Young People

The Labour Party has issued a consultation document on youth services. 

They state that "Youth services do a vital job in our communities. The benefits they provide for young people are real and long-lasting. However, with direct government funding to local authorities falling by a half since 2010, youth services have seen significant cutbacks as councils seek to make savings. This means that a generation of young people could potentially be left without the opportunity to play a full part in our communities."

Are you aged 14 – 19, and interested in learning new creative skills and find out more about working in an art gallery?

Over the next two years, the ideal candidate will work closely with the trustees of Voluntary Youth Manchester in co-ordinating an opportunity for the community-based youth work sector to come together and, drawing on VYM’s own resources and strengths, undertake an audit of and develop VYM’s practice in responding to issues of equality and diversity.

The Youth Buzz Awards are back and bigger than ever! Celebrating the positive work of young people across Manchester.

Do you know a young person or work with a group of young people aged 11-19 years* that you think deserve to be nominated for an award?

The Manchester Safeguarding Boards (MSB) comprises the Manchester Safeguarding Adults Board (MSAB) and the Manchester Safeguarding Children Boards (MSCB). The Boards share an Independent Chair, Julia Stephens-Row; and are supported by the MSB Business Unit.

Do you fancy yourself as the next David Attenborough? If you're between the ages of 11 – 24 and have a passion for nature, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative and share your story with others.

Young Manchester is delighted to announce the appointment of Justin Watson as the charity’s new Director.

Justin has a wealth of experience in the third sector with substantial experience in building local and national programmes of work, most recently in his role as Head of Programme Development at Oxfam GB.

Young Manchester has collaborated with JD Sports fashion PLC to search for Manchester’s most talented young people.

JD X Young Manchester will give young Mancunians, living within Manchester’s 32 wards, a platform to showcase their talents, whether they are a singer, artist, budding entrepreneur or gardener.

Young Manchester are pleased to announce a new fund for the city - the Positive Engagement Programme.

Are you unemployed? Are you 19 years or over? Want to do something different with your life? Do you want someone to actually listen to you?