Voices blog

It was with great disappointment and regret that the Citizenship Foundation learned that the Department for Education, which funds The Youth of Today, would be cutting the schools part of the programme, which we have been delivering. All we know about the Government’s decision is that they are taking ‘a different approach to schools’, which necessitates concluding the Citizenship Foundation’s work as part of The Youth of Today consortium. (more…)

The Young Foundation and its team of Young Journalists have developed a survey for young people aged 13-25, and they would love for your help in filling it in and passing it along to other young people.

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The Young Foundation, a partner with us in The Youth of Today have announced today the launch of their young leaders fund called I Do Ideas. When it landed in my inbox last night I was (very geekily I admit!) quite excited to read about such an innovative approach to grant giving which avoids lengthy applications forms and instead asks for video pitches.

Young people aged 13-19 upload their big idea on to the I do Ideas website , which the Young Foundation’s youth leadership team (all aged 13 -19 too) then review. The team then ask eligible young people to pitch their big idea in person. Winning ideas get £1,000 to start it up, with 30 grants available.

Working with the Young Foundation through the grant giving aspects of The Youth of Today I have been so amazed to see the level of support they offer to grantees , making their approach to grant giving so much more holistic and effective. The I Do Ideas grant seems to be no different with the young people receiving a wealth of support along side the money , to really ensure that their idea is sustainable in making a difference to the community.

To find out more visit their website  here