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Youth voice to power: ‘whoever’s in charge work with us’

2 mins read Young Voices Heard
At the time of writing Nigel Huddleston MP remained the DCMS minister for civil society and youth which oversees youth sector policy, initiatives including grant support for the National Citizen Service, Youth Social Action and the Youth Engagement programme.
James Cathcart is founder of Young Voices Heard.
James Cathcart is founder of Young Voices Heard.

Last July he re-launched perhaps one of the smaller (but potentially nationally significant programmes as we contemplate the prospect of a new PM) the new Youth Policy Development Group delivered in partnership with ShoutOutUK.

It brings young policy-makers together with Ministers and officials in monthly roundtable consultations with a range of government departments. ShoutOutUK is supported by polling company Survation and Young Voices Heard to ensure a broad range of voices are heard.

“We are looking forward to working with ShoutOutUK .. enabling more young people to get their voices heard .. This grant continues to represent a key mechanism for supporting meaningful engagement between young people and decision makers at all levels and we remain committed to funding this activity.”

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