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.”

One donation. Twice the impact. Nearly 1 in 8 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - but youth work is changing that. 💙

"UK Youth has changed my life by giving me opportunities that I thought I never could have” One donation. Twice the impact. 🔽

One donation. Twice the impact. From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled - helping young people like Areena find their voice and shape their future. 💙

⌛ Don’t miss out! Got 2 minutes? Answer this month’s #JustOneQuestion, and you’ll be entered into our £200 prize draw. 🗓 Deadline: 5 December 👉 Have your say - bit.ly/JOQ_november

One donation. Twice the impact. Young voices shape tomorrow - let’s make sure they’re heard today. From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled thanks to our match funders Burger King UK and Reed Educational Trust. Donate from midday today 👉 bit.ly/4hY2v2j #BigGive #UKYouth

⏰ JOQ Reminder! There’s still time to share your insight in this month’s Just One Question on youth social action. 💬 As a thank you, everyone who takes part will be entered into our £200 prize draw for a youth organisation. 💙 Have your say 👉 bit.ly/JOQ_november #JustOneQuestion #SocialAction

🌟 Recently, we visited Brighton Youth Centre, one of our amazing grantees supported through the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact with Primark.

Real conversations = Real confidence. 🔽

As #iWillWeek comes to a close, we’re celebrating young people across the UK standing up for what matters. 🌍 At UK Youth, we stand for young people having the support, voice and opportunities they need to shape their world. Hear from three young people in today’s video.

UK Youth supports the IOL Global Outdoor Learning Day Conference this Friday and Saturday. Our Director of Outdoor Learning, David Watts, will join as a speaker and lead the Youth Forum on what outdoor learning is for. We back fair access and stronger outcomes for young people bit.ly/4oHeT9D

#iWillWeek is here, and our new blog explores what young people across the UK stand for in 2025. 🌍 At UK Youth, we stand for young people — and for the change they are leading. Today, we’re spotlighting Bobby and the values that drive him. Read the full blog: bit.ly/3K8ByMY #WhatDoYouStandFor

Two years. 19 questions. ~5,000 responses. 💬 Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌 💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...

🎨 Final chance to bid — closes Sunday 8pm! Bid on: 🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay ⚽ England Game at Club Wembley 🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello ☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙 👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...

🧠 Young people’s mental health is in crisis — and youth workers are stepping up. Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing. #YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth

This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re celebrating the people and spaces that make youth work so powerful. 💙 From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟 Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...

Adventures Away from Home is underway! 🌿 30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙 #YouthWorkWeek

This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the power of youth work in building brighter futures.

🌟 It’s #YouthWorkWeek 2025! We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people. 👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙 #YWW25

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the strength, creativity & leadership of Black communities — past, present & future. Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks. 💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to share how our team at UK Youth has been learning from EDP Training on anti-racism and inclusion. It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people. 💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx

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This Black History Month, we're celebrating "Standing Firm in Power and Pride." Our Young Changemakers program, funded by players of People's Postcode Lottery, is empowering young Black women to lead on mental health advocacy and drive change. 👉 Read the blog to find out more - bit.ly/4qIjx8X