Policy and Public Affairs @scouts Previously youth and education policy. Supporting young people to get #skillsforlife. Hiking/foraging/camping. Views my own.
Dear @Keir_Starmer: Act now to unlock access to nature for every young person.
The benefits are proven — confidence, resilience, wellbeing. But access is privileged. We urge Government to guarantee outdoor learning residentials for all.
Our letter: https://t.co/bJ4ycHAwwM
This #VolunteersWeek, we hosted a parliamentary reception to celebrate volunteers across the country and to promote our 35 hours of volunteer leave campaign.
Follow the link to find out more: https://t.co/A2Y139aEWb #TimeToVolunteer
This week, advocates Zaynub and Ben have been at Conservative Party Conference sharing the benefits of outdoor learning on mental health and wellbeing and speaking to MPs about the #SkillsForLife they have developed through being a Scout
Finished off an action packed week at Labour conference at the @CharityTimes awards. We didn’t win but I’m so proud our tiny team made it on to the shortlist for campaigning team of the year. Thank you @iwill_molly and all the amazing young people and volunteers we work with ⚜️
At #LabourConference2024 it was great to see so many charities, voluntary and civil society groups.
I was pleased to meet some of them to hear about the valuable work they do in Barnsley South and across the country.
Our youth advocates and volunteers have been at Labour Party Conference meeting new ministers and MPs, sharing Our Scouts' Manifesto and the work we're doing with @HSBC_UK on money skills. Advocate Ayisha even got the chance to interview DCMS Secretary @lisanandy#SkillsForLife
Fantastic to join @scouts at Labour conference this afternoon to hear from young people about the benefits of spending time away from smart phones and exploring the great outdoors #Lab24
Last Tuesday, our Scouts were in Parliament presenting the Scouts' manifesto to over 45 decision-makers.
We discussed ways they can support our young people and volunteers across the country, and even gave them their own Scout Changemaker badges!
Great to meet with @scouts today👋🏽 Scout groups play a key role in Sussex Weald communities, delivering rounded learning experiences & promoting outdoor activities. Last year we secured nearly £1m to boost just some of their facilities & I continue working with local groups including in Horam and Hellingly on further support🤝🏽
Great to pop in to see some @scouts in Parliament today and earn my #Changemaker badge. I am proud to be an Ambassador for Scouting locally and love all the #Parliamentweek activities
Huge thanks to @jamesmurray_ldn for his stalwart support for @scouts & booking a room for us at Portcullis House to spread the message of our #Manifesto - fantastic turnout from so many MP's , well done for earning your Changemaker badges!
We’re excited to announce @DwayneFields, adventurer and TV presenter, as the UK’s new Chief Scout. He's been appointed to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers. Read more at: https://t.co/bBc0ZgjikQ
'If you don't do politics, politics will do you' said @Kwajotweneboa at 'Youth Power Hour' - an event to hear more from Youth about the issues that matter to them! Read more below!
https://t.co/27Q0IkJsCR
Last week, Scouts and 11 other youth organisations organised Youth Power Election Hour to listen to over 100 young people ahead of the general election.
Check out what these young people had to say and how they want the new government to #BackYouth!
We want to recognise young people making a positive impact in their communities.
A big well done to Joseph, a District Youth Lead, who used our Scouts' manifesto to create the Changemaker Challenge, inspiring young people to become active citizens https://t.co/Qbk4fHSeo2 👏🏼
We’re looking forward to working with the new government to support children and young people, as well as the volunteers that deliver Scouts’ amazing low-cost activities that improve mental and physical health and develop #SkillsForLife. Our Scouts’ Manifesto asks are below 👇
At Youth Power Election Hour, young people learned about politics, shared their voices, and discussed ways to get involved.
They showed up passionate and engaged. That’s why the next government must #BackYouth.
Yesterday, Scouts joined the Power Hour Election event, where they had their voices heard and discussed why it's crucial for the next government to #BackYouth.
Huge thanks to @Ommasalma, @campbellclaret, @kwajotweneboa, and our co-presenters Ayesha & Lauren!
Great to have former DofE Youth Ambassador Lauren hosting #BackYouth's Youth Power Hour event yesterday evening, joining @campbellclaret, @Kwajotweneboa and @Ommasalma.
Thank you to the panellists and to all the young people who joined and made their voices heard.
#ListenToYouth