All of the latest youth participation and engagement news and events from The Participation People
At a Glance: What is SparkSpace? SparkSpace is a bold, values-led learning programme co-created with children and young people. It helps library staff across the UK build confidence, capability, and consistency in youth-powered library services. Delivered by Participation People in partnership with Libraries Rising (formerly ASCEL), and funded by The Read more
Download the full report below! A Message from Our CEO 2023-2024 has been a year of remarkable resilience and hope for young people across the UK. Despite challenges such as financial insecurity, mental health pressures, and limited job prospects, young voices have shaped policies, informed brands, and co-created services that Read more
At a Glance: Why this Youth-Led Panel Mattered Children & Young People Now (CYPNow) is a leading platform for professionals working to improve the life chances of children, young people and families. As part of its flagship Future of Youth Work conference, CYPNow invited Participation People to design and deliver Read more
The Brief: Turning ‘Support for Young People’ into Support Shaped By Young People Cruse Bereavement Support provides guidance and advocacy to help people navigate loss. Grief can be overwhelming at any age, but Cruse recognised that their services needed to work better for young people specifically. They wanted to get Read more
In today’s digital world, young people face daily challenges in making smart choices about their phone use and online behaviour. These choices have a direct impact on their mental health, well-being, and sense of safety. To address this, Vodafone set out to create a youth safety charter called “Our Digital Read more
The Brief Southwark Council has partnered with Participation People to give young people the tools and knowledge to make healthier choices around alcohol, drugs, and smoking. Over several years, the collaboration has focused on improving young people’s health, reducing crime, and creating a safer, more supportive environment in the borough. Read more
Let’s be honest. Most consultation is theatre. We dress it up in good intentions, brightly coloured post-its, and feedback forms. But underneath, it’s control dressed as care. We sit young people in circles, give them pizza and pens, and call it empowerment. Then the strategy launches, the decision’s made, and Read more
CoppaFeel! is the UK’s only youth breast cancer charity. Their mission is simple — to make sure every young person knows their body, feels represented, and understands that breast cancer can affect anyone. To reach more young people and better reflect the UK’s diversity, CoppaFeel! launched their first-ever Youth Network. Read more
For too long, organisations have patted themselves on the back for setting up year-long Youth Advisory Panels. They look great in an annual report.They tick a box for “youth participation.”And make adults feel like they’re listening. But here’s the truth: they don’t work. Youth Advisory Panels: Built for Adults, Not Read more
Executive Summary The Wiltshire Youth Advisory Group (WYAG) is made up of passionate young people committed to exploring issues around policing and crime in Wiltshire and Swindon. Their insights are highly valued by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), who uses their perspectives to inform strategic decisions within his team. Read more