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Author Archives: Emma Thomas
Young people’s pay freeze. Things need to change.
Young people’s futures were once again at the centre of controversy following Vince Cable’s decision to freeze young people’s wages last week. He said: “I believe that the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission strike the right balance between pay … Continue reading
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Self injury- together we can help
How many of us would really know what to do if a young person confided in us that they had been hurting themselves? We’d be concerned. We’d want them to stop. But would we know how to really help? Now … Continue reading
YouthNet highlights of 2011
So the baubles and tinsel are up and there is chocolate aplenty, yet each day the office becomes quieter as YouthNet staff head off for their well-deserved Christmas break. So, as we round up another busy year, I thought I … Continue reading
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16 years to celebrate but challenging times ahead.
At the end of last week we celebrated YouthNet’s 16th birthday. It was the perfect chance to reflect on the impact that we’ve made so far and hear from young people using our services about the challenges that lay ahead. … Continue reading
Glimmers of hope & inspiring moments
With all the riots last week and the devastating impact on people’s lives, there have been a few glimmers of hope and some inspiring moments. Last Friday, I met the man behind riotcleanup.com which has played such a huge part … Continue reading
Valuing routes to volunteering
One of the opportunities of being new in post (now a month & half in, and loving it), is the chance to meet some of our great partners and see the value of their work first-hand. This week I met … Continue reading
Welcome to the new YouthNet.org
Spring is here and it felt time for a refresh, with a new look and feel for the site. At YouthNet, we are constantly looking for new ways to ensure we meet our audiences’ needs, and we felt that we … Continue reading
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Fiona Dawe OBE, YouthNet Chief Executive, wins Charity Times 2010 Outstanding Individual Achievement Award
Last night at the Charity Times Awards, YouthNet’s Chief Executive, Fiona Dawe, won the Outstanding Individual Achievement Award for her years of work in the voluntary sector. Fiona was unable to receive the award in person, but she recorded this … Continue reading
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