Media releases

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Investment in Research & Design is Vital for Sector, says YouthNet

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Katy Miller

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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Haile Gebrselassie urges Virgin London Marathon runners to join charity campaign

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Katy Miller

  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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YouthNet invites proposals for volunteer website Do-it

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Kate Sidwell

Online charity YouthNet today (March 15th 2013) announces plans to handover its online volunteering service Do-it (www.do-it.org.uk) to a new owner by the end of the year. Interested groups will be invited to submit proposals via an open process to … Continue reading →

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Youth charities launch campaign to challenge misconceptions about self-harm

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Katy Miller

(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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YouthNet and the sector respond to Michael Gove on youth policy

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Ollie Drackford

The original letter can be found here: YouthNet and the sector respond to Michael Gove on youth policy —————————- The Rt Hon Michael Gove MPSecretary of State for EducationDepartment for EducationSanctuary BuildingGreat Smith StreetWestminsterSW1P 3BT 28 January 2013 Dear Secretary … Continue reading →

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A third of grandparents don’t see their grandchildren regularly, says new research

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Katy Miller

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 internet must be embraced if we are to stop young people self-harming, says European consortium

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Ollie Drackford

More investment must be made into the provision of online support if we are to reduce the growing number of young people in Europe who self-harm, according to research by a consortium of six youth charities and organisations representing the … Continue reading →

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Innovative plans to support digital generation unveiled as TheSite.org comes of age

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Katy Miller

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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Over a third of older people feel lonely, says new research

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Ollie Drackford

Virgin London Marathon 2013 charities unite generations to combat isolation. Over a third (34%)[i] of people aged 65+ in Great Britain feel lonely, according to new research out today from Age UK, the leading UK charity for older people, and … Continue reading →

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Charity offers tips to Freshers to help boost job prospects

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Katy Miller

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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