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Children and Young People's voice

Voice Network Collaboration

The Voice Network is a collaboration between multi-agency partners that work across the city to engage and involve children and young people.

Each member of the network work independently and engages children and young people of different ages, interests and from different communities (geographical and identity).

The relationship in the network is one of mutual support - sharing best practice, resources and collaborating on projects. The network also works together to enable direct routes for young people to have their voices heard across the city and reach key strategic forums and decision makers.

Show Me That I Matter

Children in Care Council includes care experienced young people aged 11 to 16.

The Island - Community Group

Supporting some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated children and young people to realise their potential through positive mentoring, relationships and activities.

Speak Up Youth

A youth club for any young person in care aged 11 to 16 (or up to 19 with disabilities or additional needs).

Young people can get involved in games, arts, crafts, sports and occasional workshops.

CAMHS - Participation Group

The group involves current and ex-users of CAMHS to talk about the service and how it could be improved.

Moor Lane Youth Club - 'Cops vs Kids'

Helping improve police engagement with children and young people, 'Cops vs Kids' aims to build positive bridges with the youngsters, as well as seeking support from their parents and guardians.

MySight York

MySight York is a thriving independent charity supporting local people to live well with sight loss. They run events for families and young people.

York's Youth Council

Youth Council including young people aged 11 to 18.

Snappy - Community Group

A small charity, based in York, dedicated to maximising the personal development of children and young people with wide ranging disabilities.

York Inspirational Kids

A support group for parent carers of children and young people who have a disability and/or additional need and live in the York area.

York Inspirational Kids Post 16 Group

A youth group for children and young people aged 16 or over with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.

68 Youth Club

68 Youth and Community Centre York is a youth centre serving the local area. They are experienced in providing youth activities and services for young people.

Access4All

A strategic group for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities. The group aim to support the constant improvement of SEND services.

Door 84 - Community Group

Door 84 is a registered charity and one of the leading providers of services to Children, Young people in York and the surrounding areas. Their vision is to empower service users to achieve their potential and lead happy, safe and fulfilled lives.

Lollipop - Community Group

Lollipop offers opportunities for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years of age, with any degree of deafness from mild to profound and their families to meet and build friendships with others, with whom they share their experiences of deafness.

Choose2Youth

Choose2Youth provides support for young people with disabilities across York and North Yorkshire, by creating a full programme of opportunities for personal and social development.

Refugee Action York

This youth club is run in association with RAY (Refugee Action York) for ages 11 to 19 years.

This club is for refugees, first generational teens with dual heritage, or those with asylum seeker status.

Club Wilber

Club Wilber provides a supportive environment and an opportunity to get together for families living with Vision Impairment in the Yorkshire area.

Young Carers Revolution

A group of young carers and young adult carers aged 5 to 25 who explore and tackle the issues effecting their lives.

YCR aim to work with decision makers, professionals and the wider public to raise awareness, challenge stigma and effect change.