BUILD BERKSHIRE’S FUTURE WITH US
You’re invited to join a select group of business and community leaders from across Berkshire for an evening of conversation, insight and connection.
Hear directly from young people, discover the impact Berkshire Youth is already making and explore practical ways businesses can support future talent and stronger communities.
Your voice matters in shaping what comes next for Berkshire’s young people.
Thursday 10th December 2026
16:00pm to 18:00pm
Waterside Youth & Community Centre, Newbury, RG14 1DS
WHY THIS MATTERS
Berkshire’s future starts with its young people.
The challenges facing young people don’t just affect individuals.
They have implications for our communities, our future workforce and Berkshire’s long-term economic success. And they are challenges Berkshire’s business community can help address.
That’s why Berkshire Youth is bringing together leaders from across Berkshire’s business community to listen, learn and start a conversation about what we can achieve together.
THE CHALLENGE
1 in 5
children living
in poverty across
Berkshire*
60%
increase in
16 to 18-year-olds registered as NEET in West Berkshire
in 2025*
1 in 8
young people
nationally are not
in education, employment
or training*
*Source: DWP, Children in Low Income Families: local area statistics; West Berkshire Council;
Alan Millburn Interim Report in Young People and Work Review
HAVE YOUR SAY
Your perspective matters.
Join a select group of Berkshire’s business and community leaders to explore:
HAVE YOUR SAY
Be part of the conversation shaping Berkshire’s future.
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The challenges facing young people across Berkshire
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Why this matters for employers and the local economy
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The impact Berkshire Youth is already making
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Practical ways businesses can support future talent and stronger communities
WHY SHOULD BUSINESSES BE PART OF THIS
Businesses have more to offer young people than funding alone.
They can provide skills, experiences, role models, networks and visibility of career paths that young people may not otherwise encounter.
In return, stronger connections between businesses and young people can help Berkshire:
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Develop a more confident and work-ready future talent pool
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Broaden awareness of local careers and industries
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Create opportunities for young people from different backgrounds
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Strengthen the communities in which businesses operate
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Build a more inclusive and resilient local economy
WHAT TO EXPECT
An informal and engaging evening, with festive refreshments and opportunities to:
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Meet young people supported by Berkshire Youth
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Experience some of the work taking place at Waterside Youth & Community Centre
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Hear personal stories and perspectives
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Connect with other Berkshire business leaders
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Contribute to a discussion about future collaboration
You will leave with a clearer understanding of the challenges facing young people locally, the work already happening and the ways Berkshire’s business community can help.
BUILD BERKSHIRE'S FUTURE WITH US
Thursday 10th December 2026
16:00pm to 18:00pm
Waterside Youth & Community Centre,
Newbury, RG14 1DS