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Berkshire Community Foundation Case Study
We are delighted to have worked with Berkshire Community Foundation on a new case study showing how we have worked together and the positive impact this has made on the lives on local young people.
29 April 2021
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News from The Wayz
We caught up with Gareth who told us what’s been happening at The Wayz this month.
29 April 2021
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Training Update
The training team are really excited to have recently started two new Leadership Programmes, funded by Greenham Trust.
29 April 2021
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Day in the Life of our Youth Worker, Katie
We asked our fantastic youth worker, Katie, what she does on a typical day.
29 April 2021
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Youth Survey
We are very excited to announce that the results of our youth survey will be shared across Berkshire shortly.
29 April 2021
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Meet the Trustees – Armelle Boisset
This time we meet Armelle Boisset, who has been a Trustee of Berkshire Youth for four years.
29 April 2021
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Please Donate!
From midnight this Sunday friends Sam, Amy and Ben are taking part in the 4/4/24 Challenge to raise vital funds for Berkshire Youth.
29 April 2021
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Exciting Vacancies
Are you looking for an exciting new role? Apply to join our incredible team!
29 April 2021
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Supporter Focus – Cream Design
Berkshire Youth are extremely grateful to all of the local companies who support us.
29 April 2021
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NYA Guidance Update – 12 April 2021
Today, the nation moves from step 1B to 2 on the government’s roadmap.
12 April 2021
CEO’s Thoughts (April Newsletter)
29 April 2021
Welcome to our April newsletter.
As we move through the roadmap out of lockdown, it is great to see that we can start to offer support to young people in more of a recognisable delivery model. Young people have been brilliant at coping with all the changes and milestones, exams then no exams, but as members of our communities it is important that we all show them support and encouragement. It has been heartening to hear stories of local businesses and companies sticking to promises of apprenticeships and real opportunities for those finding themselves in long-term employment. This is what makes our communities so great.
There are loads of good stories in this newsletter. Our youth survey has provided the voice for local young people. We are so pleased that over 700 young people took the time to complete this survey and thank each and every one of them. Let’s hope we can get your voices listened to.
In the survey, young people identified their need for a “safe space”, a massive priority for them. I’m delighted to report that the Waterside project is nearing completion. The centre is starting to look great and will be a tribute to the young people who have seen so many services cut and centres closed down. This really is terrific news and we are now developing those partnerships to make the offer the best possible place for young people to engage in positive activities and out of school opportunities. We have had some local support from companies and individuals but it would be even better if at this point more local companies and business could come forward to support the project and in turn the young people of Newbury. We were hoping to take the building from the builders on the 1 June but, as with all significant refurbishments, there has been some delay in the supply of materials and we are now hoping for a mid-June final completion date. We are currently working hard to get a summer programme ready for the school holidays.
Looking forward to welcoming you all to the centre in the very near future!