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Author Archives: Katy Miller
Investment in Research & Design is Vital for Sector, says YouthNet
More investment in Research & Design (R& D), in collaboration with the commercial world, is vital for the sector to keep pace with advances in digital technology, says online charity YouthNet. Which is why, in partnership with Nominet Trust and … Continue reading
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Our young Virgin London Marathon runners
In a little over a three weeks time, after hundreds of hours and miles of training and arguably one of the coldest, wettest winter’s I can remember (!?) around 400 ‘Team Run for It’ runners from all walks of life, … Continue reading
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TheSite and Dear Deidre!
Last month, TheSite were thrilled to join forces with the legendary Dear Deidre from The Sun for a very special competition. Budding agony aunts and uncles were invited to respond to a ‘dilemma’ with their best advice, along with 50 … Continue reading
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Haile Gebrselassie urges Virgin London Marathon runners to join charity campaign
One of the world’s greatest distance runners and Olympic Gold medalist, Haile Gebrselassie, is backing charities Age UK and YouthNet to encourage runners in April’s Virgin London Marathon to raise funds and awareness to tackle loneliness and isolation across … Continue reading
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Youth charities launch campaign to challenge misconceptions about self-harm
(as the number of young people seeking help rockets) ChildLine, YouthNet (the charity behind TheSite.org), Selfharm.co.uk and YoungMinds are to launch a myth busting campaign to mark Self-Harm Awareness Day on Friday 1st March. The day is supported by X-Factor … Continue reading
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A third of grandparents don’t see their grandchildren regularly, says new research
Virgin London Marathon 2013 charities unite generations to combat isolation According to new research which highlights the extent of loneliness amongst older people, almost a third (32%) of grandparents aged 65+ in Great Britain only see their grandchildren once a … Continue reading
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The Queens Diamond Jubilee Volunteering Award
Rochelle Sampy, one of TheSite.org Leaders, explains her role to collect a special award for volunteering on behalf of YouthNet. As a TheSite.org Leader, I put the ‘Y’ in ‘youth–led’. As a young person, I give a sense of legitimacy … Continue reading
TheSite.org at 16
It was wonderful to see supporters, friends and staff of YouthNet come together in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Academy of Arts last week, to celebrate TheSite.org’s 16th Birthday. 16 is a poignant milestone for TheSite.org so we wanted … Continue reading
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Innovative plans to support digital generation unveiled as TheSite.org comes of age
YouthNet is celebrating the 16th Birthday of its pioneering online support service for young people, TheSite.org this week (Wednesday October 17th). The charity will mark the anniversary by announcing: exciting development plans for TheSite.org, a new research project into young … Continue reading
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Charity offers tips to Freshers to help boost job prospects
YouthNet, the charity behind online guide-to-life TheSite.org, is offering practical advice to this season’s Freshers, on how to make the most out of the opportunities at university to help boost their skills and experience. TheSite.org’s ‘Student Life’ section, offers tips … Continue reading
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