RegisterToVote today! 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote Share 👇 + find out more at registertovote.london/ #NoVoteNoVoice #LVRW2025

🎉 We’re excited to reveal the shortlist for the London Youth Awards 2025, our flagship celebration of youth organisations and individuals transforming the lives of young Londoners! 💫 Meet our shortlisted nominees: 1/5

💬 "What I've learnt is able to really lift me as a practitioner, as a facilitator working with young people." Rise Up has helped transform Ricky’s youth work practice, and it could do the same for you. 💥 Ready to grow as a youth practitioner? Join Rise Up now: londonyouth.org/what-we-do/r...

🎉 Happy International Youth Day! 🎉 In London, young leaders like Emilie, one of our incredible Youth Board members, are showing just how impactful youth voice can be. 💬 Read Emilie’s inspiring story: londonyouth.org/emilies-stor...

The Prime Minister has announced an £88 million package of funding to improve out-of-school and enrichment opportunities for young people, including a new £22.5 million investment to support enrichment activities in 400 schools across England. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ londonyouth.org/government-f...

From a local youth club in Hackney to speaking at City Hall. 🏛️✨ Maria, one of our incredible Youth Board Members, shares her inspiring journey in our latest blog. londonyouth.org/marias-story...

The last few weeks have seen a raft of new Government policy announcements ahead of the summer parliamentary recess. The most important developments for young people & the youth sector are the long-awaited Votes at 16 announcement & the launch of Young Futures Hubs. londonyouth.org/votes-at-16-...

Congratulations to our ambassador, Efe Obada, on being shortlisted for Celebrity Charity Champion at the Third Sector Awards! 🌟 Efe’s journey, from growing up in foster care, calling London’s youth clubs his home, to becoming an NFL star, is truly inspirational. londonyouth.org/efe-obada/

Thanks to the @londonassembly.bsky.social for inviting us to this morning’s #AssemblyPolice session. Community-based youth workers help ensure that young people feel safe and supported, which facilitates improved relationships with neighbourhood police.

🎊 Last week, we celebrated the inspiring graduates of the 2024-25 Rise Up Programme. We heard about their journeys & the difference the programme has made in their work. Thank you to the @london-vru.bsky.social for funding Rise Up, to our programme partners and to Visa Europe for hosting the event!

'It Takes a Village' is a powerful documentary made with young filmmakers from East London, exploring youth work worldwide. Produced by Catalyst in Communities, it features insights from youth workers, young people & community leaders, including our CEO, Pauline Daniyan.

🌟 Today, we celebrate the contributions and impact of the #WindrushGeneration. From rebuilding post-war Britain to shaping today’s diverse communities, their legacy lives on. Through our arts and culture programmes, we honour their heritage and keep their stories alive. Learn more: bit.ly/40gKSTN

📢 Nominations for the London Youth Awards 2025 are now open! We encourage our members to nominate individuals and organisations whose work deserves to be recognised and celebrated. We can’t wait to see this year’s nominations and inspiring stories from our network! londonyouth.org/london-youth...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, set out the Government’s spending plans for the next three years in the 11th June Spending Review. In our latest article, we set out key investments that are aimed at children and young people: londonyouth.org/the-june-202...

📣 The London Youth Awards are back! 📣 Our flagship event, celebrating the outstanding achievements of London’s youth sector, will return this November during #YouthWorkWeek. Nominations open on 16th June 2025! 🏆 Stay tuned and learn more: londonyouth.org/london-youth... #LYAwards2025

📢 We welcome the recent announcement from the DCMS in support of young people and the youth sector. The £132.5 million earmarked for the youth sector forms part of the wider four-year Dormant Assets Strategy. 📰 Read more: londonyouth.org/dormant-asse... #YouthWork #DormantAssets

🌈 Happy #PrideMonth! Every young person deserves to feel safe, seen, and celebrated for who they are. For many LGBTQ+ young people, community youth organisations are more than just safe spaces, they’re lifelines. #YouthWork #Pride2025

Our Impact Report 2023–24 is out now! 📢 We supported and trained our members, gave young people unforgettable outdoor experiences and took our programmes straight to them. ✨ Take a look at the impact we made together. londonyouth.org/our-impact/

Knife crime is preventable, and we can create a safer future for all young people. We’re proud to be supporting @knifecrimeawarenessweek, standing alongside others committed to raising awareness and preventing knife crime. #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek #KCAW25

Every young Londoner deserves the chance to experience the outdoors away from home. At our two outdoor learning centres, Woodrow and Hindleap, we help young people connect with nature, build essential skills, and improve their mental health and wellbeing. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Yesterday, our Patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, visited one of our members and the world’s oldest youth club, St Andrew's Youth Club in Westminster. During the Duke’s second visit to St Andrew’s, he met new faces and reconnected with the dedicated youth centre team. @royalfamily.bsky.social

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re shining a light on the power of #community. Community-based youth work meets young people where they're at. For young people, having a safe space they choose to go and where they can be themselves can be life-changing.

🏆 From Get Girls Onside, Football Festival and Sports Media Insight Day at Sky Studios to Lift & Lead Festival and 3x3 Basketball tournament, we had an action-packed Easter break! In partnership with the Jack Petchey Foundation, we delivered five sports events, engaging over 400 young Londoners.

Looking forward to delivering "The hidden costs of monitoring and evaluation" session during the upcoming #FestivalofLearning! Such a great opportunity for to come together, share learning and get inspired. 🙌

This summer, help young Londoners unlock their potential! Apply for a #grant of up to £4,000 & help young people aged 14+ develop the skills they need to thrive in the #workforce. 🛠️ Applications close this Friday: londonyouth.org/what-we-do/e... The programme is funded by CVC and RDAS.

Today, we honour Stephen Lawrence and celebrate his legacy. Join us in marking #StephenLawrenceDay2025, a reminder that we all have a role in creating a fairer, more inclusive society. stephenlawrenceday.org #KnowledgeChangesEverything #StephenLawrenceDay

Young people are having their say in the creation of a new National Youth Strategy. 🚀 This consultation is open to all young people aged 10-21, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Find out more in our blog: 🔗 londonyouth.org/helping-youn... 1/3

Have you registered to vote? 🗳️ Today is National Voter Registration Day, which means it’s time to register for your local elections. Register to vote today and have your voice heard: www.gov.uk/register-to-... #NVRD #RegisterToVoteCopy

Thanks to @timfarron.bsky.social for taking the lead on this important campaign!  Every young person deserves the chance to experience the outdoors. At our outdoor learning centres, Woodrow and Hindleap, we see first-hand how life-changing these experiences can be.

We are London Youth, and we believe youth work transforms lives. Follow us for inspiring stories, updates from our youth network across London, and ways to support and celebrate young people in our city! #LondonYouth #YoungLondon What would you love to see here? Let us know! 👇