collaborating with other youth charities, building strong relationships with government departments and parliamentarians from major political parties. Most importantly, we listen to the views of young people and ensure they’re heard by the people whose decisions affect their future.
In the run‑up to the 2024 UK General Election, we published our Youth Voices research, which surveyed over 3,000 young people aged 14–24 to understand which issues matter most to them and how engaged they feel with politics. Our central ask was the Youth Voice Pledge, calling for young people to have a meaningful role in shaping decisions on the issues that directly affect their lives. We welcome the fact that the Government’s new National Youth Strategy, developed by DCMS and co‑produced with young people, explicitly places young people at the centre of decision‑making and embeds structured youth engagement across policy development.
Enrichment activities provide opportunities for young people to develop essential personal, social and emotional skills and engage with education.
Read the latest on DofE’s influencing and advocacy work: events we’ve hosted or attended, reports and research, and advice for young people.
Reports
We work with leading organisations in the enrichment and youth sector to develop reports and research to understand how we can improve young people’s access to high-quality enrichment opportunities and trusted adult support. Read more about Reports and Research.
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