We are pleased to announce the launch of Peer Power Youth’s Annual Report 2024-2025. We hope you will take the time to read the report and like us, reflect on the incredible impact of such a small team of staff, young people, Advisors and Trustees, and in doing so, think of ways that you may […]
By the Senior Leadership Team at Peer Power Youth Leading with empathy At Peer Power Youth, empathy isn’t an add-on, it’s our foundation. It’s how we show up, how we lead and how we build with young people. We believe empathy is a radical act, and one that can transform services, systems and lives. For […]
By Jesse, Digital and Communications Coordinator Description: A conversation with Charlie Oatway on the inequalities of men’s health in secure settings. Men’s Health Week, 2025 Men’s Health Week takes place from the 9th-15th June to heighten awareness of men’s physical and mental health, aiming to give men and boys the access to information, services and […]
By Jesse, Digital Communications Coordinator Description: In this blog Jesse is picking up on the themes of their previous Pride Month blog post to explain how trans people face system inequalities in the Youth Justice System, and how we might better support trans youth. Content warning: The works of this article explores the themes of […]
By Jesse Gillespie Description: A summary of Peer Power Youth’s recent project, commissioned by The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, which consisted of a series of co-created workshops that offered a space for young people to share their experiences and perspectives on the youth justice system in London. Youth voice to the front Peer […]
Description: A visual resource was created with Lizzie Lines, demonstrating the learning journey of working with and supporting employees with lived experience. See the visual resource here. Lived experience employees This project aims to shine a light on the strengths that lived experience employees can bring to organisations. For small to medium organisations working across […]
By Jack, Senior Youth Engagement Coordinator Description: Monday 12th– Sunday 18th May marks Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to open conversations about mental health and wellbeing. This year’s theme is Community. Senior Youth Engagement Coordinator at Peer Power Youth, Jack, talks about his experience of how supportive communities improve his mental health. The need […]
By Kloé, Youth Engagement & Partnerships Manager Description: Youth Engagement & Partnerships Manager at Peer Power Youth, Kloé, discusses how true co-production and youth-led work can implement individual and system change. Theory of change I was a bit apprehensive to write this blog post. Maybe because I still feel like I’m a learner in youth […]
By Jesse, Digital and Communications Coordinator Why Neurodiversity Celebration Week? Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a space to celebrate and spotlight those who are neurodivergent. Being neurodivergent refers to experiencing neurological differences to neurotypical people. It can impact how we think, move, process information, and communicate. ‘Neurodivergent’ is an umbrella term to describe these different thinking […]
By Jesse, Digital and Communications Coordinator Our first fundraising campaign The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest collaborative fundraising campaign, championing charities and giving them the opportunity to make an even bigger difference. The campaign uses a pledge model, which offers participating charities the opportunity to double their donations with match funding. Peer […]
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