Durham YouthPrint

01/09/2026

Got a big idea brewing in that brilliant brain of yours?

We've got the perfect catalyst - small grants of up to £500 to turn it into a reality! 💸

Youth Print's Small Grants, Big Ideas fund is now open for young people across County Durham. If you're 11–18, or up to 25 with SEND, and part of a Youth Print member organisation, we want to hear your genius idea! 💡

You can apply with a short form or a 3–5 minute video, and the best part? Young people get to decide which ideas get funded! 🤩

Apply by 12 October 2026 and get ready to make it happen! Up to £500 available 🎉

Contact [email protected]

16/07/2026

Huge well done to one of our lead organisations T C R The Hub on presenting their research on transport barriers for young people.
They worked so hard on the project and you can read more about it here also https://www.communityresearchdurham.org/latestnews/young-people-lead-research-in-rural-county-durham-showcasing-how-younger-generations-can-shape-communitiesnbspnbsp

26/06/2026

Our trainee youth workers have done an amazing job creating an eye catching display about what good and bad youth voice looks like.
It will have its first official outing at Seaham Youth Festival on Sunday!!

09/06/2026

Fab opportunity from one of our lead organisations. please share to young people and get in touch with Jack Drum Arts if they’re interested or require further details

🚨 ACTION STATION SUMMER PROJECT 🚨

Are you aged 13–19 and want to make a difference in your community?

Join Action Station — a FREE 3-day summer project where young people can explore ideas, develop leadership skills, and create real social action projects that matter to them, with a small pot of funding to bring ideas to life through The Key.

Through creative activities, teamwork, discussion, and planning sessions, you’ll build confidence, meet new people, and learn how to turn your ideas into action.

📅 Dates: 22nd, 23rd & 24th July
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm
📍 Location: Jack Drum Arts
🍽 Free lunch provided
🚌 Travel bursaries available

Whether you care about the environment, mental health, your local area, more activities for young people, or making positive change — this is your chance to have your voice heard and take action.

Places are limited, so get in touch to sign up or find out more!

📧 Email: [email protected] to register your interest

Funded by Million Hours via Department for Culture, Media and Sport and The National Lottery Community Fund

03/06/2026

YouthPrint was proud to provide a free Youth Zone at Durham Pride this year 🌈

We invited youth organisations from across the network to get involved, either by providing activities, taking part in the parade with their young people, or both.
Organisations taking part in the parade were also supported with funding to create their own Pride banners.

Throughout the day there was a great range of activities on offer
The weather was fantastic, the event had a brilliant turnout and it was lovely to see so many young people enjoying the day and getting involved.

It was also a great example of partnership working and the value the youth sector can bring to community events like Durham Pride!

Durham Area Youth Pelton Youth Project Creative Youth Opportunities The Activity Den Jack Drum Arts Groundwork NE & Cumbria Investing in Children - Young People's Page Live Well North East Durham Pride UK

24/04/2026

Youth Zone at Durham Pride UK 2026 – get involved!
We’re looking for County Durham Youth organisations to be part of this exciting space for young people providing either an activity and/or participating in the parade.
Register your interest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWbmB_sLbog7pUH674xhcW7xIVeCNqG8LCIlUWDa0pyjACIw/viewform?usp=header

⏰ Deadline: Thursday 30th April 2026 | See poster for details

21/04/2026

Still plenty of time to complete The National Youth Agency census. Please see shared post for further details

If you’re showing up for young people, make sure your work shows up on the Census map.

By completing the Census, you will provide essential data to help policymakers who are committed to strengthening the youth sector, by demonstrating where youth provision is responding to increased demand and where gaps in provision exist.

Make sure your work is visible by completing your Census return by 31 May:
https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/91060040/2150e43c062d

10/04/2026

The Belong North East Fund brings people together and builds a sense of belonging for communities across County Durham, Tees Valley and the wider North East.