The Southeast Youth Participation Collective is a groundbreaking initiative connecting participation workers from local authorities across the Southeast. This collaborative network is designed to amplify the voices of care-experienced young people, ensuring they are central to shaping the services that impact their lives.
We believe that when young people’s perspectives are heard, services become more inclusive, effective, and meaningful. By equipping participation workers with the tools, training, and support they need, we’re creating a space where innovation, collaboration, and empowerment thrive.
What We Do
Drive Regional Impact: Facilitating research, campaigns, and projects that amplify youth voices, creating a cohesive, impactful approach across the region.
Build Strong Networks: Bringing participation workers together to share best practices, foster collaboration, and learn from each other.
Empower Youth Voices: Establishing a Youth Ambassadors Programme, giving care-experienced young people a platform to lead and influence regional initiatives.
Enhance Skills: Providing targeted training and resources for participation workers and young people, ensuring they can confidently advocate for change.
Why It Matters
Across the Southeast, youth participation efforts can be fragmented, leaving some young voices unheard. The Collective addresses this by creating a united front—bringing consistency, innovation, and shared purpose to youth engagement. Together, we can overcome systemic barriers and build a future where care-experienced young people are empowered to shape the services that matter most to them.
Why Join Us?
By joining the Southeast Youth Participation Collective, you’ll:
- Be part of a regional movement transforming youth participation practices.
- Access training, tools, and resources to enhance your skills.
- Collaborate with a network of peers to share ideas and tackle challenges together.
- Empower care-experienced young people to lead, advocate, and inspire.
Let’s Make a Difference
This is your opportunity to be part of a movement that drives meaningful change for care-experienced young people. Together, we can create a future where every voice is heard, valued, and acted upon. If you are a Local Authority or an organisation supporting care experienced people in the Southeast – Join us today and be part of the Southeast Youth Participation Collective – drop us a line…info@southeastrcc.gov.uk