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Hot off the press - read our July newsletter
In our last edition before the autumn, learn how the youth mental health crisis is impacting our services, discover generous community support, and find out how you can get more involved. Read more…
Hot off the press - read our June newsletter - Pride edition
In this special Pride edition of our newsletter, discover our LGBTQ+ services and the local businesses stepping up to support them this month. Read more…
ShoutOut! Advocacy Newsletter No. 2
This June our Advocates put together their second newsletter for young people to share a little more about what they do.
This issue touches on year 10 and 11 EHCP support, myths and facts about advocates, and your rights in action. Have a read!
OTR’s New Engage Project
OTR wants to hear from boys and young men in BANES about their experiences seeking mental health support.
Help us improve our services to them by sharing the survey in this blog.
A case study: LGBTQ+ and Allies Wellbeing Group at schools
In this blog, you’ll find a case study of our most recent partnership with a school for our LGBTQ+ and allies wellbeing project.
Our goal is two fold: to facilitate safe spaces for LGBTQ+ young people and their allies where they can come together to support on another, and, to increase wider awareness and support in the school through training for staff.
ShoutOut! Advocacy Newsletter
Our ShoutOut! Advocacy Team has just released the first issue of their newsletter which will go out three time a year. We’re really excited about it! It has lots of information for children in care and care experienced young people.
Youth Forum: Neurodiversity campaign
How can schools support neurodivergent students? Read about the recent research undertaken by our Youth Forum.
Fundraising with a difference
Find out how James and Andros felt facing the ‘Dragon’s Den’ in Radstock!
LGBTQ+ youth consultation summary
We asked young people and those who support them to give us input into the future of our LGBTQ+ service at Off the Record.
LGBTQ+ training April 2024
Our LGBTQ+ team are running their next online training session on Thursday 25th April 2024, 4-6:30pm.
New Twerton venue
From 29th Feb, access our 1:1 listening services at Southside Youth Centre.
Youth-led mental health event
Read about our what our young people chose to organise for World Mental Health Day
BaNES Youth Pride
Find out about Youth Forum’s recent event for young LGBTQ people and their allies
Learning from Empire Fighting Chance
Read what our Director learned from his visit to Empire Fighting Chance in Bristol.
LGBTQ+ training is back
Our LGBTQ+ team will be running their successful webinar again in September - don’t miss out securing your spot!
Youth Forum meets BaNES Council
In December 2022 our Youth Forum had the chance to speak directly with BaNES councillors, along with other young groups, at the Guildhall in Bath. Indra, who is a member of the Youth Forum, has written this brilliant summary of the meeting and the suggestions made by young people.