🚨 What’s the biggest barrier to delivering more outdoor learning with young people? Staff time? Access to spaces? Funding? Young people’s interest? We want to hear from the youth sector. 👉 Share your view by 7 September: bit.ly/August_2026 One question. One minute. Your insight matters.

✨ One question. One minute. Your insight matters. 🚨 Final reminder! There are just a few hours left to have your say. Does your organisation currently have a clear policy or approach to safely integrate AI and digital tools into youth work? 👉 Vote now: bit.ly/JOQ_July26 Poll closes today.

5 Simple Ways to Fundraise for Young People Looking for a fundraising idea? Take on a run, organise a walk, host a bake sale, set up a cycling challenge or run a World Cup sweepstake.

💜 #LonelinessAwarenessWeek Want to learn more about youth loneliness? Created by young people in our network, this free resource helps youth workers understand loneliness through the lens of lived experience. 👉 Download it here: tacklingyouthloneliness.org.uk/wp-content/u... #YouthLoneliness

🚨 Last chance to have your say How do you expect local election results in your area to affect your ability to deliver effective youth work over the next 12 months? 👉 Vote now: bit.ly/JOQ_June26 Or comment with your answer (1–6). One question. One minute. Your insight matters. ⏳ Closes 18 June.

Today marks 10 years of #LonelinessAwarenessWeek. At UK Youth, tackling youth loneliness is an important part of our work to build stronger connections and a greater sense of belonging for young people.

🏃‍♂️ Our incredible London Marathon runners raised £61,042.71 for UK Youth 💙 Thank you to every runner, donor, volunteer and supporter who helped make this possible. Join Team UK Youth for the 2027 TCS #LondonMarathon 👇 www.ukyouth.org/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/#London-marathon

Thank you for showing up, listening and making a difference. 👏 #VolunteersWeek #BuildingConnections #CCEP #YouthWork #MakingADifference

Their support as Local Leads and volunteers continues to make a real difference in communities across the UK — helping young people feel seen, supported and inspired. #VolunteersWeek #BuildingAspirations #YouthWorkWorks #Employability #SocialImpact

📣 One week to go! Our OLYWSSG meeting is open to all. Come help shape the new "High-Quality Outdoor Learning in a Youth Work Setting" Guide and connect with peers. 📆 9th June | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Free on Zoom 🔗 Register: zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Because before interviews, applications or careers, young people need belief in themselves. ✨ #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #BuildingConnections #YouthWork #InclusionMatters #YouthEmpowerment

🏃 Run the 2027 TCS #LondonMarathon for UK Youth 💙 Every mile helps widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work across the UK — supporting young people with safe spaces, trusted adults and opportunities to thrive. 👉 Register your interest www.ukyouth.org/get-involved... #UKYouth

Happy Outdoor Classroom Day! Today is #OutdoorClassroomDay and we celebrate that millions of young people around the world are enjoying the benefits of learning outside the classroom. At UK Youth we love this and are committed to much more! How are you getting outside today? 🍃

Outdoor Learning Youth Work Sector Specialist Group Meeting: open to all. Help shape the new High-Quality Outdoor Learning in a Youth Work Setting Guide with Dave Harvey and connect with others across the sector. 📆 9 June 2026 ⏰ 10:30am–12pm 👉 Free to join! Register here - zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We’re looking for organisations to host Belong events in Bradford & Darlington. Bring people together to tackle youth loneliness and create solutions. Costs covered and up to £1,000 for youth-led projects. 👉 Fill out the short form by 5 June to get involved - forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Feeling inspired? Run the 2027 London Marathon for UK Youth 👉 Register your interest: www.ukyouth.org/get-involved... #UKYouth #LondonMarathon #Fundraising

And thank you to every volunteer who cheered at mile 20 — your support makes a huge difference.

Special shoutout to Maria, Shaun, William, David & Gabby for proudly representing the UK Youth family 🙌

Huge congratulations to our incredible UK Youth London Marathon runners! 💙🏃‍♂️ 23 amazing people took on 26.2 miles to raise vital funds for young people across the UK.

David is taking on the challenge with this being his first ever marathon! As our previous Chair of Trustees - he's seen the impact of youth work.

Another runner is marking 10 years in London by running for young people. “As a paediatrician, I see the difference a trusted adult can make.”

Freddie is running his first marathon… backwards! He knows that every pound raised will drive impact to young people in the UK

3 runners. 1 goal. 💙 Supporting young people through the London Marathon.

Partnerships like this show the power of youth work to unlock potential. 👉 Read the blog and explore the Year 2 impact report: www.ukyouth.org/2026/04/buil... #YouthWorkWorks #YouthEmployment

Flexible funding helped organisations stay open, support wellbeing and create opportunities for young people. Read our report.🔽 www.ukyouth.org/our-partnerships-primark/

Through Primark and UK Youth’s Community Impact Fund: • £175,000 invested • 11 youth organisations supported • 10,098 young people reached 🔽

Youth organisations know what their communities need. That’s why unrestricted funding matters. 🔽

We’re so proud of Billy—7 marathons in 7 days for one powerful purpose. 💪 At UK Youth, our mission is to widen access to youth work and outdoor learning, helping more young people build confidence, improve wellbeing, and feel ownership of their future.

Feeling inspired? Take on your own fundraising challenge for UK Youth. Run, walk, or host a community event. Local action. National impact. #UKYouth #LondonMarathon #Fundraising www.ukyouth.org/get-involved...

Louise is running the London Marathon for UK Youth. 🏃‍♀️ As a former outdoor learning instructor, she’s seen how youth work transforms young lives. From confidence to belonging — these experiences shape futures. That’s what Louise is running for. 👉 Support her journey & donate today bit.ly/4vn8svY