Young People

Manchester Safeguarding Partnership: Recognising the signs and indicators of Child Sexual Abuse

This course is for professionals working with children, families or in safeguarding roles, as it enhances practitioners’ confidence and competence in recognising the signs and indicators of child sexual abuse and responding appropriately.

It offers structured guidance, evidence‑informed tools, and opportunities for reflective practice, supporting professionals to engage in sensitive conversations, examine assumptions and ensure that the child’s wellbeing remains central to all decision‑making.

Hough End Centre, Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SX

Cranfield Trust: The Future of Volunteering - Closing the digital experience gap

Join strategists from Great State as they reveal findings from research into the UK voluntary sector exploring why volunteering organisations face an existential challenge, and what they need to do now to survive. 

Formal volunteering has plummeted from 27% to 17% in a decade, yet charities are more reliant on volunteers than ever. But this isn't a motivation problem – 84% of Gen Z want to support causes. It's an experience problem. 

In this 60-minute session (including Q&A), you'll discover: 

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We All Grow Together Naturally: Free organic gardening workshops

Join Ryder Brow Community Allotment Society for free organic gardening workshops throughout 2026.

When: Saturdays or Sundays from 30 May 2026 to 19 October 2026

Time: 10am - 12pm

Venue: Ryder Brow Community Allotment Society, Far Lane, Gorton, M18 7FF

Ryder Brow Community Allotment Society, Far Lane, Gorton, M18 7FF

#BeeWell

The latest findings from the Greater Manchester #BeeWell survey has revealed a welcome boost in wellbeing among young people. 57,000 young people in years 7, 8 and 10 were surveyed, and The #BeeWell programme at The University of Manchester has now heard from more than 143,000 young people in Greater Manchester since it began, making it one of the largest studies of young people’s wellbeing of its kind anywhere in the world. It provides a powerful insight into how teenagers feel about their lives, schools and communities.

Curious Minds: The Hour – Connect

The Hour: Connect is a relaxed, informal session where cultural education practitioners come together to talk, share experiences, and spark new collaborations.

There’s no speaker this time. Just space for you and your peers to reflect, network, and explore what matters most in your work with children and young people.

Who’s it for?

Artists, educators, producers, freelancers, youth workers, policymakers anyone committed to creating inspiring and inclusive creative opportunities for children and young people.

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Action for Conservation’s Summer Camps

Action for Conservation’s (AFC) Summer Camps are a chance for young people to spend five all-inclusive days exploring and experiencing the outdoors, taking action for nature and making friends for life. The camps are open to young people aged 12-16 who are living in England or Wales.

AFC mission is to bring the magic of nature into young people’s lives, inspiring a youth movement committed to conservation and to the earth. AFC work with 12 to 24-year-olds across the UK, empowering and inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders.