Principles of the network
Principles of the network
Our approach to collaboration and alliances with other organisations – June 2020
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The Network of Regional Youth Work Units: England brings together independent organisations working to support the youth sector at regional level in the English regions. At present our members cover 6 of the 9 regions and we aim to recruit relevant organisations to join the network and support youth work in the other 3 regions over the next 1-2 years.
Regional Youth Work Units act as hubs for developing and supporting youth work in their regions, working with commissioners, providers and young people themselves to ensure the sector is well-informed, skilled and responsive to changes in government policies and young people’s needs.
The Network regularly works with organisations with a national (and sometimes international) footprint and role in supporting aspects of the work of the youth sector, in order to inform policy developments, engage parts of the youth sector who may otherwise not be able to access national initiatives and knowledge, and provide regional intelligence to national organisations while informing organisations in the region of national developments that could affect their practice and environment. This role is recognised and valued by national organisations and government bodies, and has resulted in positive outcomes for youth work, youth workers and young people.
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Our approach to collaboration and alliances with other organisations – June 2020
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The Network of Regional Youth Work Units: England brings together independent organisations working to support the youth sector at regional level in the English regions. At present our members cover 6 of the 9 regions and we aim to recruit relevant organisations to join the network and support youth work in the other 3 regions over the next 1-2 years.
Regional Youth Work Units act as hubs for developing and supporting youth work in their regions, working with commissioners, providers and young people themselves to ensure the sector is well-informed, skilled and responsive to changes in government policies and young people’s needs.
The Network regularly works with organisations with a national (and sometimes international) footprint and role in supporting aspects of the work of the youth sector, in order to inform policy developments, engage parts of the youth sector who may otherwise not be able to access national initiatives and knowledge, and provide regional intelligence to national organisations while informing organisations in the region of national developments that could affect their practice and environment. This role is recognised and valued by national organisations and government bodies, and has resulted in positive outcomes for youth work, youth workers and young people.
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Our Work
The Centre for Youth Voice’s work is built around three pillars: Insight to understand young people’s experiences, Involve to support meaningful participation, and Impact to influence policy and practice.
Insights from young people's voices and research.
Involve
Involve young people in the decision making process.
Impact
Impact and evaluation of youth voice on policy and practice.
Training and events
The Centre for Youth Voice advocates for and supports a stronger role for the voices of young people in research, decision-making, and evaluation.
Our Publications
The Publications section showcases research, reports, and briefings that highlight young people’s voices and provide evidence to inform policy and practice.​
Our History
The Centre for Youth Voice was established in 2021 to strengthen youth-led research and participation, and in 2025 transitioned to the Network of Regional Youth Work Units to continue amplifying young people’s voices and impact.
Voices
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