UK Youth
@ukyouth.bsky.social
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National youth charity supporting youth work and young people ⚡️ https://linktr.ee/UKYouth
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🚨 Youth services have been cut by over £1 billion since 2010.

New figures from YMCA reveal that local authority spending on youth services in England has dropped by 73% since 2010-11—a real-term cut of £1.2 billion. In Wales, funding has fallen by 27% (£16.6m). 🧵👇
Trisha founded it after the loss of her daughter. The Academy empowers vulnerable young girls in South London to thrive.
#UKYouth #Primark #AshdonJazzAcademy #YouthSupport #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters
💙 Our team, alongside Primark, recently visited Ashdon Jazz Academy — one of the inspiring grantees of the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact.
We cover the costs of wills up to £150 – so you can write a simple will for free, or get a discounted will with trust. octopuslegacy.com/online-will?...

So: what change will you spark?

#changestartswithawill
We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, to offer you the chance to write or update your will for free, online, over the phone or in person with one of their expert will writers or solicitors.
Writing a will is a chance to make a difference to UK Youth. Including a gift in your will could help ensure society understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
It’s your chance to leave the kind of legacy that lasts long after you've gone. Having a will doesn’t just save your loved ones time, money and stress, but it’s an opportunity to be part of a bigger kind of change too.
Writing a will isn’t for you.
It's for the people you love, to make their lives easier.
Youth League in Dagenham works with children & young people from global majority and diverse backgrounds. They run programmes that foster social integration, develop young leaders through training & volunteering, promote health & wellbeing, & improve employability. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKqV...
Youth League| The UK Youth Fund: Thriving Minds
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Brightstar Boxing uses boxing, mentoring & education to empower vulnerable and at-risk young people across the West Midlands, helping them build confidence, improve wellbeing & create brighter futures through its academy, alternative education & community programmes. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1Vs...
Brightstar Boxing Academy | The UK Youth Fund: Thriving Minds
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Forth Spring is based at the Springfield/Woodvale interface in Belfast, supporting post-conflict transformation. They provide inclusive, cross-community programmes for all ages – including youth work, school partnerships, affordable childcare and community activities. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Sj...
Forthspring | The UK Youth Fund: Thriving Minds
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🎬 We're spotlighting powerful case study films from our incredible Thriving Minds grantees - grassroots youth organisations doing vital work to benefit young people’s mental health. Their stories bring to life the transformative impact of youth work & the dedication of youth workers across the UK.
It’s designed to equip youth organisations, youth work practitioners, policymakers, and funders with useful information that will help them strengthen their support for young people.
With insights and tools developed in partnership with @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social sky.social, the hub will bring together learning from our three-year Thriving Minds Fund, generously supported by the Julia Rausing Trust and the Westminster Foundation.
Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re proud to launch our Thriving Minds Learning Hub - a new space dedicated to sharing practical insights and resources that highlight the unique role of youth work in improving young people’s #MentalHealth and wellbeing.
🌍 World Mental Health Day: celebrating the impact of Youth Work 💚
Don’t miss the live auction on Wednesday, 5th November!

Tickets are limited, so book now and be part of an inspiring evening where art, fundraising and community come together in support of UK Youth. 💙

🎟 Book tickets: ukyouth.org/art-f…#ArtForYoutht#LondonEventst#UKYoutht#CharityAuctionon
Join us for a truly special evening at Art for Youth London 2025 ✨

📅 4–7 November, 6pm–9pm at the Mall Galleries 🍷 Enjoy a drink, browse the art, & take part in our ticketed events

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🧵3/3 You can do this online, over the phone or in person with a will writing expert or solicitor.

Claim your free will online today at ow.ly/yYNy50WP0HG or call 020 4525 3605 and quote 'UK Youth' to book a phone or in-person appointment. #changestartswithawill
🧵2/3 We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy to offer you the chance to write or update your will for FREE today. We’re covering the costs of wills up to £150 – so you can write a simple will for free, or get a discounted will with trust.
🧵1/3 Your free will is waiting for you

Writing or updating your will isn’t just something to cross off your to-do list. It’s a chance to spark a meaningful change for the people you love and causes you care about
🚨 Two brilliant opportunities are closing THIS WEEK! Don’t miss your chance to apply:

- AAfH open to outdoor learning organisations: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...

- Active Futures Cohort (open to youth orgs using movement, sport or outdoor learning): www.ukyouth.org/what-we-do/a...
Calling all #OutdoorLearning providers: The Adventures Away from Home fund is now open for applications -- aiming to support 30,000 young people facing barriers to participation.

Find out more and apply: www.ukyouth.org/about-us/out...

@outdoor-learning.bsky.social
Last week we celebrated the UK Youth Gala at the Four Seasons, London. An incredible night of inspiration, young voices, and generosity 💙

Huge thanks to our staff, speakers, young people & guests. Together, we raised funds that will make a real difference.
#UKYouthGala #ThankYou #YouthEmpowerment
⏳The UK Youth Gala Silent Auction closes 11 pm tonight.

🏨 Four Seasons London stay
👜 Vintage Vivienne Westwood purse
🏉 Harlequins vs Newcastle tickets
🌟 Escape to Alexander Hotel Collection
🏁 Lewis Hamilton 2009 Signed Helmet

👉 Make It Yours. Make a Difference.
🔗 app.goinggone.io/uk-youth-gal...