Patchwork Foundation

We are a non-partisan charity supporting participation of young people in democracy and civil society #GetInvolved #Masterclass #MPoftheYearAwards

[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

We were delighted to host Karin Sheppard, SVP & MD for Europe at IHG Hotels & Resorts, for our latest masterclass. 🌍

Her advice: let your values guide you, find work that energises you, and make the most of every opportunity. 💙

Apply for next year’s cohort ⬇️ #GetInvolved

[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🏖️ New voices, big questions and plenty of #GetInvolved signs. Earlier this month, delegates spent three days at Green Party Conference in Brighton meeting MPs, AMs and councillors. Here's how our Patchworkers made it count 👉

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🎓 Masterclass with Paul Drechsler CBE, whose business career spans Brazil, the USA & the Netherlands. His advice: know your North Star, take risks & lead as a team.

Apply for next year’s cohort via the link in our bio.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

📢 Masterclass Programme applications are OPEN! 🎉

Backed by @AndyBurnhamGM, we open doors into politics for young people without connections.

Apply and register for drop in call following the link in our bio.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🎓 Masterclass at No10 with Kathy Hall, Deputy Head of the No10 Delivery Unit, who’s led delivery from the Covid-19 Taskforce to public services.

Register your interest for next year’s cohort via the link in our bio.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

⚽ Masterclass with Rachel Pavlou, who has championed women’s football at @FA since 1998! Her advice to our Patchworkers: lead with kindness, show up with enthusiasm & be dependable.

Join next year’s cohort: link in bio.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

📢 Masterclass Programme: 1 week to go!

Former PM Lord Cameron calls our work training young people in campaigning, then GetInvolved putting it into practice, groundbreaking. Applications open Fri 16th Oct - link in bio.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🎓 Masterclass with Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi, former Chancellor & Education Secretary! His advice to our Patchworkers: be confident in yourself, hold your ground & know your why.

Join next year's cohort via the link in our bio.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🤝 Five meet & greets, a roundtable, eight fringe events and the Leader's speech live in the hall. Here's how our Patchworkers spent three days at Conservative Party Conference 👉

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🏛️ Which MP best represents your generation?

Nominations are now open for Young Person's MP of the Year! It's an open public vote, so have your say before voting closes this Friday, 9 Oct 👇

https://t.co/LuAdFastjv

[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🎓 Masterclass with Susan Acland-Hood, Permanent Secretary at DfE! Her advice to our Patchworkers: follow your purpose, seek feedback & be bold.

Register your interest for next year's cohort via the link in our bio.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🇬🇧 Masterclass at No10! Our Patchworkers met Ailsa Terry, the PM's Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs, and David Tinline, the PM's foreign affairs speechwriter. Thank you both!

Register for next year's cohort via our bio 👇

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

📢 2027 Masterclass Programme: 2 weeks to go! Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP says no-one should feel disadvantaged wanting a career in Parliament - that's the gap our Masterclass closes. Apps open Fri 16th Oct - link in bio.

[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

Last week, L'myah Sherae, Founder & CEO of Enact Equality, joined our Patchworkers to share her journey from Nottingham to Parliament and the courage it takes to speak out.

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🎤 From the fringe to the front row. Three days at #Lab26 meeting ministers, MPs and mayors, plus the Leader's speech live in the hall. Here's how our Patchworkers made every moment count 👉

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[Uma Kumaran MP @Uma_Kumaran]

It was a lot of fun to join the young @UKPatchwork team for a roundtable on how we can make our politics more inclusive, accessible and representative - especially to discuss how we can break down barriers for young people trying to enter these spaces.

I’ll always champion a politics where everyone feels heard and empowered to get involved, both here in Parliament and Stratford and Bow.

[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

Last week, Sir Vernon Bogdanor CBE joined our Patchworkers for a masterclass on why young voices matter. Young people vote far less than older generations, so to get the policies you want, you have to get involved!

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🏛️ MP of the Year Judge Spotlight: Sophie Layton, our second Patchwork Foundation alumni representative.

An award-winning editor and freelance political journalist, and a 2024 Patchwork alumna herself, Sophie joins us to help celebrate this year's outstanding politicians.

[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🧳 Conference season, sorted. Our Patchworkers spent three days at #LDConf 2026 turning curiosity into real conversations with MPs & councillors - meet & greets, roundtables, fringe events and speeches. Swipe for the recap 👉

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[Patchwork Foundation @UKPatchwork]

🏛️ MP of the Year Judge Spotlight: Sabrina Daniel, our Patchwork Foundation alumni representative.

A 2024 Patchwork Masterclass graduate and co-host of last year's awards, Sabrina returns this year to help recognise outstanding parliamentarians. We're so pleased to welcome her.