Shaping the Future with Young People

🌍 Across the UK, there’s growing recognition that young people must be at the heart of shaping services, strategies, and investment. At Together  St Paul’s Community Development Trust, we’re proud that this has been central to our approach for many years – not just a summer focus, but an year-round commitment.

This summer, our youth work continues to be guided by the priorities young people tell us matter most: safe spaces, trusted relationships, skills for the future, and opportunities to make a difference in their community.

By embedding youth voice into strategy and delivery, we’re not only responding to today’s needs but also staying ahead of national trends in youth participation and co-production. For us, it’s not a “tick-box” exercise – it’s the foundation of how we work.

💡 As debates about the future of youth services continue nationally, we’re showing what’s possible when young people are partners, not passengers.