UK Youth
@ukyouth.bsky.social
National youth charity supporting youth work and young people ⚡️
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@ukyouth.bsky.social
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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). 🧵👇
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). 🧵👇
🎁 One donation. Twice the impact - last chance!
Thank you to everyone who’s donated so far to help young people like Billy, Arena, Ayaan, Rifan, Yosias and Thomas share their voices and shape their futures. 💙
Thank you to everyone who’s donated so far to help young people like Billy, Arena, Ayaan, Rifan, Yosias and Thomas share their voices and shape their futures. 💙
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🎁 One donation. Twice the impact - last chance!
Thank you to everyone who’s donated so far to help young people like Billy, Arena, Ayaan, Rifan, Yosias and Thomas share their voices and shape their futures. 💙
Thank you to everyone who’s donated so far to help young people like Billy, Arena, Ayaan, Rifan, Yosias and Thomas share their voices and shape their futures. 💙
One donation. Twice the impact.
“Before youth work I had no way of expressing my feelings. I’ve now been able to express joy and sadness and a lot of different feelings. I enjoy coming here to do different activities.”
“Before youth work I had no way of expressing my feelings. I’ve now been able to express joy and sadness and a lot of different feelings. I enjoy coming here to do different activities.”
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
One donation. Twice the impact.
“Before youth work I had no way of expressing my feelings. I’ve now been able to express joy and sadness and a lot of different feelings. I enjoy coming here to do different activities.”
“Before youth work I had no way of expressing my feelings. I’ve now been able to express joy and sadness and a lot of different feelings. I enjoy coming here to do different activities.”
One donation. Twice the impact.
“I attended my local youth club, enjoyed the music sessions, then began volunteering. I secured a job instead of struggling in the job market.”
Around 12.8% of young people aged 16-24 in the UK are currently NEET (not in education, employment or training.
“I attended my local youth club, enjoyed the music sessions, then began volunteering. I secured a job instead of struggling in the job market.”
Around 12.8% of young people aged 16-24 in the UK are currently NEET (not in education, employment or training.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
One donation. Twice the impact.
“I attended my local youth club, enjoyed the music sessions, then began volunteering. I secured a job instead of struggling in the job market.”
Around 12.8% of young people aged 16-24 in the UK are currently NEET (not in education, employment or training.
“I attended my local youth club, enjoyed the music sessions, then began volunteering. I secured a job instead of struggling in the job market.”
Around 12.8% of young people aged 16-24 in the UK are currently NEET (not in education, employment or training.
One donation. Twice the impact.
“Being involved in youth work exposes you to different opportunities and enables you to better yourself as a person.”
“Being involved in youth work exposes you to different opportunities and enables you to better yourself as a person.”
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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December 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
One donation. Twice the impact.
“Being involved in youth work exposes you to different opportunities and enables you to better yourself as a person.”
“Being involved in youth work exposes you to different opportunities and enables you to better yourself as a person.”
One donation. Twice the impact.
Nearly 1 in 8 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - but youth work is changing that. 💙
Nearly 1 in 8 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - but youth work is changing that. 💙
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
One donation. Twice the impact.
Nearly 1 in 8 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - but youth work is changing that. 💙
Nearly 1 in 8 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - but youth work is changing that. 💙
"UK Youth has changed my life by giving me opportunities that I thought I never could have”
One donation. Twice the impact. 🔽
One donation. Twice the impact. 🔽
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM
"UK Youth has changed my life by giving me opportunities that I thought I never could have”
One donation. Twice the impact. 🔽
One donation. Twice the impact. 🔽
One donation. Twice the impact.
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled - helping young people like Areena find their voice and shape their future. 💙
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled - helping young people like Areena find their voice and shape their future. 💙
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
One donation. Twice the impact.
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled - helping young people like Areena find their voice and shape their future. 💙
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled - helping young people like Areena find their voice and shape their future. 💙
⌛ Don’t miss out!
Got 2 minutes? Answer this month’s #JustOneQuestion, and you’ll be entered into our £200 prize draw.
🗓 Deadline: 5 December
👉 Have your say - bit.ly/JOQ_november
Got 2 minutes? Answer this month’s #JustOneQuestion, and you’ll be entered into our £200 prize draw.
🗓 Deadline: 5 December
👉 Have your say - bit.ly/JOQ_november
December 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
⌛ Don’t miss out!
Got 2 minutes? Answer this month’s #JustOneQuestion, and you’ll be entered into our £200 prize draw.
🗓 Deadline: 5 December
👉 Have your say - bit.ly/JOQ_november
Got 2 minutes? Answer this month’s #JustOneQuestion, and you’ll be entered into our £200 prize draw.
🗓 Deadline: 5 December
👉 Have your say - bit.ly/JOQ_november
One donation. Twice the impact.
Young voices shape tomorrow - let’s make sure they’re heard today.
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled thanks to our match funders Burger King UK and Reed Educational Trust.
Donate from midday today 👉 bit.ly/4hY2v2j
#BigGive #UKYouth
Young voices shape tomorrow - let’s make sure they’re heard today.
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled thanks to our match funders Burger King UK and Reed Educational Trust.
Donate from midday today 👉 bit.ly/4hY2v2j
#BigGive #UKYouth
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025 - UK Youth
Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today. Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and d...
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
One donation. Twice the impact.
Young voices shape tomorrow - let’s make sure they’re heard today.
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled thanks to our match funders Burger King UK and Reed Educational Trust.
Donate from midday today 👉 bit.ly/4hY2v2j
#BigGive #UKYouth
Young voices shape tomorrow - let’s make sure they’re heard today.
From 2–9 Dec, your gift to UK Youth will be doubled thanks to our match funders Burger King UK and Reed Educational Trust.
Donate from midday today 👉 bit.ly/4hY2v2j
#BigGive #UKYouth
⏰ JOQ Reminder!
There’s still time to share your insight in this month’s Just One Question on youth social action. 💬
As a thank you, everyone who takes part will be entered into our £200 prize draw for a youth organisation. 💙
Have your say 👉 bit.ly/JOQ_november
#JustOneQuestion #SocialAction
There’s still time to share your insight in this month’s Just One Question on youth social action. 💬
As a thank you, everyone who takes part will be entered into our £200 prize draw for a youth organisation. 💙
Have your say 👉 bit.ly/JOQ_november
#JustOneQuestion #SocialAction
November 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
⏰ JOQ Reminder!
There’s still time to share your insight in this month’s Just One Question on youth social action. 💬
As a thank you, everyone who takes part will be entered into our £200 prize draw for a youth organisation. 💙
Have your say 👉 bit.ly/JOQ_november
#JustOneQuestion #SocialAction
There’s still time to share your insight in this month’s Just One Question on youth social action. 💬
As a thank you, everyone who takes part will be entered into our £200 prize draw for a youth organisation. 💙
Have your say 👉 bit.ly/JOQ_november
#JustOneQuestion #SocialAction
🌟 Recently, we visited Brighton Youth Centre, one of our amazing grantees supported through the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact with Primark.
November 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🌟 Recently, we visited Brighton Youth Centre, one of our amazing grantees supported through the UK Youth Fund – Community Impact with Primark.
Real conversations = Real confidence. 🔽
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Real conversations = Real confidence. 🔽
As #iWillWeek comes to a close, we’re celebrating young people across the UK standing up for what matters. 🌍
At UK Youth, we stand for young people having the support, voice and opportunities they need to shape their world.
Hear from three young people in today’s video.
At UK Youth, we stand for young people having the support, voice and opportunities they need to shape their world.
Hear from three young people in today’s video.
November 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
As #iWillWeek comes to a close, we’re celebrating young people across the UK standing up for what matters. 🌍
At UK Youth, we stand for young people having the support, voice and opportunities they need to shape their world.
Hear from three young people in today’s video.
At UK Youth, we stand for young people having the support, voice and opportunities they need to shape their world.
Hear from three young people in today’s video.
UK Youth supports the IOL Global Outdoor Learning Day Conference this Friday and Saturday. Our Director of Outdoor Learning, David Watts, will join as a speaker and lead the Youth Forum on what outdoor learning is for. We back fair access and stronger outcomes for young people
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November 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
UK Youth supports the IOL Global Outdoor Learning Day Conference this Friday and Saturday. Our Director of Outdoor Learning, David Watts, will join as a speaker and lead the Youth Forum on what outdoor learning is for. We back fair access and stronger outcomes for young people
bit.ly/4oHeT9D
bit.ly/4oHeT9D
#iWillWeek is here, and our new blog explores what young people across the UK stand for in 2025. 🌍
At UK Youth, we stand for young people — and for the change they are leading. Today, we’re spotlighting Bobby and the values that drive him.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/3K8ByMY
#WhatDoYouStandFor
At UK Youth, we stand for young people — and for the change they are leading. Today, we’re spotlighting Bobby and the values that drive him.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/3K8ByMY
#WhatDoYouStandFor
November 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
#iWillWeek is here, and our new blog explores what young people across the UK stand for in 2025. 🌍
At UK Youth, we stand for young people — and for the change they are leading. Today, we’re spotlighting Bobby and the values that drive him.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/3K8ByMY
#WhatDoYouStandFor
At UK Youth, we stand for young people — and for the change they are leading. Today, we’re spotlighting Bobby and the values that drive him.
Read the full blog: bit.ly/3K8ByMY
#WhatDoYouStandFor
Two years. 19 questions. ~5,000 responses. 💬
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
Just One Question Turns 2 – A celebration of curiosity - UK Youth
This November marks two years since the relaunch of Just One Question (JOQ), UK Youth’s monthly snapshot survey that amplifies the voices of youth workers across the UK. It has asked youth workers acr...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Two years. 19 questions. ~5,000 responses. 💬
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
Thank you to every youth practitioner who’s shared their voice through #JustOneQuestion — shaping policy, strengthening practice, and keeping youth work on the national agenda. 🙌
💡 Explore our insights → www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/just...
🎨 Final chance to bid — closes Sunday 8pm!
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎨 Final chance to bid — closes Sunday 8pm!
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
Bid on:
🏡 Little Seashell Cottage weekend stay
⚽ England Game at Club Wembley
🎨 Portrait by Max Baccanello
☕ Claridge’s Afternoon Tea for Two
Every bid supports UK Youth and young people nationwide 💙
👉 www.jumblebee.co.uk/artforyouths...
🧠 Young people’s mental health is in crisis — and youth workers are stepping up.
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
November 10, 2025 at 10:15 AM
🧠 Young people’s mental health is in crisis — and youth workers are stepping up.
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
Today, UK Youth & @dartingtonsdl.bsky.social launch the Youth Work Role Cards, a new resource that explores the many ways youth workers support wellbeing.
#YouthWork #MentalHealth #ThrivingMinds #UKYouth
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re celebrating the people and spaces that make youth work so powerful. 💙
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
Celebrating Youth Work: The People and Places Shaping Brighter Futures - UK Youth
Each November, Youth Work Week shines a light on the people, spaces, and partnerships that make youth work such a vital part of our communities. This year’s theme — “Building Brighter Futures” — celeb...
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November 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re celebrating the people and spaces that make youth work so powerful. 💙
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
From Building Aspirations to outdoor learning, every story shows how youth work builds brighter futures. 🌟
Read more & hear reflections from young people + our staff: www.ukyouth.org/2025/11/cele...
Adventures Away from Home is underway! 🌿
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Adventures Away from Home is underway! 🌿
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
30,000 young people across England are building confidence and life skills through outdoor learning — funded by the UK Government and managed by UK Youth. 💙
#YouthWorkWeek
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the power of youth work in building brighter futures.
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This #YouthWorkWeek, we’re proud to celebrate the power of youth work in building brighter futures.
🌟 It’s #YouthWorkWeek 2025!
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
November 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🌟 It’s #YouthWorkWeek 2025!
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
We’re celebrating the youth workers and organisations creating safe spaces, trusted support, and brighter futures for young people.
👉 Follow along for more exciting updates as we continue to showcase and champion the importance of youth work for young people. 💙
#YWW25
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the strength, creativity & leadership of Black communities — past, present & future.
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating the strength, creativity & leadership of Black communities — past, present & future.
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
Hear from our staff, explore Young Changemakers, our anti-racism work & top 5 staff book picks.
💛Explore more resources here - www.ukyouth.org/2025/10/beyo...
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to share how our team at UK Youth has been learning from EDP Training on anti-racism and inclusion.
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
Learning to Lead Differently: How Anti-Racism Training is Shaping Brighter Futures at UK Youth - UK Youth
Standing Firm in Power and Pride At UK Youth, we believe that building brighter futures starts from within. As we mark Black History Month 2025 and reflect on this year’s theme: “Standing Firm in Pow...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re proud to share how our team at UK Youth has been learning from EDP Training on anti-racism and inclusion.
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
It’s part of our ongoing journey to lead with power, pride, and purpose — and to build brighter futures for all young people.
💫 Read more - bit.ly/43BCLTx
Writing or updating your will doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, to make it simple – and free.
October 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Writing or updating your will doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve partnered with expert estate planners, Octopus Legacy, to make it simple – and free.