Thank you to the incredible young people from Young Wales, @barnardos.org.uk, @nspcc.bsky.social Child Safety Online Youth Voice Amplification Projects supported by @platfform.org who spoke powerfully about their experiences & ideas. Their voices are shaping the future of safer education settings.

We're grateful to @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social and others for raising this in the Senedd.

We call on Welsh Gov. to lobby UK Gov to extend local government exemptions to cover third sector, or to otherwise guarantee an uplift in the upcoming budget.

Many charities are commissioned through public sector funds. Without exemptions against NI rise, additional cost to charities will come from the public purse.

Supporting charities keeps doors open when people need safety, helps build resilient communities and reduces public spend.

How did I live without this in my life? 🤣

Difficulties with mental health can also trap people in cycles of unemployment, where opportunities are taken but wellbeing is not then supported.

Julie, one of our most experienced service leaders, shared stories of frustration and hope with us earlier in the year: platfform.org/blog/mental-...