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The exhibition looked at the North East 80s punk scene. Picture: Jack Mcardle

News 23 February 2024

Punk exhibition inspires youth work students' practice

Sports, art, drama, outdoor experiences and volunteering opportunities will be offered by the programme. Picture: Matixmix/Adobe Stock

News 21 February 2024

First recipients of DCMS enrichment partnership announced

Denise Hatton: 'Youth services are not a luxury but the bedrock of a prosperous future.' Picture: YMCA

News 13 February 2024

English councils increase spending on youth services

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer attends the opening of the YIF-funded Shed in Chichester. Picture: Lucy Frazer/Twitter

News 9 February 2024

Government announces latest youth work grant recipients

There are a range of resources designed to promote LGBT+ inclusivity. Picture: New Africa/Adobe Stock

Features 8 February 2024

Resources for professionals to promote LGBT+ inclusivity

Young people supported the idea of a mentorship scheme to help transitions to adult services, the report finds. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 7 February 2024

Justice and youth work partnerships 'key to continued support' for racially minoritised young people

Jaffer Ali Hussain is head of youth practice for the North of England at The Children’s Society.

Best Practice 1 February 2024

How I Got Here: Jaffer Ali Hussain, head of youth practice for the North of England

The coalition is calling for support hubs to be opened across the country. Picture: Valerii Honcharuk/Adobe Stock

News 1 February 2024

Youth charities issue mental health improvements plea to politicians

Wigan Youth Zone counts on voluntary support to run critical services for young people. Picture: Chris Foster

Analysis 30 January 2024

King’s Award recognises voluntary services

MPs are seeking views on changes to youth provision since the last general election. Picture: Jacob Lund/Adobe Stock

News 29 January 2024

MPs’ youth work review seeks professional views

Keir Starmer has pledged to increase youth services if his party is elected. Picture: Labour Party

News 25 January 2024

Labour pledges new youth hubs in plan to tackle knife crime

Campaigners have warned that youth homelessness figures could be higher due to numbers of people sofa surfing. Picture: Monkey Business/Adobe Stock

News 25 January 2024

Campaign to reduce risk of homelessness for young people

Anne Longfield has created the think tank, building on the work of the Commission on Young Lives. Picture: Commission on Young Lives

News 19 January 2024

Longfield's Centre for Young Lives aims to improve childhoods across the country

Redthread has grown rapidly since 2018 and now delivers youth work in 13 hospitals in England. Picture: Redthread

News 9 January 2024

New Redthread chief targets period of stability and consolidation

Services will be designed in collaboration with young people. Picture: Adobe Stock/ zinkevych

News 5 January 2024

Future service design project to focus on digital youth work