News

Charity reveals aims to boost youth engagement in social action

2 mins read Youth Work Cost-of-living
Groundwork, a charity which provides community action on poverty and the environment, has revealed plans to boost youth engagement in projects focussed on climate change and the cost-of-living crisis to mark its 40th anniversary.
Trudy Harris, minister for the environment addressed attendees at Groundwork's 40th anniversary parliamentary reception, highlighting the importance of giving everyone access to nature. Picture: Groundwork
Trudy Harris, minister for the environment addressed attendees at Groundwork's 40th anniversary parliamentary reception, highlighting the importance of giving everyone access to nature. Picture: Groundwork

Groundwork hosted a parliamentary reception to reflect on achievements from the past 40 years and acknowledge the current challenges facing the sector.

The reception was held in the House of Lords, and was attended by MPs, Groundwork staff, youth work professionals, and young people with experience of Groundwork’s initiatives.

Environment minister Trudy Harrison opened the event with a speech emphasising the importance of ensuring everyone has the ability to enjoy nature and the environment, particularly those from disadvantaged or urban communities where access to communal green spaces may be more difficult.

Graham Duxbury, chief executive of Groundwork, also delivered a speech, discussing how the charity has helped young people to launch careers in the environmental sector, even during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Register Now to Continue Reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's Included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here


More like this

Hertfordshire Youth Workers

“Opportunities in districts teams and countywide”

Pause Practitioner - Public Health

Hackney, London (Greater)