Youth Engagement is the core purpose of The Participation People and We believe it drives better decisions for your organisation.
The Client Established with the support of Nelson Mandela, Laureus Sport For Good was created with the mission to employ sport as a tool to help young people overcome the violence, discrimination and disadvantages they may be faced with. The organisation believes that through the power of sport, young people Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept – it’s a present reality. From chatbots to content creation tools, businesses are rapidly adopting AI to streamline operations, personalise services, and cut costs. But with innovation comes responsibility. And, as recent headlines show, even the most successful brands can get Read more
As a national institution, the British Library is committed to inclusivity, accessibility, and lifelong learning. But like many organisations, they recognised a pressing need: “How do we support early-career talent – especially those from underrepresented backgrounds – through inclusive, confident, and psychologically safe management?” With a multigenerational workforce, managers were Read more
By Sami Gichki – Young Content Creator & #iWill Co-chair When the World Stopped… The world had come to a standstill at the start of 2020 and, with it, the support systems that so many young people relied on crumbled. For people like me, the pandemic didn’t just press pause Read more
Engaging Young People Matters Now The workplace is evolving and businesses that fail to engage younger generations risk being left behind. With the oldest Gen Z workers now 28, they are no longer just the employees of the future – they are your workforce of today. And, with Gen Alpha Read more
In a world where young people are constantly connected (with 99% of 16- to 25-year-olds using social media daily) the internet should be a space for opportunity, learning, and community. Yet, online risks, from privacy concerns to digital exclusion, continue to grow. With Safer Internet Day this month, we must Read more
9 young people were recruited from Youth Clubs and Youth Groups across the borough of Wandsworth. They became our Young Ambassadors. Their role: To plan, run and evaluate Wandsworth’s first ever Summer wide activity programme called-Summer Pick ‘n’ Mix. The NUMBERS: Young Ambassadors Project in Numbers 6 Youth Clubs Read more
Youth-Led Research Young Researchers are young people, aged 14 – 18, trained in professional, accredited research and analytical techniques. Their role is to investigate community problems and co-produce solutions with experts… they then sit back and watch the magic happen! BACKGROUND In 2012, Dorset County Council commissioned a group Read more
Dorset’s Youth Proof Charter 16 children in care and children’s services professionals came together in August 2018 to make this Youth Proof Charter. This charter is for all professionals that work with children and young people. The aim is to help professionals communicate with children and young people in Read more
Youth-Led Inspections 8 young people, aged 14 – 19, inspected supported housing provision for children in care across Dorset, October -December 2017. The recommendations continue to be followed up on and utilised well into 2018… BACKGROUND Ensuring young people have the right accommodation at the right time with the Read more