We deliver award-winning youth engagement programmes across the UK.
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
The Dawn of Gen Alpha As brands, businesses, and organisations scramble to understand Gen Z and Millennials, the real game-changer is already on the horizon: Generation Alpha. Born between 2010 and 2024, this cohort is set to become the most influential and digitally savvy generation yet. With a projected population Read more
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
In a world that’s rapidly digitalising, the way we connect, communicate, and collaborate is undergoing a seismic shift. As true digital natives, Gen Z and Gen Alpha have been born into an age in which technology surrounds them, becoming a core means for brands and organisations to communicate and engage Read more
In 2018, Participation People partnered with the Southern Universities Network (SUN) to tackle the challenge of raising attainment at GCSE level across Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. Through our collaboration, we empowered young people to lead the research on improving communication strategies in higher education, creating actionable insights Read more
Over the past few months, I’ve had the incredible privilege of leading keynotes across various sectors to offer insight on how businesses and young people can work together to co-produce solutions and create a future that offers inclusive and accessible opportunities for all, including: Health Education Youth development Communications and Read more
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
Are you familiar with “greedy work”? And, if so, have you ever considered its implications for gender equality in the workplace? Today, I wanted to look at how empowering young people can help address this issue going forward, drawing specific insights from Harvard economist Claudia Goldin’s research. The pandemic has Read more
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
At Participation People, it’s our experience that when young people feel they are not being heard, or that their perspectives are not being taken into consideration, they quickly disengage. This is wholly understandable – imagine if someone was talking to you in a condescending manner, using methods of learning that Read more