5 Simple Ways to Fundraise for Young People Looking for a fundraising idea? Take on a run, organise a walk, host a bake sale, set up a cycling challenge or run a World Cup sweepstake.

💜 Loneliness Awareness Week may be ending, but the work continues. 👉 Explore resources, tools and learning: tacklingyouthloneliness.org.uk 👉 Catch up on our recent blog for resources shared throughout the week: www.ukyouth.org/2026/06/givi... #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

💜 #LonelinessAwarenessWeek Want to learn more about youth loneliness? Created by young people in our network, this free resource helps youth workers understand loneliness through the lens of lived experience. 👉 Download it here: tacklingyouthloneliness.org.uk/wp-content/u... #YouthLoneliness

🚨 Last chance to have your say How do you expect local election results in your area to affect your ability to deliver effective youth work over the next 12 months? 👉 Vote now: bit.ly/JOQ_June26 Or comment with your answer (1–6). One question. One minute. Your insight matters. ⏳ Closes 18 June.

Today marks 10 years of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. At UK Youth, tackling youth loneliness is an important part of our work to build stronger connections and a greater sense of belonging for young people.

🏃‍♂️ Our incredible London Marathon runners raised £61,042.71 for UK Youth 💙 Thank you to every runner, donor, volunteer and supporter who helped make this possible. Join Team UK Youth for the 2027 TCS #LondonMarathon 👇 www.ukyouth.org/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/#London-marathon

Volunteers make moments like this possible 💙 This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating the incredible Coca-Cola Europacific Partners volunteers who give their time to support young people through Building Connections.

🚨 One question. One minute. Your insight matters. Drop a number (1-6) in the comments or vote using the link - bit.ly/JOQ_June26 ⏳ Poll closes 18 June. The more responses we get, the clearer the picture for youth work across the UK. #JustOneQuestion

This #VolunteersWeek, we want to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers from Intact Insurance who have supported young people through the Building Aspirations programme. 💙

📣 One week to go! Our OLYWSSG meeting is open to all. Come help shape the new "High-Quality Outdoor Learning in a Youth Work Setting" Guide and connect with peers. 📆 9th June | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Free on Zoom 🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Confidence starts with feeling supported 💙 During Mental Health Awareness Months, we’ve reflected on how important safe, calm and inclusive spaces are for young people — especially when it comes to thinking about their future.

🏃 Run the 2027 TCS #LondonMarathon for UK Youth 💙 Every mile helps widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work across the UK — supporting young people with safe spaces, trusted adults and opportunities to thrive. 👉 Register your interest www.ukyouth.org/get-involved... #UKYouth

Happy Outdoor Classroom Day! Today is #OutdoorClassroomDay and we celebrate that millions of young people around the world are enjoying the benefits of learning outside the classroom. At UK Youth we love this and are committed to much more! How are you getting outside today? 🍃

Outdoor Learning Youth Work Sector Specialist Group Meeting: open to all. Help shape the new High-Quality Outdoor Learning in a Youth Work Setting Guide with Dave Harvey and connect with others across the sector. 📆 9 June 2026 ⏰ 10:30am–12pm 👉 Free to join! Register here - zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re looking for organisations to host Belong events in Bradford & Darlington. Bring people together to tackle youth loneliness and create solutions. Costs covered and up to £1,000 for youth-led projects. 👉 Fill out the short form by 5 June to get involved - forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

The Belong Collective is back. Led by UK Youth with Youth Focus North East and supported by the Astra Foundation, Belong supports anyone working with young people to take action on youth loneliness. 👉Join our youth loneliness training and build skills to support young people. #BelongCollective

Huge congratulations to our incredible UK Youth London Marathon runners! 💙🏃‍♂️ 23 amazing people took on 26.2 miles to raise vital funds for young people across the UK.

3 runners. 1 goal. 💙 Supporting young people through the London Marathon.

"I feel much more optimistic about my future because the modules gave me interview skills and how to talk to people." Youth work helps young people build the confidence and belief needed to pursue their ambitions.

Youth organisations know what their communities need. That’s why unrestricted funding matters. 🔽

We’re so proud of Billy—7 marathons in 7 days for one powerful purpose. 💪 At UK Youth, our mission is to widen access to youth work and outdoor learning, helping more young people build confidence, improve wellbeing, and feel ownership of their future.

Louise is running the London Marathon for UK Youth. 🏃‍♀️ As a former outdoor learning instructor, she’s seen how youth work transforms young lives. From confidence to belonging — these experiences shape futures. That’s what Louise is running for. 👉 Support her journey & donate today bit.ly/4vn8svY

Addressing the youth mental health crisis requires more than just an investment in clinical services. Young people tell us they need trusted relationships and support rooted in their daily lives. Youth Workers are vital to this.

We’re delighted to launch our new strategy. At its heart is our mission: to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning. Hear from our CEO, Rosie Ferguson OBE, on what this means for the sector and the opportunities ahead 👉 www.ukyouth.org/2026/03/wide...

Billy is running 7 marathons in 7 days for UK Youth. 🏃‍♂️💙 That’s 183 miles to support young people across the UK.

The countdown is on for 24th March. We will be at Westminster for the APPG Outdoor Learning Drop-In with Institute for Outdoor Learning. We will be representing Adventures Away from Home alongside two young people sharing their experience.

Missed the National Youth Strategy #JustOneQuestion? Good news — we’ve extended the deadline to 31 March so more youth workers can share their insight. 👉 Have your say: bit.ly/JOQ_feb26

Two brilliant Building Connections events in February 💙 During National Apprenticeship Week, Brighter Futures for Children brought together young people in Reading — many NEET or at risk — for interactive workshops and employer sessions focused on real apprenticeship pathways.

Last week, we brought together policymakers, funders & youth orgs to explore insights from The UK Youth Fund: Thriving Minds. The message was clear: invest in youth work, invest in young people. 👉 Read the blog and full report here: www.ukyouth.org/2026/03/anot...

Billy's story is a powerful example of how local action can create national impact. After experiencing firsthand the difference youth work made in his life, Billy is taking on a truly remarkable challenge: 7 marathons in 7 days — finishing with the Brighton Marathon, to raise funds for UK Youth. 🏃‍♂️💙

Work experience works — with youth worker support. 1,200 young people took part in our Hatch programme. 66% were in work, education or training three months later. 71% improved their employability skills.

Writing or updating your will isn’t just something to cross off your to-do list. It’s a chance to spark a meaningful change for the people you love and causes you care about.

⏳ Closing 28 February. There’s still time to respond to #JustOneQuestion — but not for long. Your voice helps shape what comes next for the youth sector. 👉 Take part now: bit.ly/JOQ_feb26

Our new #ThrivingMinds insight area is live! Youth workers need strong mental health literacy and support for their own wellbeing - and there are effective, low-cost ways to do it. Watch our animation 🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtAd...

Change starts with a will. By giving a gift to UK Youth your will could help change - and sometimes - save a young life through the power of youth work. We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, to offer you the chance to write or update your will for FREE today.

🏁 Own a piece of Formula 1 history — and help change young lives. UK Youth is auctioning iconic motorsport items, including race-worn F1 suits, with all proceeds supporting young people across the UK. Bid, share and help build confidence, opportunity and belonging. 💙

Your voice matters 💬 February’s #JustOneQuestion is here We’re back after a short pause — listening to youth workers on what the sector needs right now. 👉 Share your thoughts before 28 February: bit.ly/JOQ_feb26

Your voice matters 💬 February’s #JustOneQuestion is here We’re back after a short pause — listening to youth workers on what the sector needs right now. 👉 Share your thoughts before 28 February: bit.ly/JOQ_feb26

Proud to partner with nexfibre to support young people in the UK 💛 Last summer, two young people completed paid placements at nexfibre’s London offices through the UK Youth Summer Jobs Programme, gaining experience in finance, HR, IT & tech — & building confidence.

The @youthendowmentfund.org.uk has published new guidance to support the commissioning of high-quality, effective youth work. The guidance sets out eight practical, evidence-based recommendations to help prevent 10-17-year-olds from becoming involved in violence.

2026 is your year to take on a challenge — and change young people’s lives while you do it. 💙

Spaces like this matter. At a Building Connections event with Young Leicestershire, young people with disabilities met employers, built confidence & shared what support looks like. 💬“I learnt a lot & can apply it to jobs that make me happy.” 💬“Companies should help people like me with disabilities.”

“Youth work played a huge part in my growth — it was essential during my formative years.” — Bobby Youth work boosts young people’s wellbeing for life, but funding cuts, burnout, and staff shortages put it at risk. Help sustain youth services this winter. 💛 Donate: www.ukyouth.org/donate/

Young people are telling us what they need. Hear from Billy: More safe spaces. More trained support. Less stigma around mental health. But with 1 in 4 young people experiencing a probable mental disorder, too many face these challenges alone.

We welcome the government’s new National Youth Strategy - long-awaited recognition of the vital role youth work plays in supporting young people’s mental health, employment, and safety. This is an important step toward rebuilding youth services after years of underinvestment.

Thank you so much to everyone who donated during our Big Give! 💙 Your generosity truly makes a difference. Did you know? For every £1 invested in youth work, the benefit to society is between £3.20 and £6.40 Together, we’re helping young people find support, purpose and a brighter future.

🎁 One donation. Twice the impact - last chance! Thank you to everyone who’s donated so far to help young people like Billy, Arena, Ayaan, Rifan, Yosias and Thomas share their voices and shape their futures. 💙

One donation. Twice the impact. “Before youth work I had no way of expressing my feelings. I’ve now been able to express joy and sadness and a lot of different feelings. I enjoy coming here to do different activities.”

One donation. Twice the impact. “I attended my local youth club, enjoyed the music sessions, then began volunteering. I secured a job instead of struggling in the job market.” Around 12.8% of young people aged 16-24 in the UK are currently NEET (not in education, employment or training.

One donation. Twice the impact. “Being involved in youth work exposes you to different opportunities and enables you to better yourself as a person.”