Organisations supporting and Representing Young People
Putting young people’s voices at the centre of meaningful change.
Young people thrive when organisations understand their needs, aspirations and barriers to success. They are more likely to engage with services, programmes and opportunities when they feel heard, valued and involved.
I support organisations to develop meaningful youth engagement approaches that strengthen participation, improve outcomes and ensure services genuinely reflect the needs, experiences and aspirations of young people.
With over 20 years’ experience across education, leadership and local authority advisory roles, I work with organisations to design practical, evidence-informed approaches that connect strategy with real young people’s voices.
Who I Work With
I support organisations working to improve youth engagement and outcomes, including:
- Local authorities and community organisations
- Charities and voluntary sector organisations
- Employers and apprenticeship providers
- Partnerships working to improve youth outcomes
Areas of Support:
Youth Voice & Participation
Creating meaningful ways for young people to contribute and influence decision-making.
- Youth advisory groups and panels
- Focus groups and listening sessions
- Participation and engagement reviews
- Co-design approaches with young people
Programme Development
Designing and improving programmes that reflect real needs and improve engagement.
- Programme design and development
- Project planning and delivery support
- Evaluation and impact measurement
- Stakeholder engagement
Strategic Support
Strengthening organisational approaches to youth engagement and participation.
- Youth engagement strategies
- Workforce development and training
- Partnership working
- Consultancy and facilitation
Outcomes
My work helps organisations to:
- Increase participation and engagement
- Strengthen inclusion and representation
- Improve understanding of young people’s needs
- Design more effective programmes and services
- Build clearer evidence of impact
How I Work
Every organisation is different. My approach is collaborative, practical and tailored to your context.
I work alongside teams to understand current practice, identify opportunities for improvement and develop approaches that are realistic, sustainable and evidence-informed.
If you are looking to strengthen youth engagement, develop co-production approaches or improve how young people influence then let’s discuss your project.
Get in touch to arrange an initial conversation