Peer Power Youth
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At Peer Power Youth we care for young people, so they can care for themselves, and then for others 💚
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Peer Power Youth connects with young people who the are most under-supported and unheard voices in our society. As a social justice charity we want to change this, as despite their circumstances, we see their power and potential ⚡️💪💚
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Peer Power Youth connects with young people who the are most under-supported and unheard voices in our society. As a social justice charity we want to change this, as despite their circumstances, we see their power and potential ⚡️💪💚
#youthcharity #socialjustice
In July we gathered our community to celebrate together the incredible achievements of Peer Power Youth’s Young Partners during the past year, and there was A LOT to celebrate 🎉
August 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
In July we gathered our community to celebrate together the incredible achievements of Peer Power Youth’s Young Partners during the past year, and there was A LOT to celebrate 🎉
Happy #InternationalYouthDay ! 💚
Young people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are so grateful for our wonderful Peer Power Youth community 🫂
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Young people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are so grateful for our wonderful Peer Power Youth community 🫂
Stay up to date with our work by signing up to our newsletter: bit.ly/46uGfaT
August 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Happy #InternationalYouthDay ! 💚
Young people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are so grateful for our wonderful Peer Power Youth community 🫂
Stay up to date with our work by signing up to our newsletter: bit.ly/46uGfaT
Young people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are so grateful for our wonderful Peer Power Youth community 🫂
Stay up to date with our work by signing up to our newsletter: bit.ly/46uGfaT
Last month Peer Power Youth were one of the many youth organisations involved in the @ukyouth.bsky.social residential, where Young Partners shared experiences and skills relating to education, training and trauma-informed practices🙌
August 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Last month Peer Power Youth were one of the many youth organisations involved in the @ukyouth.bsky.social residential, where Young Partners shared experiences and skills relating to education, training and trauma-informed practices🙌
It's been a huge year of co-creation and delivery at Peer Power Youth 🙌
None of this is possible without the incredible support from our community! Thank you! 💚
Learn more in our recent annual report: bit.ly/3J19zOo
None of this is possible without the incredible support from our community! Thank you! 💚
Learn more in our recent annual report: bit.ly/3J19zOo
August 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
It's been a huge year of co-creation and delivery at Peer Power Youth 🙌
None of this is possible without the incredible support from our community! Thank you! 💚
Learn more in our recent annual report: bit.ly/3J19zOo
None of this is possible without the incredible support from our community! Thank you! 💚
Learn more in our recent annual report: bit.ly/3J19zOo
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our strategy for the next 4 years! 💚
At Peer Power Youth, empathy isn’t an add-on, it’s our foundation. It’s how we show up, how we lead and how we build with young people 🫂
Learn more here: bit.ly/4mqyFEJ
At Peer Power Youth, empathy isn’t an add-on, it’s our foundation. It’s how we show up, how we lead and how we build with young people 🫂
Learn more here: bit.ly/4mqyFEJ
Leading with Empathy: Our Strategy for the next four years - Peer Power Youth
By the Senior Leadership Team at Peer Power Youth Leading with empathy At Peer Power Youth, empathy isn’t an add-on, it’s our foundation. It’s how we show up, how we lead and how we build with young ...
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August 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our strategy for the next 4 years! 💚
At Peer Power Youth, empathy isn’t an add-on, it’s our foundation. It’s how we show up, how we lead and how we build with young people 🫂
Learn more here: bit.ly/4mqyFEJ
At Peer Power Youth, empathy isn’t an add-on, it’s our foundation. It’s how we show up, how we lead and how we build with young people 🫂
Learn more here: bit.ly/4mqyFEJ
In July, the Peer Power Youth community celebrated its Annual Awards celebration, highlighting the achievements of young people across the organisation 🌟
Stay tuned to learn more about the event 💚
Stay tuned to learn more about the event 💚
August 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In July, the Peer Power Youth community celebrated its Annual Awards celebration, highlighting the achievements of young people across the organisation 🌟
Stay tuned to learn more about the event 💚
Stay tuned to learn more about the event 💚
We are pleased to announce the launch of Peer Power Youth’s Annual Report 2024-2025! 🥳
See the full report here: bit.ly/3J19zOo
See the full report here: bit.ly/3J19zOo
"Nothing about us, without us”: Annual Report 2024-2025 - Peer Power Youth
We are pleased to announce the launch of Peer Power Youth’s Annual Report 2024-2025. We hope you will take the time to read the report and like us, reflect on the incredible impact of such a small tea...
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August 5, 2025 at 9:09 AM
We are pleased to announce the launch of Peer Power Youth’s Annual Report 2024-2025! 🥳
See the full report here: bit.ly/3J19zOo
See the full report here: bit.ly/3J19zOo
The Peer Power Youth community have participated in a variety of team building activities in order to connect with one another and form meaningful relationships 🌟
“It was the relationships that made the difference. That’s how I built trust, and now I’m leading change” 💪
“It was the relationships that made the difference. That’s how I built trust, and now I’m leading change” 💪
June 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The Peer Power Youth community have participated in a variety of team building activities in order to connect with one another and form meaningful relationships 🌟
“It was the relationships that made the difference. That’s how I built trust, and now I’m leading change” 💪
“It was the relationships that made the difference. That’s how I built trust, and now I’m leading change” 💪
Thank you to Beatriz and the team at Leonardo Hotels for hosting our most recent team day! The lovely space made it possible for the Peer Power Youth team to connect with each other, reflect on our work and celebrate all the amazing things coming for our charity 🙌💚
June 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thank you to Beatriz and the team at Leonardo Hotels for hosting our most recent team day! The lovely space made it possible for the Peer Power Youth team to connect with each other, reflect on our work and celebrate all the amazing things coming for our charity 🙌💚
What a wonderful time connecting as a team whilst pottery painting🎨
Thank you to Paint Pots, Brighton for hosting us and teaching us the ropes before we relaxed into this mindful activity! We can't wait to see our finished items 💚
Thank you to Paint Pots, Brighton for hosting us and teaching us the ropes before we relaxed into this mindful activity! We can't wait to see our finished items 💚
June 18, 2025 at 3:17 PM
What a wonderful time connecting as a team whilst pottery painting🎨
Thank you to Paint Pots, Brighton for hosting us and teaching us the ropes before we relaxed into this mindful activity! We can't wait to see our finished items 💚
Thank you to Paint Pots, Brighton for hosting us and teaching us the ropes before we relaxed into this mindful activity! We can't wait to see our finished items 💚
🚨 New blog post!
This week is Men's Health Week, a time to heighten awareness of men's physical and mental health, aiming to give men and boys the access to information, services and treatment to maintain their health.
This week is Men's Health Week, a time to heighten awareness of men's physical and mental health, aiming to give men and boys the access to information, services and treatment to maintain their health.
June 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨 New blog post!
This week is Men's Health Week, a time to heighten awareness of men's physical and mental health, aiming to give men and boys the access to information, services and treatment to maintain their health.
This week is Men's Health Week, a time to heighten awareness of men's physical and mental health, aiming to give men and boys the access to information, services and treatment to maintain their health.
🚨 New blog post!
🌈 This Pride Month we are picking up on the themes of a previous Pride Month blog post to explain how trans people face system inequalities in the Youth Justice System, and how we might better support trans youth.
🔗Please read with care, here: www.peerpower.org.uk/pride-month-...
🌈 This Pride Month we are picking up on the themes of a previous Pride Month blog post to explain how trans people face system inequalities in the Youth Justice System, and how we might better support trans youth.
🔗Please read with care, here: www.peerpower.org.uk/pride-month-...
Pride Month 2025: Supporting Transgender Youth - A year on - Peer Power Youth
By Jesse, Digital Communications Coordinator Description: In this blog Jesse is picking up on the themes of their previous Pride Month blog post to explain how trans people face system inequalities ...
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June 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🚨 New blog post!
🌈 This Pride Month we are picking up on the themes of a previous Pride Month blog post to explain how trans people face system inequalities in the Youth Justice System, and how we might better support trans youth.
🔗Please read with care, here: www.peerpower.org.uk/pride-month-...
🌈 This Pride Month we are picking up on the themes of a previous Pride Month blog post to explain how trans people face system inequalities in the Youth Justice System, and how we might better support trans youth.
🔗Please read with care, here: www.peerpower.org.uk/pride-month-...
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Our latest newsletter is out 🚀
Featuring news from us including our supporting lived experience resource with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social and lots of news you may have missed from the sector.
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Featuring news from us including our supporting lived experience resource with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social and lots of news you may have missed from the sector.
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June 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Our latest newsletter is out 🚀
Featuring news from us including our supporting lived experience resource with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social and lots of news you may have missed from the sector.
👉 esmeefairbairnfoundation.createsend1.com/t/t-e-gydkth...
Featuring news from us including our supporting lived experience resource with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social and lots of news you may have missed from the sector.
👉 esmeefairbairnfoundation.createsend1.com/t/t-e-gydkth...
🚨New article!
Thank you to Children and Young People Now for publishing this piece on how we involve young people in commissioning!
🔗Read the full article here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/best...
Thank you to Children and Young People Now for publishing this piece on how we involve young people in commissioning!
🔗Read the full article here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/best...
Young people-led commissioning - CYP Now
Peer Power Youth was commissioned by NHS England to co-produce guidance for children and young people's mental health provider collaboratives on commissioning inpatient mental health services with you...
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June 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
🚨New article!
Thank you to Children and Young People Now for publishing this piece on how we involve young people in commissioning!
🔗Read the full article here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/best...
Thank you to Children and Young People Now for publishing this piece on how we involve young people in commissioning!
🔗Read the full article here: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/best...
🚨 New blog post!
A summary of a recent project, commissioned by MOPAC, which consisted of a series of co-created workshops, offering a space for young people to share experiences and perspectives on the youth justice system in London.
🔗 Read the post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/changing-the...
A summary of a recent project, commissioned by MOPAC, which consisted of a series of co-created workshops, offering a space for young people to share experiences and perspectives on the youth justice system in London.
🔗 Read the post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/changing-the...
Changing the Future of London’s Youth Justice System - Peer Power Youth
By Jesse Gillespie Description: A summary of Peer Power Youth’s recent project, commissioned by The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, which consisted of a series of co-created workshops that off...
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June 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🚨 New blog post!
A summary of a recent project, commissioned by MOPAC, which consisted of a series of co-created workshops, offering a space for young people to share experiences and perspectives on the youth justice system in London.
🔗 Read the post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/changing-the...
A summary of a recent project, commissioned by MOPAC, which consisted of a series of co-created workshops, offering a space for young people to share experiences and perspectives on the youth justice system in London.
🔗 Read the post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/changing-the...
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May 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Launched today by @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social with @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & @placematters.bsky.social - a valuable new resource to shape ethical practice in lived experience employment.
It contains ‘Calls to Action’ for employers, for funders and for the sector as a whole to learn from. 👏
It contains ‘Calls to Action’ for employers, for funders and for the sector as a whole to learn from. 👏
A new visual resource demonstrates the learning journey of working with and supporting employees with lived experience 🎨
This project aims to shine a light on the strengths that lived experience employees can bring to organisations 💪
Read more here: www.peerpower.org.uk/supporting-e...
This project aims to shine a light on the strengths that lived experience employees can bring to organisations 💪
Read more here: www.peerpower.org.uk/supporting-e...
Supporting Employees with Lived Experience - Peer Power Youth
Description: A visual resource was created with Lizzie Lines, demonstrating the learning journey of working with and supporting employees with lived experience. See the visual resource here. Lived ex...
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May 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Launched today by @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social with @esmeefairbairn.bsky.social & @placematters.bsky.social - a valuable new resource to shape ethical practice in lived experience employment.
It contains ‘Calls to Action’ for employers, for funders and for the sector as a whole to learn from. 👏
It contains ‘Calls to Action’ for employers, for funders and for the sector as a whole to learn from. 👏
A new visual resource demonstrates the learning journey of working with and supporting employees with lived experience 🎨
This project aims to shine a light on the strengths that lived experience employees can bring to organisations 💪
Read more here: www.peerpower.org.uk/supporting-e...
This project aims to shine a light on the strengths that lived experience employees can bring to organisations 💪
Read more here: www.peerpower.org.uk/supporting-e...
Supporting Employees with Lived Experience - Peer Power Youth
Description: A visual resource was created with Lizzie Lines, demonstrating the learning journey of working with and supporting employees with lived experience. See the visual resource here. Lived ex...
www.peerpower.org.uk
May 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
A new visual resource demonstrates the learning journey of working with and supporting employees with lived experience 🎨
This project aims to shine a light on the strengths that lived experience employees can bring to organisations 💪
Read more here: www.peerpower.org.uk/supporting-e...
This project aims to shine a light on the strengths that lived experience employees can bring to organisations 💪
Read more here: www.peerpower.org.uk/supporting-e...
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Together with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social , we're pleased to share a report, Supporting Employees with Lived Experience, with learning from 24 social impact organisations as part of a peer learning group on lived experience.
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esmeefairbairn.org.uk/supporting-e...
May 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Together with @peerpoweryouth.bsky.social and @placematters.bsky.social , we're pleased to share a report, Supporting Employees with Lived Experience, with learning from 24 social impact organisations as part of a peer learning group on lived experience.
esmeefairbairn.org.uk/supporting-e...
esmeefairbairn.org.uk/supporting-e...
Almost forgot that co-creating with young people for better services was the whole point✨
Meet Kloé: our Youth Engagement & Partnerships Manager💚
Find out more about the team here: www.peerpower.org.uk/the-team/
Meet Kloé: our Youth Engagement & Partnerships Manager💚
Find out more about the team here: www.peerpower.org.uk/the-team/
May 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Almost forgot that co-creating with young people for better services was the whole point✨
Meet Kloé: our Youth Engagement & Partnerships Manager💚
Find out more about the team here: www.peerpower.org.uk/the-team/
Meet Kloé: our Youth Engagement & Partnerships Manager💚
Find out more about the team here: www.peerpower.org.uk/the-team/
Peer Power Youth’s Young Partners are co-creating a series of Ethical Storytelling resources, including training for the Peer Power Youth community and external partners 🙌
By the end of this project we will have an animated film and training package, ready for delivery 🎬
By the end of this project we will have an animated film and training package, ready for delivery 🎬
May 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Peer Power Youth’s Young Partners are co-creating a series of Ethical Storytelling resources, including training for the Peer Power Youth community and external partners 🙌
By the end of this project we will have an animated film and training package, ready for delivery 🎬
By the end of this project we will have an animated film and training package, ready for delivery 🎬
Last week was #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek so Senior Youth Engagement Coordinator at Peer Power Youth, Jack, spoke about his experience of how communities can support our mental health 🌟💚
Read the full post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/building-sup...
Read the full post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/building-sup...
Building Supportive Communities for Mental Health Awareness - Peer Power Youth
By Jack, Senior Youth Engagement Coordinator Description: Monday 12th– Sunday 18th May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to open conversations about mental health and wellbeing. This year’s ...
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May 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Last week was #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek so Senior Youth Engagement Coordinator at Peer Power Youth, Jack, spoke about his experience of how communities can support our mental health 🌟💚
Read the full post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/building-sup...
Read the full post here: www.peerpower.org.uk/building-sup...
What an inspiring evening at The Funding Network Spring Connector, seeing 3 incredible charities reaching their target and fundraising over £10,000 each! 🙌🌟
A huge congrats to Spencer Lynx, PORA Zimbabwe and The Zahid Mubarek Trust 💚
A huge congrats to Spencer Lynx, PORA Zimbabwe and The Zahid Mubarek Trust 💚
May 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
What an inspiring evening at The Funding Network Spring Connector, seeing 3 incredible charities reaching their target and fundraising over £10,000 each! 🙌🌟
A huge congrats to Spencer Lynx, PORA Zimbabwe and The Zahid Mubarek Trust 💚
A huge congrats to Spencer Lynx, PORA Zimbabwe and The Zahid Mubarek Trust 💚
Winners!🏆
During our last team day, we took part in an activity that saw us looking at Peer Power Youth’s partners and funders 💚
Find out more about the team here: bit.ly/3GwGTeY
During our last team day, we took part in an activity that saw us looking at Peer Power Youth’s partners and funders 💚
Find out more about the team here: bit.ly/3GwGTeY
May 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Winners!🏆
During our last team day, we took part in an activity that saw us looking at Peer Power Youth’s partners and funders 💚
Find out more about the team here: bit.ly/3GwGTeY
During our last team day, we took part in an activity that saw us looking at Peer Power Youth’s partners and funders 💚
Find out more about the team here: bit.ly/3GwGTeY
Peer Power Youth helps to support young people in in their journey, to improve the youth justice and care services they were once in for the benefit of other young peers 🙌
May 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Peer Power Youth helps to support young people in in their journey, to improve the youth justice and care services they were once in for the benefit of other young peers 🙌