While many organisations across the UK are delaying growth plans in light of the COVID-19 outbreak, one registered charity is instead expanding its service provision to reach out and support more vulnerable people during this challenging time. Young person’s charity Transitions UK has announced the upcoming launch of a new project that aims to provide […]
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Call to combat students’ Coronavirus mental health issues
Coronavirus has had a huge impact on the mental wellbeing of students, with nearly two thirds reporting low self-esteem, a new survey from the National Union of Students (NUS) has found. Students are also more likely to have experienced feelings of isolation during this period with nearly three-quarters having less contact with their course mates. […]
Read MoreHelp for visually impaired exam students
A leading charity has launched a raft of support to help students with visual impairments cope with their exam results this summer.
Read MoreRewards for young people who served community
The Young Leaders Fund has been launched by Joyclen Brodie-Mends, Manager of Concorde Youth Club in Hackney, to provide resources to young people who helped their local community through the worst of the COVID19 pandemic. Throughout lock down young people from the Kingsmeade Estate, Hackney collaborated with food collective Made Up Kitchen to provide 1000 […]
Read MoreEntrepreneur announces event to empower young black men
Check out this positive news story from the Rooftop: A free online event aimed at empowering black boys and young black men has been announced. The event will feature talks and workshops from inspirational speakers, coaches and mentors.
Read MoreCampaign supports London youth in lockdown
A new artwork has been helping to raise awareness of a new campaign that supports young people during the coronavirus.
Read MoreCharity inspires next generation of conservationists
The charity Born Free has launched a new initiative called ‘Hear the Roar’ which it hopes will inspire young people to protect wildlife around the world.
Read MoreYoung people and investment ends Social Enterprise World Forum
Young people’s experiences of social enterprises were celebrated at the closing ceremony of the Social Enterprise World Forum.
Read MoreFrank Bruno backs “life changing” Street Elite programme
Boxing legend and mental health campaigner Frank Bruno MBE visited Bartlett Park, Poplar to endorse a sports mentoring programme which is helping unemployed young people from tough London housing estates get their lives back on track.
Read MoreYouth sexual health charity receives £200,000 investment
Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) has invested £200,000 of working capital in Brook to support its education and wellbeing programmes for young people
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