UK Youth

12/06/2026

🏃‍♀️ Inspired by what our marathon team achieved?

This year's incredible UK Youth London Marathon runners raised an amazing £61,042.71 to support young people across the UK.

That's thousands of pounds helping young people access trusted adults, safe spaces, opportunities and support when they need it most.

To every runner, volunteer, donor and supporter — thank you. 💙

And if watching them cross the finish line has inspired you...

Why not take on the 2027 TCS London Marathon for UK Youth?

Whether you're chasing a personal challenge, running your first marathon or looking to make a difference, we'd love to have you on Team UK Youth.

👉 Register your interest:
https://www.ukyouth.org/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/ -marathon

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to support young people across the UK? Fundraising for UK Youth is a brilliant way to get involved, challenge yourself, and make a real impact.

10/06/2026

🏎️ Formula One fans, this one's for you.

Join Formula One World Champion and UK Youth President Nigel Mansell for a special evening of stories, memories and motorsport history.

Hear first-hand accounts from a career that took Nigel to the pinnacle of Formula One and IndyCar racing, including his championship-winning 1992 season and life behind the scenes with some of the sport's most iconic teams.

📍 June & July Tour Dates:
🏁 29 June – Warwick Arts Centre
🏁 30 June – Wycombe Swan Theatre
🏁 1 July – Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall
🏁 3 July – Northampton Royal & Derngate Theatre

🎟 Tickets from £46

Not only will you enjoy an incredible evening with a sporting legend, you'll also be joining Nigel in supporting our Capital Appeal to build a new indoor adventure and learning facility at Avon Tyrrell. Every year, thousands of young people go there to challenge themselves, build resilience and discover what they're capable of. This new space will ensure those life-changing experiences can continue whatever the weather.

Book now before tickets sell out.
https://www.ukyouth.org/an-evening-with-nigel-mansell/

09/06/2026

What skills need to be focused on first to empower young people to take part in physical activity vs what should be a developmental focus during the physical activity?

Join the Active Futures Community as we explore what works, share learning, and highlight best practice in physical literacy and equity.

Upcoming online sessions: https://ukyouth.circle.so/c/welcome-de7e3a

1️⃣ Fri 26 June | 1:00–2:00PM
Using walking and eco-somatic practice to support newly arrived youth: 'Belong'
Featuring Intercultural Roots for Public Health –a charity supporting young people & communities through movement, outdoor activities, creative health and ethical digital storytelling.

2️⃣ Fri 3 July | 1:00–2:00PM
Confidence Building in Sport
With Fight for Peace – combining combat sports with a range of essential youth services.

Connect, learn, and be part of a growing community of practitioners, partners, and young people committed to ensuring every young person can build a lifelong relationship with movement.

👉 Join the conversation - https://ukyouth.circle.so/c/welcome-de7e3a

05/06/2026

What do the world's first electrical safety standards and a handwritten record from Madame Tussaud's have in common?

They're both part of a remarkable historic archive now being auctioned to support young people across the UK 💙

⚡ In 1882, engineer Thomas Musgrave Heaphy created pioneering electrical safety rules that helped shape the safe adoption of electricity around the world.

🎭 In 1856, a handwritten letter documented additions to Madame Tussaud's famous waxwork collection, offering a rare glimpse into the early history of one of London's most iconic attractions.

These are just two of the fascinating stories hidden within Intact Insurance's archive collection, now being brought into the public eye for the first time.

📅 Two charity auctions:
• 9 June – Fire insurance themed auction
• 7 July – Main archive collection

Every bid placed will help support UK Youth's work with young people across the UK, helping them build confidence, develop skills and access opportunities for the future.
Because history isn't just something we preserve — it's something we can use to create brighter futures.

Find out more
https://ow.ly/4kxo50Z7sW0

04/06/2026

Want to make a difference for local youth work in your region? We are looking for youth sector leaders to sit on our grant panels for the UK Youth Fund 2026. This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to make a difference for young people!

We are especially interested in hearing from people that are traditionally under-represented in grant-making.

Sign up to get involved by 11:59pm on 10 June.

More information: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=AqEukJFoO0yxDckm015wkZ4qB0qvaKtHu9N12ZnyjXdUMU5INENMT0NFUk1FNTlDOE41UUJHN0o2UC4u

04/06/2026

A huge thank you to all the Coca-Cola Europacific Partners volunteers who support Building Connections 💙

From sharing career advice to simply having a conversation — your time makes a real difference to young people.

03/06/2026

One question. One minute. Your insight matters.

Local election results are in. What do they mean for youth work where you are?

👉 Comment 1–5 below or vote via the link - https://bit.ly/JOQ_June26

⏳ Poll closes 18 June.

The more responses we get, the clearer the picture for youth work across the UK.

02/06/2026

This , we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers from Intact Insurance who support the Building Aspirations programme alongside UK Youth. 💙

Through mentoring, employability workshops, insight sessions and scholarship panels, Intact volunteers help young people build confidence, strengthen their skills and gain valuable insight into the world of work.

Over the past year, 25 volunteers have contributed more than 100 hours of support, helping create opportunities and open doors for young people.

Their contribution goes far beyond volunteering hours — they show young people what’s possible.

Thank you to every volunteer supporting young people to build brighter futures.

01/06/2026

📣 One week to go!

Our OLYWSSG meeting is open to all. Come help shape the new "High-Quality Outdoor Learning in a Youth Work Setting" Guide and connect with peers.

📆 9th June | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Free on Zoom
🔗 Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/WZsRoVvCTBS785z4ZESXYg

Institute for Outdoor Learning

29/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we've been reflecting on how important confidence and wellbeing are for young people 💙

Through Building Connections, in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, young people are supported in calm, inclusive spaces to build confidence, meet employers and take steps towards their future.

Because feeling supported is where it all begins