Plans for new special school in Eastleigh move forward as academy trust confirmed

The Department for Education has appointed Solent Academies Trust to manage a new special school in Boorley Green, Eastleigh to be funded through Hampshire County Council’s Children’s Services capital programme and designed and delivered by its Property Services team. The new £17.9 million school is intended to provide accommodation for up to 125 children aged […]

Recruitment News at the National Lottery Community Fund

We are looking for a Funding Officer to cover areas across Hampshire (Fareham, Gosport, Havant and Portsmouth) and the Isle of Wight. The role will join a passionate, vibrant and friendly team and be part of ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places locally. This is a fixed term contract role to […]

Youth Select Committee Report Launch 2024

The British Youth Council’s Youth Select Committee has been investigating the impact of the rising cost of living on young people’s health. The inquiry has engaged young people from across the UK and drew from the expertise of sector professionals who were invited to participate, including charities and businesses. Join us to hear about the […]

UMHD – Uni Mental Health Day

Help spread the word about University Mental Health Day! Download our resources, social media images, bunting and more to improve your events and to show people your working hard to ensure no student is held back by their mental health. Don’t forget to use #UniMentalHealthDay in any posts! UMHD Resources – UMHD (unimentalhealthday.co.uk)

AA – Free AA Driving Theory Test App for Care Leavers

AA’s Driving Theory Test App originally priced at £4.99, is now available exclusively for care leavers to download and access for free on the app store. A great discount initiative to encourage young people to take the first steps to obtaining their Drivers Licence. To receive the app they will need to will need to […]

NCS – Away from Home

NCS helps 15–17-year-olds build skills for work and life, gaining confidence and independence along the way. It’s an experience of a lifetime with new challenges and new people. They are offering young people the opportunity to spend 5 days away from home on one of 3 experiences. The price is £95, and bursaries are available. […]

UK Youth, Just One Question (February)

Attention Youth Practitioners! Your expertise is invaluable in shaping the lives of young people. At UK Youth, we’re asking #JustOneQuestion each month. This month: How can we engage young people in the upcoming General Election likely to take place in 2024?

NHS Youth Forum and Advisory Network

Barnardo’s are working with @NHSEngland to deliver the @NHSYouthForum and Youth Advisory Network. If you’re aged 11-24 in England looking to shape the conversations on health services available to you, apply here. The NHS Youth Forum and Advisory Network | Barnardo’s (barnardos.org.uk)

Youth-Led Creativity Funding

The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation are excited to share our plans for our Youth-Led Creativity funding. Co-designed with Esmée’s Involving Young People Collective, we are now accepting applications until 5pm on 15 March 2024. On this page you can find the new guidance and details for how to apply.