UK Youth
@ukyouth.bsky.social
National youth charity supporting youth work and young people ⚡️
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🚨 Youth services have been cut by over £1 billion since 2010.
New figures from YMCA reveal that local authority spending on youth services in England has dropped by 73% since 2010-11—a real-term cut of £1.2 billion. In Wales, funding has fallen by 27% (£16.6m). 🧵👇
New figures from YMCA reveal that local authority spending on youth services in England has dropped by 73% since 2010-11—a real-term cut of £1.2 billion. In Wales, funding has fallen by 27% (£16.6m). 🧵👇
Two years. 19 questions. ~5,000 responses. 💬
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
Just One Question Turns 2 – A celebration of curiosity - UK Youth
This November marks two years since the relaunch of Just One Question (JOQ), UK Youth’s monthly snapshot survey that amplifies the voices of youth workers across the UK. It has asked youth workers acr...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Two years. 19 questions. ~5,000 responses. 💬
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
🎨 Final chance to bid — closes Sunday 8pm!
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎨 Final chance to bid — closes Sunday 8pm!
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
🧠 Young people’s mental health is in crisis — and youth workers are stepping up.
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🧠 Young people’s mental health is in crisis — and youth workers are stepping up.
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re celebrating the people and spaces that make youth work so powerful. 💙
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
Celebrating Youth Work: The People and Places Shaping Brighter Futures - UK Youth
Each November, Youth Work Week shines a light on the people, spaces, and partnerships that make youth work such a vital part of our communities. This year’s theme — “Building Brighter Futures” — celeb...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re celebrating the people and spaces that make youth work so powerful. 💙
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
Adventures Away from Home is underway! 🌿
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Adventures Away from Home is underway! 🌿
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the power of youth work in building brighter futures.
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the power of youth work in building brighter futures.
🌟 It’s #YouthWorkWeek 2025!
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
November 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🌟 It’s #YouthWorkWeek 2025!
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the strength, creativity & leadership of Black communities — past, present & future.
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the strength, creativity & leadership of Black communities — past, present & future.
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to share how our team at UK Youth has been learning from EDP Training on anti-racism and inclusion.
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
Learning to Lead Differently: How Anti-Racism Training is Shaping Brighter Futures at UK Youth - UK Youth
Standing Firm in Power and Pride At UK Youth, we believe that building brighter futures starts from within. As we mark Black History Month 2025 and reflect on this year’s theme: “Standing Firm in Pow...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to share how our team at UK Youth has been learning from EDP Training on anti-racism and inclusion.
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
Writing or updating your will doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, to make it simple – and free.
October 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Writing or updating your will doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, to make it simple – and free.
This Black History Month, we're celebrating "Standing Firm in Power and Pride." Our Young Changemakers program, funded by players of People's Postcode Lottery, is empowering young Black women to lead on mental health advocacy and drive change.
👉 Read the blog to find out more - bit.ly/4qIjx8X
👉 Read the blog to find out more - bit.ly/4qIjx8X
Young Changemakers | Getaway Girls | #MyHairStory
YouTube video by UK Youth
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October 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This Black History Month, we're celebrating "Standing Firm in Power and Pride." Our Young Changemakers program, funded by players of People's Postcode Lottery, is empowering young Black women to lead on mental health advocacy and drive change.
👉 Read the blog to find out more - bit.ly/4qIjx8X
👉 Read the blog to find out more - bit.ly/4qIjx8X
Sho, a UK Youth employee in the External Relations team, shares his thoughts on the importance of representation, celebrating Black excellence, and building inclusive spaces at work.
Hear more from Sho and explore resources this Black History Month on our blog.
👉 Read now: bit.ly/43mt2QQ
Hear more from Sho and explore resources this Black History Month on our blog.
👉 Read now: bit.ly/43mt2QQ
October 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Sho, a UK Youth employee in the External Relations team, shares his thoughts on the importance of representation, celebrating Black excellence, and building inclusive spaces at work.
Hear more from Sho and explore resources this Black History Month on our blog.
👉 Read now: bit.ly/43mt2QQ
Hear more from Sho and explore resources this Black History Month on our blog.
👉 Read now: bit.ly/43mt2QQ
💙 Our team, alongside Primark, recently visited Ashdon Jazz Academy — one of the inspiring grantees of the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact.
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
💙 Our team, alongside Primark, recently visited Ashdon Jazz Academy — one of the inspiring grantees of the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact.
Writing a will isn’t for you.
It's for the people you love, to make their lives easier.
It's for the people you love, to make their lives easier.
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Writing a will isn’t for you.
It's for the people you love, to make their lives easier.
It's for the people you love, to make their lives easier.
🌍 World Mental Health Day: celebrating the impact of Youth Work 💚
October 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🌍 World Mental Health Day: celebrating the impact of Youth Work 💚
Join us for a truly special evening at Art for Youth London 2025 ✨
📅 4–7 November, 6pm–9pm at the Mall Galleries 🍷 Enjoy a drink, browse the art, & take part in our ticketed events
Continued 🔽
📅 4–7 November, 6pm–9pm at the Mall Galleries 🍷 Enjoy a drink, browse the art, & take part in our ticketed events
Continued 🔽
October 8, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Join us for a truly special evening at Art for Youth London 2025 ✨
📅 4–7 November, 6pm–9pm at the Mall Galleries 🍷 Enjoy a drink, browse the art, & take part in our ticketed events
Continued 🔽
📅 4–7 November, 6pm–9pm at the Mall Galleries 🍷 Enjoy a drink, browse the art, & take part in our ticketed events
Continued 🔽
🧵1/3 Your free will is waiting for you
Writing or updating your will isn’t just something to cross off your to-do list. It’s a chance to spark a meaningful change for the people you love and causes you care about
Writing or updating your will isn’t just something to cross off your to-do list. It’s a chance to spark a meaningful change for the people you love and causes you care about
September 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🧵1/3 Your free will is waiting for you
Writing or updating your will isn’t just something to cross off your to-do list. It’s a chance to spark a meaningful change for the people you love and causes you care about
Writing or updating your will isn’t just something to cross off your to-do list. It’s a chance to spark a meaningful change for the people you love and causes you care about
🚨 Two brilliant opportunities are closing THIS WEEK! Don’t miss your chance to apply:
- AAfH open to outdoor learning organisations: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
- Active Futures Cohort (open to youth orgs using movement, sport or outdoor learning): www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/a...
- AAfH open to outdoor learning organisations: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
- Active Futures Cohort (open to youth orgs using movement, sport or outdoor learning): www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/a...
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🚨 Two brilliant opportunities are closing THIS WEEK! Don’t miss your chance to apply:
- AAfH open to outdoor learning organisations: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
- Active Futures Cohort (open to youth orgs using movement, sport or outdoor learning): www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/a...
- AAfH open to outdoor learning organisations: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
- Active Futures Cohort (open to youth orgs using movement, sport or outdoor learning): www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/a...
Calling all #OutdoorLearning providers: The Adventures Away from Home fund is now open for applications -- aiming to support 30,000 young people facing barriers to participation.
Find out more and apply: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
@outdoor-learning.bsky.social
Find out more and apply: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
@outdoor-learning.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Calling all #OutdoorLearning providers: The Adventures Away from Home fund is now open for applications -- aiming to support 30,000 young people facing barriers to participation.
Find out more and apply: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
@outdoor-learning.bsky.social
Find out more and apply: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...
@outdoor-learning.bsky.social
Last week we celebrated the UK Youth Gala at the Four Seasons, London. An incredible night of inspiration, young voices, and generosity 💙
Huge thanks to our staff, speakers, young people & guests. Together, we raised funds that will make a real difference.
#UKYouthGala #ThankYou #YouthEmpowerment
Huge thanks to our staff, speakers, young people & guests. Together, we raised funds that will make a real difference.
#UKYouthGala #ThankYou #YouthEmpowerment
September 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Last week we celebrated the UK Youth Gala at the Four Seasons, London. An incredible night of inspiration, young voices, and generosity 💙
Huge thanks to our staff, speakers, young people & guests. Together, we raised funds that will make a real difference.
#UKYouthGala #ThankYou #YouthEmpowerment
Huge thanks to our staff, speakers, young people & guests. Together, we raised funds that will make a real difference.
#UKYouthGala #ThankYou #YouthEmpowerment
⏳The UK Youth Gala Silent Auction closes 11 pm tonight.
🏨 Four Seasons London stay
👜 Vintage Vivienne Westwood purse
🏉 Harlequins vs Newcastle tickets
🌟 Escape to Alexander Hotel Collection
🏁 Lewis Hamilton 2009 Signed Helmet
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
🏨 Four Seasons London stay
👜 Vintage Vivienne Westwood purse
🏉 Harlequins vs Newcastle tickets
🌟 Escape to Alexander Hotel Collection
🏁 Lewis Hamilton 2009 Signed Helmet
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
September 11, 2025 at 8:31 AM
⏳The UK Youth Gala Silent Auction closes 11 pm tonight.
🏨 Four Seasons London stay
👜 Vintage Vivienne Westwood purse
🏉 Harlequins vs Newcastle tickets
🌟 Escape to Alexander Hotel Collection
🏁 Lewis Hamilton 2009 Signed Helmet
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
🏨 Four Seasons London stay
👜 Vintage Vivienne Westwood purse
🏉 Harlequins vs Newcastle tickets
🌟 Escape to Alexander Hotel Collection
🏁 Lewis Hamilton 2009 Signed Helmet
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
The UK Youth Gala Silent Auction is live until 11pm, 11th September 🏆
🥂 Champagne Afternoon Tea at Grantley Hall
🏎️ Supercar Experience for Two
🏁 F1 2015 Singapore GP Signed Helmet
🏰 Two-Night Stay at Glenapp Castle
& more.
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
🥂 Champagne Afternoon Tea at Grantley Hall
🏎️ Supercar Experience for Two
🏁 F1 2015 Singapore GP Signed Helmet
🏰 Two-Night Stay at Glenapp Castle
& more.
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
September 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The UK Youth Gala Silent Auction is live until 11pm, 11th September 🏆
🥂 Champagne Afternoon Tea at Grantley Hall
🏎️ Supercar Experience for Two
🏁 F1 2015 Singapore GP Signed Helmet
🏰 Two-Night Stay at Glenapp Castle
& more.
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
🥂 Champagne Afternoon Tea at Grantley Hall
🏎️ Supercar Experience for Two
🏁 F1 2015 Singapore GP Signed Helmet
🏰 Two-Night Stay at Glenapp Castle
& more.
👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...
1/3 🧵 Change starts with a will.
And with one simple step, it can start with yours.
By giving a gift to UK Youth, your will could empower young people to thrive and contribute at every stage of their lives.
And with one simple step, it can start with yours.
By giving a gift to UK Youth, your will could empower young people to thrive and contribute at every stage of their lives.
September 2, 2025 at 9:06 AM
1/3 🧵 Change starts with a will.
And with one simple step, it can start with yours.
By giving a gift to UK Youth, your will could empower young people to thrive and contribute at every stage of their lives.
And with one simple step, it can start with yours.
By giving a gift to UK Youth, your will could empower young people to thrive and contribute at every stage of their lives.
📣 GCSE Results Day shoutout to every young person opening results today 👏
Whatever’s in that envelope, you’ve already done something big.
We’re proud of your effort, your courage, and everything you’ve learned this year.
#GCSEResults #UKYouth #GCSE2025 #YoungPeopleFirst #YouthSupport
Whatever’s in that envelope, you’ve already done something big.
We’re proud of your effort, your courage, and everything you’ve learned this year.
#GCSEResults #UKYouth #GCSE2025 #YoungPeopleFirst #YouthSupport
August 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM
📣 GCSE Results Day shoutout to every young person opening results today 👏
Whatever’s in that envelope, you’ve already done something big.
We’re proud of your effort, your courage, and everything you’ve learned this year.
#GCSEResults #UKYouth #GCSE2025 #YoungPeopleFirst #YouthSupport
Whatever’s in that envelope, you’ve already done something big.
We’re proud of your effort, your courage, and everything you’ve learned this year.
#GCSEResults #UKYouth #GCSE2025 #YoungPeopleFirst #YouthSupport
International Youth Day (12th Aug) is nearly here! 📣 Our latest video with James & Sam tackles the real talk on job hunting pressure and self-doubt. Honestly, community is EVERYTHING – it changes the game when you've got good people around you.
August 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
International Youth Day (12th Aug) is nearly here! 📣 Our latest video with James & Sam tackles the real talk on job hunting pressure and self-doubt. Honestly, community is EVERYTHING – it changes the game when you've got good people around you.