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More than a third of young people say they have gone a whole day without food, research finds. Picture: Centrepoint

News 21 July 2022

Half of young people skipping meals as cost of living increases, Centrepoint finds

Experts have recommended keeping children out of the sun. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 July 2022

Heatwave advice for schools, early years and youth work settings issued

An extra £12m of funding will be available for youth social action projects. Image: AdobeStock

News 8 July 2022

Youth social action gets funding boost

The YPDG is made up of 30 members. Picture: Shout Out UK

News 6 July 2022

DCMS announces funding extension for youth policy development group

Council officials, youth zone volunteers and member Amy, aged 16, officially open Warrington Youth Zone. Picture: OnSide Youth Zones

News 6 July 2022

Warrington Youth Zone opens

John Poyton will step down after 20 years at the charity. Picture: Redthread

News 28 June 2022

Redthread chief John Poyton steps down

Rico, aged 19, told the House of Lords about the importance of youth work in his life. Picture: Peer Power

News 24 June 2022

Young people laud youth work role in tackling trauma

Entry to employment and confidence of young people have been cited by researchers as key successes of the scheme. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 June 2022

Research reveals success for interventions to help young people into work

A welcome celebration held in Islington was attended by local MP Jeremy Corbyn

Analysis 21 June 2022

Initiatives to aid Ukraine arrivals

Mobile provision, like the Hackney Playbus, can bring much-needed facilities and expertise directly to children and families who might not otherwise access services

Features 21 June 2022

Mobile provision: Children’s services on the road

Illustration: Valenty/Adobe Stock

Funding 21 June 2022

Blagrave Trust regional grants

Hannah Jenkins: 'I felt like I was making a positive difference during an incredibly difficult time for our young people'

Best Practice 21 June 2022

How I Got Here: Hannah Jenkins, youth worker, Wigan Youth Zone

Campaigners are calling for more investment in support for residents from government. Picture: John Lyon's Charity

News 14 June 2022

Grenfell: Charity urges government to ‘step up’ support five years on from tragedy

Blackpool is among the most densely populated areas in the North West of England. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 June 2022

Review urges Blackpool to create youth work strategy with young people

Funding has been granted to organisations supporting young people into work. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 June 2022

£1.35m grant for projects to improve job prospects of marginalised young people