Launched an expanded series of “Pop-up Youth Clubs” in places where young people go will help develop their confidence, resilience and understanding of loneliness.

“Freedom” and “Mentality” support young people in Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are LGBTQ+ or who have experiences of mental ill health to co-ordinate and deliver campaigns that help support their peers. Supported through our #iwill fund.”

Young people in Southampton are being trained as “Youth Ambassadors” to deliver campaigns aimed at addressing youth loneliness. Supported through our #iwill Fund.

Young people are designing and developing the “Together Project” to help them feel better connected to the community and develop good quality relationships.

Gig Buddies in Hull is matching young people with learning disabilities with a volunteer who shares similar interests, to engage in cultural and nightlife activities together. Supported through our #iwill fund

Developing a life-coaching and group work programme and co-designing a campaign raising awareness of youth loneliness with young people.

Worked in partnership with fellow Belong partner 42nd Street to train a group of young co-researchers to investigate how loneliness affects young people across the UK.

“Songs of Belonging” supports older secondary school pupils to deliver loneliness workshops in primary schools to help tackle loneliness among those transitioning from primary to secondary school. Supported through our #iwill fund.

A secret shopper programme in Islington tackles loneliness by engaging disabled young people in evaluating the inclusivity of local venues and suggesting improvements. Supported through our #iwill fund.

Disabled young people co-design and run activities that offer improved social and learning time with peers experiencing similar barriers. This helps to develop new skills and improve mental wellbeing.

Groups of care leavers will come together to develop activities and workshops that build connections. A school group will help prepare young people for life after school and care.

“Northern Navigators” empowers young people previously not in employment, education or training to support their peers to access health, wellbeing and employability services. Supported through our #iwill fund.

Works in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, using music, digital tools and AI to connect young carers and help them discuss their feelings.

We’re supporting ‘Community Apprentice’ in Birmingham and across the North West, through the Co-op Academies Trust. Community Apprentice builds young people’s skills and helps them tackle issues they care about through youth social action. Supported through our #iwill fund.

Building a community of bereaved young people to develop training for employers, schools and colleges, run peer mentoring schemes and provide accessible support to their peers to tackle youth loneliness.