Young People

The Peter Cruddas Foundation gives priority to programmes calculated to help disadvantaged and disengaged young people in England and Wales towards pathways into education, training and employment through charitable organisations.

To qualify for funding you must be a charity registered with the charity commission in England and Wales benefitting people living in England and Wales.

Greater Manchester Talent Match is a Big Lottery-funded programme, led by Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO), which brings together the private, public and voluntary sectors to support the most disadvantaged young people towards employment.

Key to the success of the programme is the provision of intensive support to young people by ‘Talent Coaches’, who work with 18 to 24 year-olds to design their personal pathway towards employment and broker their journey through local provision.

The Manchester Youth Council are young people, aged 13-24, who represent the young people of Manchester. The Youth Council run meetings, events, training and campaign at local and national levels to ensure they are influencing decisions and shaping future services.

There are numerous ways to get involved with the youth council ranging from getting involved with a local youth panel in your area to coming to the Town Hall for their full meetings.

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation launches its creative summer programme. In August 2014, MediaCityUK will play host to an array of creative short courses and outdoor activities.

Young people will investigate, document and generate media content around an imaginary alien landing.

Enjoy a complete 4 week programme packed with a range of fun activities including outdoor sports (tennis, badminton, football, cricket, basketball, dodgeball, netball, rounders), creative arts and crafts, baking, online games, American pool, table tennis, bouncy castles, board games and foos-ball.

The playscheme will be delivered by qualified play workers, sports coaches and youth workers.

Are you working with young people that would be interested in applying to become part of the Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) Leadership Group?

Are you 16-24?
Are you looking for the opportunity to voice your opinion?
Do you want to influence discussions and services for young people?
Are you ready to take on the challenge of being a GMYN Young Leader?
Why not join the GMYN Leadership Group?

This is a fantastic opportunity open to all young people 16-24 from across Greater Manchester.

FareShare Greater Manchester fights hunger and tackles food waste by redistributing surplus food to over 100 charities in the region. They source food from the food and drinks industry, from donations and food drives, and also by capturing surplus edible fruit and vegetables at New Smithfield Market where they’re based.

On average they redistribute six tonnes of food every week.

FareShare Greater Manchester are keen to work with Manchester based play and youth providers over the summer holidays to help support children, young people and families at risk of food poverty.

Do you need money to access work, training or further education?

Apply for a Your Housing Group Bursary and you could receive money to enable you to go to university, cover transport costs to attend college or work, or support your move to a more independent life.

The Young Person Bursary is an initiative set up by Your Housing Group, which is available to all young people aged between 14-25 years old who live in a Your Housing Group property.

Would getting into further education or work help you realise your full potential? Find out how our Bursary can support you.