Our public engagement work places young people at the forefront of dialogue and decision-making. We co-create and host national events from youth conferences and film premieres to panel discussions and consultations, where young people speak directly to professionals, decision-makers and the wider public.
These events raise awareness and build dialogue between young people, professionals and policymakers. Whether they’re launching a campaign, screening a new film or chairing a panel, young people lead the conversation and set the agenda for change.
Each one feeds into wider campaigns, ensuring young people’s perspectives stay visible. We use these events to help shift narratives and systems. They are designed to build confidence, connect generations and strengthen youth leadership.
Case study
It’s important to address issues like poverty, exclusion, and traumatic grief.
Project Worker
About the project: Youth Conference 2024
Held at the Bristol Aquarium, our 2024 Youth Conference brought together students, teachers, government representatives and safeguarding specialists for a powerful day of performance, discussion and youth-led storytelling.
The event featured the premiere of Theatre Boy, a film made by young people tackling the national crisis of knife crime. Alongside screenings and speeches, the conference included creative workshops and awards recognising youth leadership. The day marked the launch of several new campaigns and opened vital conversations about safety, equity and reform, led by the people most affected.
In the months that followed, the films and ideas launched at the conference were used in classrooms, policy spaces and training sessions across the country. Young people continued conversations with attendees, building networks and shaping next steps.
Impact results
| Stat | Impact |
|---|---|
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200+ |
Attendees including students, educators, safeguarding professionals and policy influencers |
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5 |
Youth-led films were launched by us |
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100% |
Of surveyed attendees said the event deepened their understanding of youth perspectives (Source: Internal evaluation, 2024) |
