The Network of Regional Youth Work Units expresses gratitude to contributors of the National Youth Strategy released by Department for Culture, Media & Sport. They support the proposed changes & look forward to continued collaboration in the South East Region & national partners.
Grief changes us in many ways. And it doesn’t just come from dealing with the loss of a loved one. We can grieve a relationship ending, job loss, or even unfulfilled dreams. 💜
Read our blog about how to manage your mental health while grieving: shorturl.at/wVDyn
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📢 Reminder: The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for @Ofcom for children aged 13 to 18 with an interest in improving online safety and making the children's code as robust as possible.
More details 👇
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
As Children's Commissioner, I want to hear from children directly about issues they care about.
To mark October's Period Poverty Action Day my Youth Ambassador, Ariana, shared her thoughts on the global impact of period poverty.
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📢 Reminder: The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for @Ofcom for children aged 13 to 18 with an interest in improving online safety and making the children's code as robust as possible.
More details 👇
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
Final few days to apply for the Amplify Voice Lead Youth Worker for the South West!
Deadline: Thursday 16th October, 5pm
Email: Hannah@youthfocussouthwest.org for a recruitment pack.
📢 Reminder: The Children’s Commissioner is recruiting a new youth advisory board for @uksciencechief for children aged 14 to 18 to share their views on how childhood is changing and ideas on how to make children’s lives better.
More details here 👇
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk…
It’s almost here! 💜
World Mental Health Day is a day to talk about mental health and to show everyone that mental health matters.
Here's four ways to get involved!
For more on #WMHD25 check out our website: bit.ly/46YKtIh
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Introducing the Vision for the Future gallery!
Youth Work Week 2025 is just a month away, and this year we’re inviting you to share your Vision for the Future in an online gallery.
If you’re a youth worker or young person accessing youth work, or otherwise passionate about the future of youth work, please get involved by:
- Submitting creative content like photos, poems, artwork, and reflections
- Share what a brighter future or safe, inclusive space means to you
- Show how youth support helps young people thrive
Your voice matters. Your vision inspires. Let’s celebrate the transformative power of youth work together.
Contribute to the gallery visit: wkf.ms/40COf7E
📢 Use #YouthWorkWeek and #YWW25 to join the conversation and amplify your celebrations this November
Standing Together in
We’ll bring together youth organisations, youth workers, volunteers, and anyone else from the sector who want to stand against racism, Islamophobia, and all.
Date: Friday 3rd October 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Register here: lnkd.in/ecGH7TxS
📰 National Youth Sector Census Snapshot 2025 published 📰
Youth work is delivering huge impact but is under growing pressure.
The 2025 Snapshot reveals:
- 47% of organisations are based in areas of high deprivation. These areas face the greatest demand and the smallest reserves
- The Census Snapshot report shows that there are 28,000 locations where youth work is taking place supporting 224,000 young people across the country
- Targeted support for violence, exploitation and employment is rising, but financial resilience is fragile
Let’s build a youth sector that meets demand where it’s greatest.
Read more and download the full report: nya.org.uk/at-risk-children-…
Youth Focus South West is hiring!!
Amplify Voice Lead Youth Worker
For more details email Hannah@youthfoucssouthwest.org
For a recruitment pack email jan@youthfocussouthwest.org
Deadline for applications 16th Oct 5pm
#youthwork#youthvoice#southwest#regional
Uplift money has enabled us to offer this opportunity to a freelance consultant to complete a mapping task for the South West region. This mapping opportunity will help us understand current landscape, partnerships, sharing practice and opportunities.
Youth workers and youth clubs provide safe, inclusive spaces for young people to develop, grow and learn from one another.
We know from extensive research that young people attending youth services feel valued and included and that it has greatly supported their mental and physical wellbeing: nya.org.uk/youth-survey-2024…
Hear more about the vast benefits of youth work here: youtu.be/V-KxB1gmPZw?si=oIDa…
Britain’s future is being built right now — in classrooms, youth clubs and communities across the country.
Through our Plan for Change, we’re giving our young people the opportunities they deserve so they can thrive.
📢 New vacancy alert! 📢
The NYA is looking for two new team members, If you're experienced in Youth Voice or in Policy and Public Affairs, don't miss these opportunities to join us in our mission to enable great youth work!
Find out more and apply here: nya.org.uk/vacancies/#CharityJobs