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Youth work transforms lives.

“Ambition is the art of the possible.”??

Angie Madara is a serial entrepreneur with stories to tell. Supporting young people and new generations is really important to Angie, and that’s partly what appealed to her about Born Ambitious. We invited her to one of our member youth organisations, CAIUS HOUSE , where she was interviewed by resident podcasters and best friends Blu and Leona about her approach, ambition and lessons learned.??

?? Enjoy the highlights from their conversation in the video below.?

From passion to finding a career path???

All young people deserve to be excited and inspired about their futures. London’s community youth sector is uniquely placed to reach young people in every borough and plays a crucial role in inspiring young Londoners into successful careers. Thanks to our Summer Skills Grants partnership with CVC , we’ve provided the additional support our member organisations need to upskill and inspire thousands of young people. ?

? Youth Employment Week ?

From 15 - 19 July we celebrated #YouthEmploymentWeek, focusing on connecting young people to opportunities and promoting the benefits of hiring them. With our member youth organisations, we're committed to advancing their career aspirations, building skills, and boosting employability through various programmes.

?? Read our blog featuring stories from young people benefiting from the Summer Skills Grants programme.

? Tech Careers event ?

As part of our NCS and Digital Talent programmes, we hosted a Tech Careers event for young Londoners interested in kick-starting their careers in the sector. It was an inspiring day filled with opportunities for young people to participate in interactive workshops led by industry experts, get advice and explore job opportunities in tech and network.????

A huge thank you to our inspirational speakers from 01 Founders , Framestore , Generation , PPCP, Sound Connections , Half-Space Consulting , Collective , BlackHarp, Superhighways , WongDoody , Civil Service, London Digital Jobs & Skills Hub and London Metropolitan University .?

Inspiring young Londoners to get creative????

This summer, we hosted an Art Showcase, a vibrant community event presenting the results of the projects happening at youth clubs across London as part of our Heritage and Young Creators programmes. Young people presented their discoveries and insights into their cultural heritage in an exhibition-style format, showcasing their pieces of work and videos capturing interviews and cultural explorations.

Watch our video below from the Heritage Creative Taster Day in May ??

Thanks to our partners: Alongside our members, we're proud to work with brilliant partners and funders supporting connections between young people and creative sectors. A huge thank you to The National Lottery Heritage Fund , Converse , On the Record and Museum of Youth Culture .?

Youth clubs are vital safe spaces for young people to thrive??

It's fantastic to see Mentivity opening its first-ever youth centre on the Aylesbury Estate! Our Chief Executive, Pauline Daniyan, told BBC London News that many youth organisations are still struggling: "These organisations play a vital role in the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people, yet their situation is precarious."?

A recent survey showed a quarter of our members only had enough funds to operate for up to 6 months. Overall, almost half had resources for up to one year. We need long-term investment in community spaces for youth work.

We look forward to working with the new Labour Government and our partners to support young people and the youth sector.

Watch the video below to hear from our members and young people and understand what they’re seeking from the new Government. ??

A huge thank you to our corporate partners for getting involved in our work and volunteering this summer! ??

? Residential Development Agents Society (RDAS) volunteered at one of our outdoor learning centres, Woodrow High House - Outdoor Learning & Leisure Centre, to purchase and build a vital shelter on one of the activity courses.

?Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, Klaviyo, Gerald Edelman, Clink Hostels and Visa volunteered at our Summer of Sport events and got involved in everything from basketball to athletics to football!

"It was a blast, the atmosphere was buzzing from start to finish, you can see how passionate the players are about their games. To be in an environment where young people are able to enjoy the sport they love in such an iconic location was a joy to watch." London Youth basketball event volunteer, KFH

?Gerald Edelman volunteered at one of our member youth organisations, Dalgarno Trust, to help run their food bank operations.

We look forward to continuing to work with our corporate partners to provide support to young Londoners and the youth sector.

?? If you would like to support us by becoming a corporate partner, please email corporate.partnerships@londonyouth.org or visit our corporate partnerships page to find out more.

Visit our outdoor learning centres! ??

Are you ready for your next adventure? Find out more about the activities available at our thriving outdoor learning centres, Hindleap Warren and Woodrow High House.

Watch the video below to discover more about our centres:

Good Youth Work Works. Together, we can create better futures for young Londoners. ??

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Every young person deserves?somewhere to go, something to do and someone to trust.

Youth work changes lives. It builds confidence, carves careers and shapes us. But youth clubs need your support.?With consistent cuts in youth sector funding, a pandemic and a cost of living crisis, we are battling to support London’s youth clubs.

Help us keep youth clubs alive. Get involved and support our vital work today.