UK Youth
@ukyouth.bsky.social
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National youth charity supporting youth work and young people ⚡️
https://linktr.ee/UKYouth
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🚨 Youth services have been cut by over £1 billion since 2010. New figures from YMCA reveal that local authority spending on youth services in England has dropped by 73% since 2010-11—a real-term cut of £1.2 billion. In Wales, funding has fallen by 27% (£16.6m). 🧵👇
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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. 💙
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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"UK Youth has changed my life by giving me opportunities that I thought I never could have” One donation. Twice the impact. 🔽
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
https://bit.ly/4hY2v2j
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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. 💙
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
https://bit.ly/4hY2v2j
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⌛ 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
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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
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
https://bit.ly/4hY2v2j
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⏰ 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
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🌟 Recently, we visited Brighton Youth Centre, one of our amazing grantees supported through the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact with Primark.
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Real conversations = Real confidence. 🔽
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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.
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15 days ago
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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
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#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
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18 days ago
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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...
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Just One Question Turns 2 – A celebration of curiosity - UK Youth
This November marks two years since the relaunch of Just One Question (JOQ), UK Youth’s monthly snapshot survey that amplifies the voices of youth workers across the UK. It has asked youth workers acr...
https://www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just-one-question-turns-2-a-celebration-of-curiosity/
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🎨 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...
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🧠 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
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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...
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Celebrating Youth Work: The People and Places Shaping Brighter Futures - UK Youth
Each November, Youth Work Week shines a light on the people, spaces, and partnerships that make youth work such a vital part of our communities. This year’s theme — “Building Brighter Futures” — celeb...
https://www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/celebrating-youth-work-the-people-and-places-shaping-brighter-futures/
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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
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This
#YouthWorkWeek
, we’re proud to celebrate the power of youth work in building brighter futures.
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🌟 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
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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...
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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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Learning to Lead Differently: How Anti-Racism Training is Shaping Brighter Futures at UK Youth - UK Youth
Standing Firm in Power and Pride At UK Youth, we believe that building brighter futures starts from within. As we mark Black History Month 2025 and reflect on this year’s theme: “Standing Firm in Pow...
http://bit.ly/43BCLTx
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Writing or updating your will doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, to make it simple – and free.
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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
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Young Changemakers | Getaway Girls | #MyHairStory
YouTube video by UK Youth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmx2VHUIGm8&t=7s
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Sho, a UK Youth employee in the External Relations team, shares his thoughts on the importance of representation, celebrating Black excellence, and building inclusive spaces at work. Hear more from Sho and explore resources this Black History Month on our blog. 👉 Read now:
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💙 Our team, alongside Primark, recently visited Ashdon Jazz Academy — one of the inspiring grantees of the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact.
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Writing a will isn’t for you. It's for the people you love, to make their lives easier.
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🌍 World Mental Health Day: celebrating the impact of Youth Work 💚
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Join us for a truly special evening at Art for Youth London 2025 ✨ 📅 4–7 November, 6pm–9pm at the Mall Galleries 🍷 Enjoy a drink, browse the art, & take part in our ticketed events Continued 🔽
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🧵1/3 Your free will is waiting for you 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
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🚨 Two brilliant opportunities are closing THIS WEEK! Don’t miss your chance to apply: - AAfH open to outdoor learning organisations:
www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
- Active Futures Cohort (open to youth orgs using movement, sport or outdoor learning):
www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/a...
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Calling all
#OutdoorLearning
providers: The Adventures Away from Home fund is now open for applications -- aiming to support 30,000 young people facing barriers to participation. Find out more and apply:
www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
@outdoor-learning.bsky.social
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Last week we celebrated the UK Youth Gala at the Four Seasons, London. An incredible night of inspiration, young voices, and generosity 💙 Huge thanks to our staff, speakers, young people & guests. Together, we raised funds that will make a real difference.
#UKYouthGala
#ThankYou
#YouthEmpowerment
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⏳The UK Youth Gala Silent Auction closes 11 pm tonight. 🏨 Four Seasons London stay 👜 Vintage Vivienne Westwood purse 🏉 Harlequins vs Newcastle tickets 🌟 Escape to Alexander Hotel Collection 🏁 Lewis Hamilton 2009 Signed Helmet 👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference. 🔗
app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
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The UK Youth Gala Silent Auction is live until 11pm, 11th September 🏆 🥂 Champagne Afternoon Tea at Grantley Hall 🏎️ Supercar Experience for Two 🏁 F1 2015 Singapore GP Signed Helmet 🏰 Two-Night Stay at Glenapp Castle & more. 👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference. 🔗
app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
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1/3 🧵 Change starts with a will. And with one simple step, it can start with yours. By giving a gift to UK Youth, your will could empower young people to thrive and contribute at every stage of their lives.
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📣 GCSE Results Day shoutout to every young person opening results today 👏 Whatever’s in that envelope, you’ve already done something big. We’re proud of your effort, your courage, and everything you’ve learned this year.
#GCSEResults
#UKYouth
#GCSE2025
#YoungPeopleFirst
#YouthSupport
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International Youth Day (12th Aug) is nearly here! 📣 Our latest video with James & Sam tackles the real talk on job hunting pressure and self-doubt. Honestly, community is EVERYTHING – it changes the game when you've got good people around you.
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4 months ago
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International Youth Day is a week away — and this clip shows why it matters. Youth worker Cheniah and Grace, a Building Connections participant, share what it means to be supported, seen, and empowered. 🎥 Watch now:
bit.ly/3H8hxVq
#InternationalYouthDay
#UKYouth
#YouthVoice
#BuildingConnections
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4 months ago
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Just dropped a reel from our awesome Building Connections event at Brentford FC for
#YouthEmployabilityWeek
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🎉 1/6 Exciting news from UK Youth! We're thrilled to welcome Rosie Ferguson OBE as our new CEO, starting 26 Aug 2025. Rosie brings 15+ years of leadership across the youth & charity sectors — and is a former UK Youth trustee.
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Our
#IWill
ambassadors had an inspiring afternoon at the premiere of Ocean, the new David Attenborough documentary 🌊
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🚨 We’re growing our Comms & Marketing Team at UK Youth! We’re hiring for: Communications Manager Communications Officer (Network & Internal Comms) Want to use your voice to uplift others? Join us 💬 Apply here 👉
www.ukyouth.org/about-us/wor...
#UKYouth
#Jobs
#CharityCareers
#YouthWork
#HiringNow
7 months ago
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📢 Investing in preventative services like youth work improves lives and saves money! Join our Research into Practice session to explore key insights & practical applications. 📅 Tues 18th March | ⏰ 2-3 PM Register below! 👇
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Research into practice - Preventative intervention and youth work/ Youth work a preventative intervention.. After registering, you will receive a confirmati...
In May 2024 UK Youth published a new report with Institute for Government that sets out a clear path for government to unlock the power of preventative services, including youth work. Preventative int...
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7AOMgkchTRy1ILGbR2zSPw
9 months ago
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The Government is creating a 10-year National Youth Strategy to improve services & empower young people. Help us reach 10-21-year-olds and ensure their voices shape this once-in-a-generation plan! 🔗 Share the survey:
iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-...
#DeliverYou
#NationalYouthStrategy
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Great to hear Lisa Nandy reaffirm that young people remain a top priority in the House of Commons today. Investing in youth services is essential, and we look forward to seeing real action to back up these commitments.
#YouthWork
#NationalYouthStrategy
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What's your favourite thing about working with young people?
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📝A list of things youth workers help with: Mentoring and guidance Emotional support Conflict resolution Life skills Education and career planning Health and well-being Peer relationships and much more ❤️
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reposted by
UK Youth
LGBT Foundation
10 months ago
☎️ Our helpline has been a trusted friend to LGBTQ+ people for 50 years. Whenever you’re feeling blue or need to chat, we’re here for you. Call 0345 330 3030 – because everyone can use a safe space to talk. 🌈📞
lgbt.foundation/contact-supp...
#TimeToTalk
#LGBTQSupport
#Helpline
#mentalhealth
#LGBTQ
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Contact us - LGBT Foundation
You can give us a call any time between 9am until 9pm on a week day and between 10am and 6pm on Saturday and Sunday (excluding bank holidays and
https://lgbt.foundation/contact-support/
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Every young person deserves to feel seen, heard and accepted.
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A listening ear can change a life. That’s why youth work matters.
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📢 This
#LGBTHistoryMonth
, we celebrate the contributions of LGBT+ people and changemakers throughout history. 🌈 Discover this year’s five historical figures who have driven social change across centuries and explore key resources here: 🔗
lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history...
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