Our fantastic YouthNet ambassadors share our commitment to supporting young people to make informed choices, participate in society and achieve their ambitions. They do these in various ways by supporting our media campaigns, fundraising and campaigning activities and taking part in events.
Larry Lamb, Actor
Larry Lamb, TheSite.org'sdad
As a famous ‘Dad’ on screen and in his own right, we are delighted to have Larry as TheSite.org’s ‘Dad’. This is a unique role in supporting YouthNet and our online guide to life, TheSite.org, which provides impartial information and support about anything and everything for 16 to 25 year-olds, whenever and wherever they need it.
As TheSite.org’s ‘Dad’ Larry will support us in reaching young people where they’re at, helping to highlight the challenges faced by today’s young people and the need for safe, trusted and non-judgmental information and advice on everything from sex and relationships to exam stress or drugs.
“I know from my own experience that it can be tough when you’re young and you’re not sure where to turn for guidance. YouthNet just have this great insight in to young people that means they are able to help and support them online so their services are there whenever and wherever young people need them. TheSite.org is something I wish I’d come across when I was younger and I’m proud to offer my support to YouthNet as TheSite.org’s Dad.” Larry Lamb
Ed Speleers, Actor
Ed Speelers
Ed Speleers, the young actor best known for playing the lead in fantasy film Eragon, joined YouthNet as the charity’s first ambassador in March 2010.
A digital native who uses the internet to connect with fans via his personal website, EdSpeleers.com, Ed chose to support YouthNet after hearing about its LifeSupport Appeal, which hopes to raise the funds needed to redevelop TheSite.org and revolutionise online support for young people.
“I’m really enthusiastic about supporting YouthNet, because like the majority of young people, I couldn’t imagine life without the internet. Online is a great place to find guidance when you need it, but it’s really important for young people to find the right advice, which is why TheSite.org is invaluable, and why I want to help make sure it’s there for years to come.” Ed Speleers
Foreign Beggars, Band
Foreign Beggars are a critically acclaimed Rap, Grime and Dubstep group based in London. The group consists of MCs Orifice Vulgatron and Metropolis, producer Dag Nabbit and DJ Nonames. They are renowned for their eclectic and energetic live shows and currently perform well over a hundred shows a year.
Foreign Beggars, Band
They’ve performed with a number of high profile artists spanning a range of musical genres and they release their records through Dented Records; a label that is owned by the group and was created to support their own material and a host of UK underground artists.
“Foreign Beggars are proud to support a charity that is there for young people in the UK. We strongly believe that through making information and support available to young people in the right places at the right time, we can empower them to make decisions in life that are right for them.” Foreign Beggars
