Putting Our Trust In Young People

 

 

RISE champions young people — and the organisations that support them — across the Lancaster District

We bring organisations together and amplify young voices to influence change, working towards a district where every child and young person is heard, happy, inspired and dares to dream.

A District Built Around Young People

The Lancaster District has a long history of collaboration and care for its young people. Today, one in four people here is under the age of 20.

But too many young lives are shaped by inequality.

 

Did you know…
  • 15% of children live in relative low-income households, and 11% in absolute low-income households.
  • A child born into one of the poorest households can expect to live almost 10 years less than one born into the wealthiest.
  • The cost-of-living crisis and the lasting impact of the pandemic have deepened challenges for children, young people and the services that support them.

 

Young People at the Core of Everything We Do

We listen first — and act together.

Tackling Food Insecurity

Young people told us they leave home unsure if there will be dinner that night.
We supported 27 organisations to provide meals for 1,954 young people in our most disadvantaged communities.

Empowering Social Action

Young people told us they want to make a difference in their communities.
We supported 188 young people to take part in weekly social action projects — from growing food locally to preparing and serving meals for older residents.

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Trusting Young People to Lead

We believe young people are experts in their own livesThat’s why we put decision-making power in their hands:

  • Engaged with over 150 young people to understand their priorities and shape a vision for a brighter future.
  • 18 young people trained to design and deliver grant programmes.
  • £80,000 distributed to 21 organisations.
  • Projects chosen by young people, for young people.

👉 For young people: [fill out the form to get involved]

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Working Together Across the District

Through our Children and Young People Multi-Agency Forum (CYPMAF), we connect and support organisations across the district.

  • Over 150 organisations engaged.
  • Regular updates via our mailing list.
  • CYPMAF meetings offering networking, shared learning, training and discussion on key issues.

👉 For organisations supporting young people: [Sign up using the form]

 

REACH – Morecambe Youth Festival

Take a peak at our recent youth festival and read all about it in our blog article here

Thanks to our fabulous funders who have put their trust in us:

“I am excited about developing RISE Young Lancaster District.  I am in awe of the fabulous work that is happening in our local area.
I am looking forward to working with a network of people whose mission will be to improve the lives of children and young people and support and strengthen the work of the youth sector.”

Catherine Westwell,
Young People Foundation Officer , (RISE)

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Grant Funding and Support

RISE is a registered charity number: 1209353 and only exisits because of grant funding, business and public support.

We are currently supported by the STEP UP FUND amongst others.

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