ChangeMakers

ChangeMakers is a youth-led programme that gives young people aged 11-16 the opportunity to make a positive difference in their community. Through workshops, teamwork and community action projects, participants explore the issues that matter most to them and turn their ideas into real change.

ChangeMakers is currently paused.

We’re planning future opportunities and will share when the next programme is ready to launch. Check our social media channels to be the first to hear about upcoming opportunities to get involved.

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Youngs matter | Your ideas can make a difference

Together with other young people, ChangeMakers create and implement community action projects to make a real difference. You could choose to work on projects such as:

Equality and social justice

Environment and sustainability

Local safety

Youth wellbeing and support

Cultural exchange

Projects are youth-led, but are supported by partners from across the Developmental Assets project in and around Newark. You’ll be helped by staff and volunteers during weekly sessions to make your ideas real and put change into action.

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Too shy? No experience? Never done anything like this before?

ChangeMakers is for you.

ChangeMakers are open to young people of all backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, ideas, personalities and cultures.

Young people can apply themselves, and we also encourage teachers, youth workers and caregivers to encourage young people who may not usually engage in extra-curricular activities to apply and have their voices heard.

What’s involved?

Step 1: Hearing Your Youth Voice

This first interactive sessions are all about you, and how young people feel about growing up in and around Newark. Together your cohort will identify what’s most important and start thinking about how you might be able to influence change.

Step 2: Skills Workshops

You’ll be invited to sessions that help you learn things and support your community action project. Skills workshops could include leadership skills, teamwork, branding, design and problem-solving.

Step 3: Community Action Projects

You will design and deliver a unique project that’s linked to the issue your group agreed on. You’ll work together as you help each other to drive action in your community. A team of staff, volunteers and partners will be on hand to help – but ultimately, the decisions are in your hands.

Step 4: ChangeMaker Celebration

At the end of the project, we’ll reflect on the fantastic work you’ve done for your community with a ChangeMaker Celebration event.

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Youth Advisory Board

One of our aspirations for ChangeMakers is to create a Youth Advisory Board where young people can continue to have their voices heard beyond the programme. The group would help inform community initiatives, share ideas, and contribute to shaping opportunities for young people across Newark and surrounding areas.

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Who we work with:

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