victoria collin
chester le street, DUR (UK)
Role(s):
Founder/Owner/Principal
youth project
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Location:
chester le street
Industry:
Non Profit
Year Founded:
2008
Number Employees:
1-10 people
Description:
Give a voice and influence to young people, particularly those facing disadvantage, in relation to things to do and places to go and convey a powerful message to young people that their needs and aspirations are important
• Change the way local authorities and their partners commission and provide activities and facilities for young people, especially in deprived neighborhoods, and increase the responsiveness of providers to what young people want
• Improve things to do and places to go in line with what young people want in their neighborhoods and thereby increase their participation in positive activities
• Provide opportunities for young people to develop their confidence, knowledge, skills and abilities and gain recognition and/or accreditation for them
• Increase the well-being of young people by contributing to the achievement of the five Every Child Matters (ECM) outcomes through engagement in activities that have a positive impact on their development
• Increase young people's engagement with their services more generally and with democratic processes at the local level