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THE UNHEARD - Watch the 6 Episodes of unheard voices from the Southwark community youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… via @YouTube #Southwark
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We’re hiring for our Young People’s Action Group!
✅Aged 16–24
✅Live in a London borough
✅Want to make a real impact
Get paid to shape policies, influence decisions, and represent young Londoners.
👉Apply here: london.gov.uk/programmes-str…
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Latest figures show prevention is making the difference.
With support from @SadiqKhan, we’ve worked in partnership to put early intervention at the heart of London’s approach, keeping young people safe and helping them thrive.
More on @BBCLondonNews: bbc.in/49qTEnv
Active Communities Network retweeted
We can't arrest our way out of violence.
@LibPeck on how @SadiqKhan has backed our prevention and early intervention approach and how putting young people front and centre is having impact in driving down violence in London.
Piece in @DailyMirror 👇
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/yo…
We’re delighted to share that @ActiveCN, with partners @TheatrePeckham, Bethwin Road Adventure Playground & CAMHS, has been awarded @MaudsleyCharity funding
Together we’ll support young people’s mental health in Southwark through play, sport & arts! #BuildingBrighterFutures
📣 We're delighted to announce the awarding of £7.5m to 11 projects involving 50 organisations through our Building Brighter Futures programme - supporting young people’s mental health in Southwark, Lambeth, Lewisham and Croydon.
Read more: maudsleycharity.org/building…
Active Communities Network retweeted
⚽️ COACHES WANTED!
We are looking for coaches to join our Jaguars family. 🐆
With teams from U9’s to U13’s we have opportunities for all.
#madeforthisgame #girlsfootball
Active Communities Network retweeted
Tackling youth violence and creating opportunity must start with communities.
Brilliant to have @JanetDaby in Peckham to see the award-winning #MyEnds programme- backed by the Mayor’s Violence Reduction Unit.
From sports to mentoring, it shows what’s possible when we invest in our young people 💥
Active Communities Network retweeted
Our award-winning MyEnds programme delivers both universal and targeted support for young people.
With @Miatsf, we welcomed @JanetDaby @educationgovuk to Peckham to
show how our community-led approach with @ActiveCN mirrors national plans for Young Futures hubs.
@LibPeck
Active Communities Network retweeted
📢Are you a young Londoner aged 16-24?
💡Apply now to join our agenda-setting Young People's Action Group to ensure your voice and opinion helps shape policy and funding decisions to make London a better place for all young people: bit.ly/3Hk8bFG
So many young people, families & communities are affected by the devastating impact of knife crime. Raising awareness is vital. @ActiveCN we stand with this campaign & remain committed to educating & reducing the harm caused by this deadly weapon. #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek #MyEnds
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In 6 years, we have invested in 400,000 positive opportunities.
With @SadiqKhan's support, we can see the impact ✨prevention✨ is having on tackling violence by investing in young people and communities.
Watch to find out why we believe violence is preventable, not inevitable.
Empowering Women & Girls programme funded by @BelfastHarbour , an intergenerational approach to inspire women & girls to share their journey’s for life long learning. #womenofstrength
#EVAWG
#inspirational @Aspire2AchieveL @ledleyhall
Active Communities Network retweeted
What's your order? 📋
My Life My Say has launched a national youth consultation with @DCMS @iwill_movement @Savanta_UK to ensure that young people’s voices are at the heart of shaping a new National Youth Strategy.
#WhatsYourOrder #DeliverYou
iwill.org.uk/NYS-Deliver-You…
Investing in local youth workers across Southwark & Lambeth to build safer, stronger communities.
With support from MyEnds funding, we’re offering L1 Youth Work course to volunteers, coaches & trainee youth workers, equipping them with vital skills to support young people.
Thank you to our guest panelists, Cllr @NatashaEnnin, @WilliamHoungbo & @Ambecommunity for sharing their journeys at our Civic Leadership programme last night. Representation in civic duties is crucial for driving change in our diverse communities. @lb_southwark #Representation
Pioneering trust-based grassroots funding, the Southwark Changemakers Programme empowers residents to tackle local issues with small grants. Backed by @UnitedStSaviour supports up to 30 groups focusing on underfunded communities.
Find out more here activecommunities.org.uk/sou…
We know investing in mentoring is a powerful way to combat youth violence. We continue to offer guidance, support & positive role models, our youth workers & coaches help young people find hope & purpose beyond conflict. @LDN_VRU @MayorofLondon @Miatsf @LibPeck #youthworkmatters
📢“We have seen the life-changing impact this relationship can have on a young person, sometimes at a time of crisis." - @LibPeck
➡️More on @standardnews: Sir Sadiq Khan hails impact of mentor provision for 100,000 young Londoners | The Standard
As we approach end of the year, we want to take a moment to express our appreciation to each of you for your unwavering support. On behalf of the entire team at Active Communities Network, we wish you a very Happy New Year. #HappyNewYear2025