Young People

Blagrave Charitable Trust grants to support youth involvement in policy-making

Charitable and not-for-profit organisations supporting young people (aged 16 to 25) facing disadvantage across England can now apply for their share of a £350,000 funding pot aimed at policy fundingwork. The funding is to support young people to influence government policy and decision-making.

Join the Manchester Nature Consortium Youth Panel

The Manchester Nature Consortium (MNC) are looking for some new Youth Panel Members. MNC are looking for passionate, energetic and creative young people aged 12-17, from across Greater Manchester to join the MNC Youth Panel. They will work alongside the MNC to plan and deliver the 4th annual Manchester Festival of Nature at environmentHeaton Park.

2022: Our Year campaign and how you could get involved

children and young people2022 Our Year is a year for young people and children in Manchester. Working with partners, ambassadors and supporters, 2022: Our Year will create opportunities, experiences and resources that together will build a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for Manchester’s children and young people and contribute to Manchester’s goal of becoming a UNICEF-recognised Child Friendly City.

Manchester International Festival – Get Started courses

Get Started is a series of week-long courses designed to introduce young people to the creative industries, gain confidence and learn new skills. Delivered by Manchester International Festival and The Factory Academy in partnership with the Prince's Trust, the courses are open to anyone in Greater Manchester aged 16-25 who are not currently in education, employment or training.

Applications to join Greater Manchester Combined Youth Authority are now open

youth combined authorityAre you a young person in Greater Manchester? Do you have a passion for social change and do you want to influence the decision-making process in the city-region? If so, applications to join the Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority (GMYCA) are now open and youth organisations are encouraged to apply!

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High Sheriff’s Greater Manchester Young Citizen of the Year Award 2021

young citizen awardThe search is on for young people who have done something exceptional this year. The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins JP DL, has launched the second annual Greater Manchester Young Citizen of The Year Award and is looking to celebrate kindness, thoughtfulness, bravery, or actions that have made a difference to our communities.

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Barnardo's Boloh Helpline

boloh helplineBarnardo’s Boloh Helpline has expanded their service to support the mental health and wellbeing of adult asylum seekers across the UK. This project is funded by the Home Office and is in addition to the current service that offers support to children, young people and their parents.

The Wythenshawe Prince's Trust Team programme

princes trustThe Wythenshawe Prince's Trust Team programme is currently recruiting young people for its January 2022 intake.

The Team programme is a 12 week opportunity aimed at enabling young people to develop the confidence and skills to get back into employment or education.

The programme provides achievable opportunities for young people to improve in key employability areas including:

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