We partnered with Youth Leads UK to support 72 care-experienced young people, aged 12 to 25, across the North West to access skills development and social action opportunities.
The “Youth Leads Cares” programme aimed to help young people, focused yet not limited to the BAME community, in the care system with positive activities, skills workshops and employer-led mentoring.
Participants accessed a three-month leadership programme to learn about communication, build confidence and boost their career prospects, with practical examples for future job interviews.
This work took place primarily in Greater Manchester, launching first in Salford, Bolton and Bury. In 2024, the programme launched in Manchester, Trafford and Rochdale. By 2026, 72 young people have been supported thanks to funding from the CareTech Foundation.
Participants will also contributed to the youth-led publication Xplode Magazine and design and deliver three social action projects based on issues that matter to them to give them experience in leading large projects.
