Engaged youth discussing community projects at Salisbury Diocese event.

Enhancing Community and Youth Development in Salisbury Diocese

The brief Salisbury Diocese recognises the critical importance of community and youth development in shaping the church’s future, and partnered with Participation People to undertake a comprehensive Youth Voice Audit and Roadmap to amplify youth voices and foster an inclusive church community.  The Diocese had faced challenges in involving young Read more

Diverse group of students and facilitator in an education workshop setting.

Using Tech to improve youth health services

Using tech to improve youth health services In today’s rapidly advancing digital age, leveraging technology to improve health outcomes for young people is essential for the healthcare industry. Engaging young patients effectively can lead to better outcomes for everyone, from improved health results to more efficient service delivery.   In our Read more

Diverse group of young professionals collaborating on connectivity solutions for business developmen.

The importance of connectivity in business: bringing youth perspective to GSMA

GSMA is a global organisation that unifies the mobile ecosystem, advancing innovation and reducing inequalities worldwide. Representing over 1,000 mobile operators and businesses, GSMA aims to unlock the full power of connectivity for societal and industrial benefit. Their key initiatives include Connectivity for Good, Industry Solutions, and Events, designed to Read more

Engaged young people discussing ideas at a youth community event in Haverhill.

Revolutionising youth community engagement through place-based youth engagement events | EmpowerHaverhill

Community Action Suffolk held its EmpowerHaverhill event in November 2023 at Haverhill Arts Centre. They aimed to facilitate dialogue and collaboration between young people and decision-makers across Haverhill, Suffolk.  With the support of Community Action Suffolk (funded by People’s Health Trust), local organisations within the voluntary, community and social enterprise Read more

Youth engagement in healthcare decision-making process.

Transforming Youth Voice in Healthcare with NHS Midlands

NHS Midlands is on a mission: to better inform NHS strategy, operational procedures, and service enhancements by harnessing the perspectives of young individuals.  As part of this mission, Participation People, worked with NHS Midlands to build a planned approach to engaging youth voices in healthcare operations. Through collaboration with Participation Read more

Engaged youth participating in mental health training in Dorset.

How Youth Participation Training Helped Dorset Mind Reimagine Mental Health for the Next Generation

Dorset Mind set out to create a more youth-friendly, accessible, and “youth-proof” approach to their mental health programmes to ensure they remained relevant and engaging for young individuals. Recognising the importance of youth voice and participation in shaping their services and engagement with young people, they turned to Participation People Read more

Young women participating in youth voice training session at Participation People event.

Using youth voice training to help young women stay active for life with Sweaty Betty Foundation

In 2021, Sweaty Betty Foundation (a registered charity) was launched by the renowned sportswear brand with the vision of empowering women of all ages and backgrounds to adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle.  Globally, according to the World Health Organisation, only 15% of teenage girls are doing enough physical activity. Read more

Young people collaborating with facilitators at a mental health platform workshop.

Empowering young people through collaborative design for Xyla Digital’s mental health platform

Record numbers of young people are seeking help from the NHS for mental health problems. So when Xyla Digital, a digital therapies provider, reached out for support with the design and development of a new web-based platform aimed at helping young people manage their waiting times for mental health services, Read more

Young woman presenting on heritage crafts and engaging youth in traditional methods.

Youth-proofing Heritage Crafts: Engaging young people to communicate traditional methods to the next generation

Heritage Crafts is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional craftsmanship in the UK.  The team sought help from Participation People to review and refine its positioning and communications, understand how they could engage better with the next generation of young people and continue safeguarding important skills and Read more