Get inspired by the founding signatories
Now, more than ever, we must empower young people to be changemakers. Young people are not simply the leaders of tomorrow. They have the energy, talent and ideas to make a positive difference today.
To celebrate #iwillWeek 2020 (16-20th November), we are announcing founding signatories to the Power Of Youth Charter. They represent leaders from across different sectors and from all over the UK, whose collective commitments to young people have the potential to make a wide-reaching impact as we take on the societal and environmental challenges of our time.
Each organisation is on a journey with their Power of Youth Charter commitments, and they are intended to develop over time. We hope you find inspiration in their words, and we look forward to welcoming your organisation to sign up to the Power of Youth Charter.
Association of Colleges (AoC)
The Association of Colleges (AoC) exists to represent and promote the interests of Colleges and provide members with professional support services. The AoC is an active member of #iwill’s Education Advisory Group.
Our commitments:
David Hughes , Chief Executive, AoC.
“We’re proud at AoC to commit to the Power of the Youth charter, because we believe that students as active and engaged citizens should be given every opportunity to engage in the processes and decisions that affect their lives.
Ultimately education should be about aiming to inspire and empower students to want to build a better future and the charter commitments are a great springboard for us and colleges to support young people to achieve this. We’ve already started, by creating a Student Governors Network, being key supporters of Votes at 16 and running our first ever event solely for college students. Today’s commitment and the inspirational stories shared during the Power of Youth festival are a reminder that we can always go further.
I’ve always believed that students learn as much outside the classroom as they do inside it. As we navigate our way through the current uncertain and strange times we need to be providing the networks, tools and platforms to all young people who a deserve to have their voices heard.”
More from AoC championing the #PowerOfYouth:
'Young people aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. They're making a positive impact on society and the environment today'. WE AGREE! College students across the country are making a huge difference in their communities and showing the #powerofyouth action. #LoveOurColleges https://t.co/cUkgaT03Ml
— Association of Colleges (AoC) (@AoC_info) June 5, 2019
The @PearsFoundation #iwill Award for Social Action and Student Engagement celebrates college social action and engagement in communities, providing transformational education opportunities. ☀️
— Association of Colleges (AoC) (@AoC_info) June 4, 2020
Good luck to @EKC__Group and @swccollege. #AoCBeaconshttps://t.co/iycw1Zvtuq pic.twitter.com/4ue59DNrye
British Red Cross
The British Red Cross helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We are part of a global network of volunteers.
Our commitments:
Mike Adamson, Chief Executive Officer, British Red Cross
“British Red Cross is proud to be a founding signatory of the Power of Youth charter. We believe that all children and young people should be empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities and broader society.
Everyday we see young people giving their time and talents to help others making a positive difference to communities across the UK. We believe in the power of their kindness to make a significant difference to people in need and are proud of the steps we have made to ensure young people voices are heard.”
More from British Red Cross championing the #PowerOfYouth:
What an exciting trip! This #EmpowerHER group of young women and girls head to Geneva with @britishredcross for the anniversary of women getting the right to vote in Switzerland 🗳️ @iwill_campaign @UKYouth #PowerOfYouth #iWill #FundedBySpirit #SocialAction https://t.co/JRXxRAzeSc
— Spirit of 2012 (@Spiritof2012) February 24, 2020
#HelloMyNameIs Connor 🙋🏻♂️ from Surrey. I represent the South of England on the forum & joined through my work with @UKYP. I volunteer with @BritishRedCross & I’m also an #iwill ambassador. I’m passionate about empowering young people as decision-makers in their healthcare! pic.twitter.com/2GidIcon2X
— @NHS (@NHS) April 13, 2018
Brook Young People
Brook is the UK’s leading sexual health and wellbeing charity for young people.
Our commitments:
Helen Marshall, Chief Executive, Brook Young People.
“I am delighted that we have signed up to the Power of Youth Charter to showcase Brook’s dedication and commitment to involving young people throughout all aspects of our work.
Young people are the leaders of today and they tell us they want a society that recognises their right to healthy relationships and open conversations about sex and sexuality. It is vital that we listen to their voices, champion their campaign and work together to challenge stigma, shift attitudes and effect meaningful change. Brook will continue to invest in the development of young people’s skills and knowledge, enabling them to inform our practice with their experience and co-produce services and products.”
More from Brook championing the #PowerOfYouth:
While we must continue to adapt at this time, we will not stop looking forward. Developed in consultation with over 200 young people, our new 3 year strategy focuses on championing equality, innovation, digital transformation and accessibility. ➡️ https://t.co/0e603wX99s pic.twitter.com/ZfFDt9A0da
— Brook🏳️🌈 (@BrookCharity) April 8, 2020
Too often, young people don’t get a say in decisions that impact them. In this crisis & for the future we can’t afford to ignore young people's voices. We know that #YoungPeopleMatter, and we're proud to support this open letter from Youth Expert Advisers https://t.co/nlXYILIiuJ pic.twitter.com/ic517V6sjM
— Brook🏳️🌈 (@BrookCharity) April 29, 2020
The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)
The Careers & Enterprise Company is the national network set up to inspire and prepare young people for the fast-changing world of work.
Our commitments:
John Yarham, Interim CEO, The Careers and Enterprise Company.
“Since making our original pledge to the #iwill campaign, The Careers and Enterprise Company have focussed hard on supporting young people to be empowered to be changemakers through the development and sharing of our Youth Social Action Toolkit for schools and colleges. We are really excited to cement our commitment at the next level by signing the Power of Youth Charter during the Power of Youth Festival.”
More from CEC championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Launching during #iwillWeek & with support from our Board Member @Julia_Cleverdon, we hope our Youth Social Action Toolkit makes it easier for Careers Leaders to link youth social action with the careers education already happening in schools & colleges https://t.co/sDq4tvjrLa pic.twitter.com/udM7P7LYjQ
— The Careers & Enterprise Company (@CareerEnt) November 20, 2019
How can social action be a part of college life?
— #iwill campaign (@iwill_campaign) July 14, 2020
Check out this great Case Study from @CareerEnt & @EastKentCollege, where young people were able to support local charities through the construction course 🧑🔧🤝https://t.co/Xm3FK8eLSS#PowerOfYouth - Education Week pic.twitter.com/5ltYWJnEFM
BBC Children In Need
BBC Children in Need is the BBC’s corporate charity, existing to change the lives of children and young people across the UK. Children In Need is also a match funding partner for the #iwill Fund.
Our commitments:
Simon Antrobus, Chief Executive, BBC Children in Need.
“BBC Children In Need are proud to be a founding signatory for the Power Of Youth Charter. We know that when young people are given the platform and support to be leaders in their communities, this has a hugely positive impact on the young person, but also for us all. We are committed to doing more as a funder and as a communicator to share power with children and young people and we encourage other organisations to consider signing up to the Power Of Youth Charter and backing young people. This is more important now than ever before.” Read the full blog post here.
More from Children In Need championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Today, we’re saying thank you to all the young people playing their part. Together, we're celebrating the #PowerOfYouth pic.twitter.com/Yu2uqtRVfO
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) June 3, 2020
This is Kenny, a Trustee at #ChildrenInNeed.
— BBC Children in Need (@BBCCiN) November 5, 2020
As part of our Come as Yourself secondary school's campaign, Kenny shares his story and his thoughts on the challenges young people are facing.
Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/lt8F5YQT2M pic.twitter.com/Y5VnPNDbST
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation
Esmée Fairbairn Foundation aims to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK.
Our commitments:
Caroline Mason, CEO, Esmée Fairbairn.
“We have always believed that young people should be at the heart of decisions that impact on their lives and recognise the invaluable insight, energy and fresh perspectives they bring to the social and environmental challenges we face today. We have long supported amazing organisations that champion and support young people to challenge injustice and to lead the change – including through the Act for Change Fund, our partnership with Paul Hamlyn Foundation, the National Lottery Community Fund and #iwill.
We also want young people’s insights to enrich and inform our decision-making – in terms of both what and how we fund. So, we’re delighted to be working with the incredible young consultants who form Esmée’s Involving Young People Collective to develop and test ideas to achieve this. There is much we can learn from young people. And we’re excited to share our journey with the Collective over the coming year.”
More from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation championing the #PowerOfYouth:
To celebrate the #PowerofYouth & #IWillWeek we're excited to share reflections from our Involving Young People Collective and our work with @TeamHudl.
— Esmée Fairbairn (@EsmeeFairbairn) November 16, 2020
Catherine, our Children & Young People lead, and Thalia from the Collective share more 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ssm1ZpYIqR
We want young people's insights to enrich & inform our decision-making. Our Involving Young People Collective is helping us do that.@Serena93055015 shares reflections from joining the Collective 👇 https://t.co/Pnqbznk2lX#PowerOfYouth #IWillWeek @TeamHudl
— Esmée Fairbairn (@EsmeeFairbairn) November 17, 2020
Fair Education Alliance (FEA)
The Fair Education Alliance is a coalition of 189 organisations which aims to tackle inequality in the education system. The FEA have taken a leading role in #iwill as a key member of our Education Advisory Council.
Our commitments:
Sam Butters and Gina Cicerone, Co-CEOs of the Fair Education Alliance:
The Fair Education Alliance exists to bring diverse individuals and organisations together to shape and then drive collective social action which will make education fairer for all young people. We are firmly committed to young people being part of that social action alongside adults from business, the third sector and education – our mission is not just for them, it needs to be with them too. This is their education system and young people not only have a right to be part of the movement to shape it, but also have critical insights, experience and ideas that we need to help us in the mission.
Moreover we believe that young people from all backgrounds taking part in youth social action across society will itself help to make education outcomes fairer. Youth social action helps young people develop the skills and social and emotional competencies to help them thrive in life and a fairer education system is one where all young people have the opportunity to be leaders in their communities and society. We are committed to supporting more youth social action across society as one of our collective action priorities.
More from the FEA championing the #PowerOfYouth:
This #iwillweek, we're excited to share the youth response to our 2018 Report Card, which presents feedback and recommendations from out Fair Education Youth Summit led by #iwill ambassador @RamgoolieAdam from Get2Learn. Read the response here: https://t.co/KtpKi0WtvM pic.twitter.com/KxLs9C4KQ8
— Fair Education Alliance (@_TheFEA) November 16, 2018
A crisis is not the time to leave young people out. To build a better future for everyone, we must work with young people now. That’s why we’re championing the #PowerOfYouth ⚡️ . #YouthVoice pic.twitter.com/OEV3MwxIBY
— Fair Education Alliance (@_TheFEA) June 3, 2020
Girlguiding
Girlguiding is the UK’s leading charity for girls and young women.
Our commitments:
Angela Salt OBE, Chief Executive, Girlguiding.
Girlguiding believes that all children and young people should be empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that they care about and that affect their lives, in their communities and broader across society. We know that young people have the power to create change and strengthen communities.
In Girlguiding, youth social action is happening all the time, whether it’s through our volunteering opportunities, units coming together to fundraise or girls making active change in their communities. We want to continue to celebrate the achievements of our Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, and empower them to be active citizens. We are proud to adopt this Charter, committing to growing the power of youth within our organisation.
More from Girlguiding championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Society too often fails to listen to young people’s views and recognise their ability to make a positive difference. Let’s celebrate and champion the #PowerOfYouth this #YouthSocialActionDay. See how girls in guiding are making a difference... https://t.co/pOMjXmQkaM pic.twitter.com/siVFdNzxG4
— Girlguiding (@Girlguiding) June 5, 2019
Jack Petchey Foundation
The Jack Petchey Foundation is an active supporter of the #iwill campaign. We exist to inspire young people, encourage them to engage in society and celebrate their achievements.
Our commitments:
Trudy Kilcullen, Chief Executive Officer, Jack Petchey Foundation.
“The Jack Petchey Foundation is proud to commit to the Power of Youth Charter because we believe young people have the power to shape the future now.
We are committed to ensuring young people and their voices are embedded throughout all aspects of our work. Our Youth Consultancy Panel influences all aspects of our work and recently supported a survey of over 6000 young people leading to a report – Shaping Our Future: The Jack Petchey COVID-19 Youth Survey. This presents young people’s thoughts on the lockdown, education, employment, youth clubs and more. They shared with us their concerns for the future, particularly around employment opportunities, which has led to the expansion of the Jack Petchey Internship scheme to be doubled into a £1m programme supporting the development of future leaders of the third sector through year-long placements at youth charities.
Every day we see the inspiring things young people do in their community, including during the pandemic, where our survey found that over half of young people have taken positive action to help others. We believe the way young people contribute to society should be encouraged, championed and celebrated, and that they should be given more opportunities to lead.”
More from Jack Petchey Foundation championing the #PowerOfYouth:
🎉 We're proud to support @iwill_campaign #iwillWeek.
— Jack Petchey Fdn (@JPFoundation) November 20, 2020
🙌 Our Youth Consultancy Panel helps shapes our grant programmes, competitions, opportunities and comms. They are an incredible group of young leaders who you can read about on our website below.https://t.co/KZAwkNN6fZ pic.twitter.com/ePbZFohwC4
📣 Let's continue celebrating #PowerofYouth by raising young people's voices and opinions as part of the challenge set by @iwill_campaign.
— Jack Petchey Fdn (@JPFoundation) June 3, 2020
Our blogs page is full of articles written by young people we work with on what they want to discuss. https://t.co/Cl5DwD68Xl pic.twitter.com/vWu7RlE7wY
NCS Trust
NCS (National Citizen Service) is a youth programme that runs across England and Northern Ireland, focusing on social cohesion, social engagement and social mobility. Since 2009, hundreds of thousands of young people have taken part in NCS programmes.
Our commitments:
Mark Gifford, CEO of the NCS (National Citizen Service)
NCS is proud to sign up to the Power of Youth Charter. Empowering young people is central to the work we do. Over the past months, we’ve seen how young people have stepped up and said ‘No We Can’ to support their local communities. More than 600,000 NCS national citizens have contributed over 14.5 million hours of social action on NCS programmes, with over 200,000 hours to help during the pandemic alone.
As the flagship youth action programme for 15-17 year olds in England, NCS offers young people the chance to become active citizens in their community. NCS is dedicated to providing a platform to make sure young people – no matter what their background – have a voice on the issues that matter most to them.
Now more than ever, Generation Z want to have a say on the decisions that will shape their future. We look forward to working collaboratively with the wider youth sector on the commitments set out in the Charter.
More from NCS championing the #PowerOfYouth:
NHS England and NHS Improvement
NHS England provides health and high quality care for all, now and for future generations.
Our commitments:
Lord David Prior, Chair, NHS England .
In the NHS young volunteers have made a significant contribution to the delivery of health and care services around the country. We recognise and celebrate the impact of the NHS Youth Forum, which has provided an opportunity for young people, particularly from low-income, diverse and ethnic minority backgrounds, to participate in and shape our governance and policymaking.
By signing the Power of Youth Charter we are re-affirming the commitment of NHS England to listen, engage and empower children and young people. They are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re leading now.
Ruth May, Chief Nursing Officer, NHS England and NHS Improvement.
On behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement, I am delighted to be signing the #iwill Power of Youth Charter along with Lord David Prior, Chair of the NHS England Board. The principles that underpin the Charter, are values that we share. We are making public our commitment to children’s rights, leadership and empowerment.
We are already making progress. The NHS Youth Forum members completed excellent work on expressing the view of young people to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), working in partnership with the National Network of Designated Healthcare Professionals. And as one of the biggest employers in the world, we have created opportunities for people to take their first steps towards employment in the NHS, through youth social action activity; for example volunteering at health and care settings including during the pandemic or becoming an NHS Cadet in partnership with St John Ambulance.
I am really are proud of being part of young people’s voice and volunteering leadership journey. #PowerofYouth
More from NHS championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Throughout lockdown, members of the @NHSYouthForum have been collaborating with @PHE_uk and @iwill_campaign to create youth friendly guidance. Since then, they have worked with @Beciward to turn the government guidance into illustrations. pic.twitter.com/EjB8L1lBfW
— NHS England Youth Forum (@NHSYouthForum) July 6, 2020
Find out how we’re working with @stjohnambulance to provide 10,000 young people with volunteering opportunities in the NHS by 2023 — including vital hands-on work experience, and training in first aid and leadership skills. https://t.co/1ZshZDE9v2 pic.twitter.com/J6kSctqU1L
— NHS England and NHS Improvement (@NHSEngland) July 4, 2020
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation aims to champion people’s voice and agency as part of our commitment to social justice. We want people to have greater control over the decisions that shape their lives, particularly young people. People and groups, especially those facing the greatest challenges, must be at the heart of efforts to design, influence and lead change.
Our Act for Change Fund supports young people to lead social change. A joint initiative with Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and in partnership with the National Lottery Community Fund, the Fund provides resources for young people to challenge social injustice, find ways of overcoming inequality and give voice to issues they are experiencing. We also support young people to be positive changemakers and to take social action through our Youth Fund, Ideas and Pioneers Fund and our Shared Ground Fund. Through our communications, we aim to amplify the work of those we support and to give them a platform to influence and affect change.
Our work championing young people’s voice and agency will be an integral part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.
Our commitments:
Ruth Pryce, Head of Programme – Young People, Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
We want to empower young people to shape their lives and lead change. As a grant-maker, we support work that is led by young people – where power is shared and youth voice and experience influences decision-making. We will work towards the goals set out in the Power of Youth Charter. Inspired by these pledges, we also commit to:
1. Putting young people at the heart of building back better. This means supporting the next generation of young leaders and acknowledging the challenging context of young people’s identity and lived experience
2. Hosting a variety of opportunities to engage young people in how we work and we fund. This means being accountable – listening to and taking action based on young people’s insight.
3. Further amplifying the power of youth. We will identify and create opportunities for young people to be heard.
More from PHF championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Big news! We have made £2.1 million in grants to 24 organisations working with young people who are challenging social injustice through our #ActforChange Fund, together with @EsmeeFairbairn. Find out more: https://t.co/HkzD2h4PrP #iwill #YouthSocialAction #PowerOfYouth pic.twitter.com/KTCaVAtwVd
— PaulHamlynFoundation (@phf_uk) January 16, 2020
How and why do young people engage in social action?
— PaulHamlynFoundation (@phf_uk) March 2, 2020
How can funders and youth organisations support youth-led #socialchange?@Renaisi’s new report, which informed our #ActforChange Fund with @EsmeeFairbairn, offers insight: https://t.co/Yb0JVqR7Cz #iwill #PowerofYouth pic.twitter.com/VjklFRwPHz
Pears Foundation
Pears Foundation aims to benefit society by promoting understanding of key issues through research and educational programmes; driving engagement in social progress across the UK, particularly in young people and supporting organisations focused on wellbeing for everyone.
Our commitments:
Sir Trevor Pears CMG, Executive Chair, Pears Foundation
“In November 2013, Pears Foundation joined the #iWill Campaign with a pledge to invest an additional £500,000 to give more young people the opportunity to access high quality programmes. Seven years on, we’re proud to have invested over £15 million in youth social action, supporting our Partners to sustain the incredible work they do, as well as encouraging new developments and innovations.
But none of this stops here. So as a founding funder of the #iWill Campaign, we are delighted to be a founding signatory of the Power of Youth Charter, and look forward to working alongside our fellow signatories and Partners to continue the great work of the campaign.”
More from Pears Foundation championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Coming next week: our free special issue of Impact being sent to all schools!
— Chartered College of Teaching (@CharteredColl) November 14, 2020
"Youth social action & character education" arriving 18th November, supported by @PearsFoundation @iwill_campaign @TNLComFund @DCMS.
Get ready by browsing our past issues: https://t.co/tnoQSCCuCi pic.twitter.com/HRrmgzDGpc
We’re distributing £2 million to support small youth organisations! 🥳Available to those who have lost funding, face the threat of closure, or have reduced services supporting young people.
— UK Youth (@UKYouth) November 11, 2020
Find out how to apply here 👉 https://t.co/D7oE5l0HmT #StandWithYouth #CommunitiesCan pic.twitter.com/ryDmr3nnw5
Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF)
The Premier League Charitable Fund creates and supports activities that inspire young people to achieve their potential and positively impact their communities.
Our commitments:
Ruth Shaw, General Manager, PLCF.
The Premier League Charitable Fund are signing the Power Of Youth Charter and committing to helping young people bring positive change about issues that matter the most to them. We, and the 90+ Club Community Organisations that we fund, have been on an exciting journey of discovery around social action.
We’ve seen what is possible when young people take action on the issues they care about. Football has a unique reach and appeal, and young people across the country are using the sport they love and their power and passion in positive and exciting ways. Through our programmes we will provide more opportunities for young people to take action and demonstrate their potential and ability to bring about change in their communities.
More from PLCF championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Young people are at the heart of everything we do, taking positive action to develop stronger, safer and more inclusive communities
— Premier League Communities (@PLCommunities) November 20, 2020
Working with our clubs we are committed to embedding social action and growing the #PowerOfYouth across the country#iwill | @iwill_campaign pic.twitter.com/zgd24U0FBu
#PLPrimaryStars is passionate about developing young people as leaders & the #PowerOfYouth 💪
— Premier League Communities (@PLCommunities) November 22, 2019
Watch Shannon's story ➡️ https://t.co/Gu4CnAQO0T #iwillWeek @WBAFoundation pic.twitter.com/Cu5IOcrXE8
Premier League
Using the appeal of the Premier League and professional football clubs, we aim to inspire children and young people to realise their potential.
Our commitments:
The Scouts
The Scouts prepares young people with skills for life, supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme. The Scouts has worked closely with #iwill as a member of the Youth United Foundation, and more recently as a member of the Back Youth Alliance.
Our commitments:
More from the Scouts championing the #PowerOfYouth:
191,568 hours in 12 months! 🌟
— Jack Abrey (@jabrey97) October 1, 2020
That’s how many hours of social action, @UKScouting young people have undertaken collectively over the past year.
From combatting loneliness in care homes, to promoting better wellbeing for all; Scouts (as always!) are a beacon of hope. pic.twitter.com/mSnY9QaSIR
Will you become one of our Wellbeing Champions? By working together, we can help #TearDownTheTaboo around mental health. Find out more and join us: https://t.co/57L0nIunN4 pic.twitter.com/2q52TjZeNX
— The Scouts (@UKScouting) September 22, 2020
Spirit of 2012
We are the London 2012 legacy funder. We build sustainable social legacies from the inspiration of events, investing to improve how people feel about themselves, other people and their communities.
Our commitments:
Ruth Hollis, Chief Executive, Spirit of 2012.
We are committed to continuing to work in partnership to promote and support youth voice and the right for all young people to have agency over their future. As we come out of COVID and young people risk being left behind, this is needed now more than ever.
More from Spirit of 2012 championing the #PowerOfYouth:
To round up #VolunteersWeek2020, read our latest blog from Spirit YAP member Sophie about the importance of volunteering & #Intergenerational work.
— Spirit of 2012 (@Spiritof2012) June 5, 2020
Read all about Sophie's experience volunteering with @Dance_to_Health here 👇https://t.co/10U2hamhFd#PowerOfYouth #Voluteering pic.twitter.com/5dIIV0iGlO
Last week our Youth Advisory Panel member Festus took over our Twitter feed as part of #VolunteersWeek, demonstrating the #PowerofYouth. Here he tells us more about his work for Spirit and why #volunteering – and #InvestingInHappiness – means so much https://t.co/naxWh3KWam pic.twitter.com/fuOP4teosh
— Spirit of 2012 (@Spiritof2012) June 11, 2019
UK Youth
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. As an organisation, we make certain that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led and informed by high-quality evidence.
Our commitments:
More from UK Youth championing the #PowerOfYouth:
"Young people are the leaders of tomorrow." 82% of our EmpowHER girls in Cohort 2, enjoyed social action, whilst 70% said it benefitted them. So we say, why wait until tomorrow? Take part in the #PowerOfYouth challenge to champion young people as leaders of change today! pic.twitter.com/dDc31kT0q1
— UK Youth (@UKYouth) June 4, 2020
Today we're celebrating #YouthSocialActionDay and the @UnitingComOrg #EmpowHER Little Harwood group who cooked & distributed 40 iftar packs for Ramadan this week! #powerofyouth #SocialAction #VolunteersWeek@iwill_campaign @Spiritof2012 @BritishRedCross @YWTrust pic.twitter.com/2NhdGaM554
— UK Youth (@UKYouth) June 5, 2019
Virgin Money Foundation
The Virgin Money Foundation is an #iwill Fund match funder, providing £1.7 million of match funding for youth social action projects across the North East through its #iwill Take Action Fund. Find out more about the #iwill Fund here.
Our commitments:
Nancy Doyle, Executive Director, Virgin Money Foundation
We are proud to be a founding signatory for the Power Of Youth Charter. We are convinced that when young people are given the platform and support to be leaders of positive social change, communities are strengthened and new solutions found. We have seen first-hand the benefit of having young people involved in our grant making and board discussions.
As a Foundation we are committed to supporting young people as changemakers of the present and the future and we encourage other organisations to consider signing up to the Power Of Youth Charter.
More from Virgin Money Foundation championing the #PowerOfYouth:
Volunteer Now
Volunteer Now is the lead organisation for promoting and supporting volunteering across Northern Ireland, and lead the #iwill campaign in Northern Ireland.
Our commitments:
More from Volunteer Now championing the #PowerOfYouth:
It's #YouthSocialActionDay! So many young people in Northern Ireland involved in volunteering and social action. Great to see many of them recognised through #MillenniumVolunteerProgramme too 👏🥳 #VolunteersWeek #PowerOfYouth 📢 @IAmAntBennett pic.twitter.com/iAp7vZB5ij
— Volunteer Now (@VolunteerNow1) June 5, 2019
Denise Hayward CEO Volunteer Now thanks young volunteers throughout the country for all that they do #PowerOfYouth #VolunteersWeek pic.twitter.com/hgl0FeBuCa
— Volunteer Now (@VolunteerNow1) June 3, 2020
Young Manchester
Young Manchester is a charity that strives to improve opportunities for all children and young people across Manchester.
Our commitments:
Justin Watson, Director, Young Manchester.
“Young Manchester is delighted to be a founding signatory of the Power of Youth Charter, which underlines our continued commitment to working with young people to shape decisions, take social action and make a positive difference in their communities.
We recognise the value of social action, which is why we aim to embed it in youth and play work across Manchester to allow all children and young people to have access to high quality social action opportunities. We’re proud to work alongside so many dedicated colleagues and partners across Manchester who are committed to supporting young people to make decisions about their city and their futures.”
More from Young Manchester championing the #PowerOfYouth:
I am just delighted to welcome @Roukagia, @LawesDan & @VegahB97 to the @Young_MCR board - fantastic appointments & a huge step forward in our commitment to young people in our city.
— Justin Watson (@JustinWatsonian) November 19, 2020
The future is looking very exciting, can't wait to get started.#PowerofYouth #iwillweek pic.twitter.com/MkQBIVhcpI
We recognise the value of social action which is why we aim to embed it in youth and play work across Manchester to allow all children and young people to have access to high quality social action opportunities #PowerofYouth #iwillWeek @iwill_campaign pic.twitter.com/bpfWmM7s7T
— Young Manchester (@Young_MCR) November 16, 2020
YouthLink Scotland
YouthLink Scotland champions the value of the youth work sector in Scotland, challenging government at national and local levels to invest in development. YouthLink also leads #IWill Scotland, and has launched a Scotland-specific version of the #PowerOfYouth Charter, which you can find out more about and sign up to here.
Our commitments:
Tim Frew, CEO YouthLink Scotland & Co-Chair Scottish #IWill Advisory Group.
Young people have an expectation and a right to express their voice, shape the future and make a difference through social action and volunteering. We stand alongside all young people to ensure that the PowerOfYouth Charter supports young people to lead meaningful change in their communities and in wider society.
We are proud to be a founding signatory of the Power of Youth Charter and pledge to continue to advocate for young people’s rights.
More from YouthLink Scotland championing the #PowerOfYouth through #IWill Scotland
#ICYMI
— #IWill Scotland (@IWillScotland) November 10, 2020
Did you read this inspirational blog that @NHSLVolunteers young volunteers wrote for us? 📖👉 https://t.co/MKvZS2pVJM
Remember to sign up to their #IWillWeek, #PowerOfYouth session on the 18th Nov to find out more! 🎟️👇 https://t.co/eBKfUVhqgV
Youth United Foundation
Youth United is a network of the nation’s leading Uniformed Youth organisations.
Our commitments:
Wendy Human, Director of Projects, Youth United Foundation.
Youth United Foundation are proud to sign up to the Power of Youth Charter. We know that by working together across uniformed youth organisations we can support many young people to take social action. We have already begun to review our youth panel structure to ensure more young people are involved in decision making. We will continue to actively seek partnerships which will benefit, support and empower young people across our network.
More from Youth United championing the #PowerOfYouth:
The £5m awarded to #iwill partner @YouthareUnited will build participation in uniformed youth groups for young people in disadvantaged areas & increase accessibility. All young people deserve access to the meaningful social action these groups provide. https://t.co/bA2OiNGBju pic.twitter.com/5LuwPq0qdf
— #iwill campaign (@iwill_campaign) January 8, 2019
We pledged to create 40,000 places for young people to join a uniformed youth group by 2022. By 2016, we created 42,000 places! We continue to work to provide even more places for all young people, from all walks of life to take part in uniformed youth activity. #iwillpledge pic.twitter.com/Z8LieqSbZ9
— Youth United Foundation (@YouthareUnited) June 5, 2018