News & thoughts

The Centre’s Executive Director Tom Burke reflects on how the youth sector can respond to the opportunities and challenges of an increasingly data-rich world.

Each month, members of the team share writing that has made us think, inspired our work, or piqued our interest. 

Read what we've been reading this month.

We are excited to announce our latest activity, supported by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

Our latest blog for Just One Question takes a look at practitioners' views and responses gathered during Youth Work Week 2021.

Read our announcement of our Delivery Partner Organisations (DPOs) for the multi-site trials of mentoring practice.

The Centre’s Research and Projects Assistant Zunaira Mahmood and Finlay from our Young Evaluators Panel reflect on the #iwill Youth Voice evaluation so far and the pros and cons of participatory research.

Each month, members of the team share writing that has made us think, inspired our work, or piqued our interest. 

Read what we've been reading this month.

This month, we're looking back at our favourite reads this year and the writing that has shaped our thinking in 2021.

For this month’s ‘Our Thoughts’, the Centre’s team reflect on their highlights of the year and share their hopes for 2022.

The Centre's Jo Hickman-Dunne delves into the latest emerging trends from our research into enterprise activity within the youth sector, as part of the Enterprise Development Programme.

This month's blog takes a look at practitioners' views and responses gathered during November, exploring key themes around climate change and social action.

In Spring 2022, two leading youth charities - the Centre for Youth Impact and YMCA George Williams College – intend to unite to improve the quality of support and opportunities for young people in the UK.

The Centre for Youth Impact is the learning partner for the Act for Change Fund which supports youth-led social change. This is the first of a series of Week Notes, written by the Centre's Mary McKaskill about the learning and insight coming out of the Act for Change Fund Learning Project.

Members of our Young Evaluators Panel and Project Manager Jo reflect on their first residential together. 

Organisational Learning Lead Catherine Mitchell discusses key lessons and next steps for the YPQI pilot, as the project transitions from pilot to long-term offer for participants.

Each month, members of the team share writing that has made us think, inspired our work, or piqued our interest. 

Read what we've been reading this month.