As GCSE results day approaches, emotions can run high. The culmination of years of hard work and dedication can lead to feelings of anxiety, excitement, and uncertainty. But fear not! We’ve gathered advice from those who’ve been through it all, offering insights to make your results day as positive and empowering as possible.
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This month we focus on ‘spreading wings’ with the exciting return of the NCS (National Citizen Service) programme coming up this summer. Action4Youth is based in Aylesbury, Milton Keynes and High Wycombe but we serve the South-East and wider East of England. We delve into the detail of these NCS programmes and share how this
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In May, we caught up with Tom Wraight, Regional Director for the Midlands for the Carey Group – and now a member of our TCX Appeals Committee. Tom has come on board with Action4Youth to help drive forward our TCX Appeal. TCX, which stands for The Caldecotte Xperience, is our outdoor adventure centre based in
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This month we focus on ‘altruism’, the selfless acts of people supporting the wellbeing of others. From the current Mayor of Milton Keynes, Amanda Marlow, supporting our capital appeal; to our wonderful marathon runners raising crucial funds; to our fabulous team who never watch the clock as they strive to improve the lives of young
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Action4Youth is here for all young people, making a real difference to their futures. With a variety of programmes, we’re here as a vital safety net, a springboard toward realising dreams as well as a voice from and for the young. This month the theme of ‘aiming high’ shines through: From those like James (14) (pictured
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A message to our Action4Youth Runners – Sarah Fountain, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor shares her experience and top tips for long-distance running. “Hi, I’m Sarah, a 42-year-old, full-time, self-employed, single mum. I didn’t start running until I was in my 30’s. I started from scratch and it didn’t come naturally at first. I
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Top tips to cope with Loneliness – Gehad Mursi – Counselling Lead, The Junction Many people can feel lonely for various reasons. Some individuals may feel lonely as the result of the restrictions and the lockdown of Covid-19, or moving to a new school and struggling to make friends, while others may feel lonely even
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December is that thoughtful time when we look back and reflect. Personally I prefer January when we look forward with excitement but this year
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A Message from Jenifer Cameron Last week I was part of a really interesting conversation which is part of some research work being undertaken by the Rothschild Foundation around youth work and the needs of young people in our area. A part of the discussion considered how organisations, charities, develop their strategies and plan funding bids.
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The benefits of employee volunteering are endless, from learning and developing new skills and increasing engagement to improving recruitment and raising the profile of your business. However, despite there being lots of charities doing amazing work, many struggle to provide volunteering opportunities that meet the requirements of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. Action4Youth, a leading
Help support the redevelopment of the main building and infrastructure at The Caldecotte Xperience which will significantly enhance accessibility and functionality to create a vibrant, exciting and adventurous platform for fully-inclusive activities for young people.
