Amelia’s Story – Young Carers Action Day
Fourteen‑year‑old Amelia has been a young carer for as long as she can remember. Growing up in a busy home with a single mum and four siblings, Amelia plays a…
9 hours ago | Children and families
Your voice
Care experienced young people gather in Grimsby for regional Voice and Influence Event
Care experienced young people from across the Yorkshire and Humber region came together at Grimsby Town Hall for a regional voice and influence event hosted by North East Lincolnshire Council….
2 weeks ago | Children and families
Local youngsters recognised with national award
A group of young people have been recognised on a national stage after creating a award scheme for children that grew up in care. The Our Voice Listen Up group,…
1 year ago | Children and families
YOUnique awards
The YOUnique* awards are the evolution of the hugely popular LACE awards for care experienced children and young people. This year’s awards have been planned by young people from the…
2 years ago | Your voice
Young Advisors AGM and Awards 2023
Wednesday 19 July saw the yearly Young Advisors AGM and Awards Ceremony take place. This was a wonderful evening celebrating all things Young Advisors, highlighting the amazing work which has…
3 years ago | Your voice
Your Voice, Your Vote: The results are in…
If you haven’t already heard, Your Voice, Your Vote is the local version of an annual consultation run in previous years called Make Your Mark. The local Youth Action group…
3 years ago | Your voice
An Intergenerational Project – Research into growing up in coastal communities Results and Findings
An Intergenerational Project: Research into growing up in coastal communities Last week marked the beginning of the end of our youth-led research project which investigated intergenerational perspectives on growing up…
3 years ago | Your voice
An Intergrational Project – Written by Beth and Tomos
Finding out about growing up in a coastal community by Tomos Marland and Beth Downes Autumn 2022 A year ago, I wasn’t familiar with a name like UCL. It’s only…
3 years ago | Your voice
Children in Care Council: A National Voice ‘Amplify’ Event
On Tuesday 25 October last month three of our children from our Children in Care council, Our Voice, Listen Up! attended Coram Voice’s Amplify event in Manchester. This fantastic conference…
3 years ago | Your voice
An Integrational Project: How Working
Together Will Turn the Tide For Those
Growing Up In Coastal Communities
By Beth Downes Summer 2022 Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be a young or older person living in a community along the coast? Well, the University College…
3 years ago | Your voice