Petal Power

Ryan, Aaron, Luke, Wesley, Chris and Joe from Lancashire want to start a project called Petal Power to try and change the local community perception of young people, and specifically young people in care. Their aim is to work in partnership with the Lancashire County Council on volunteering to tidy the grounds around common spaces like the community library, create and plant flower beds and provide other services that provide opportunities for young people to take part, benefits the local community and sends the message that young people are capable of positive activities.

ACES (Alford Countryside and Environmental Society)

Steven, Stewart, Johanna, Claire and Alasdair, from Alford in Aberdeenshire, want to start a campaign to get young people actively engaged in activities that promote the local rural heritage and culture. They hope that by getting more young people involved in countryside and environmental initiatives, it will create more opportunities for young people, raise awareness of local history and create benefit for the local area by working on current environmental issues.

Change our Library

Kiran, Delowerine, Rebecca and Jessica from Huddersfield have begun a campaign to improve their school library. They have already started a working group and consultation and plan to work on improving the learning resources that are available and transform the decor to make it more inviting for students and potentially. Their aim is not to spend money to have it done by other people, rather involve the students, faculty and local community in donating resources, time and services to improve it so they all have a stake in the end result.

Popular Vote Winner: All of Us

(formerly Dudley EHE group)
Alice from Dudley wants to set up activities for young people in Dudley Borough who are home educated. As she is home educated herself, she knows that there are lots of different reasons why teenagers are home educated (these can include parent’s choice, bullying, health issues and special needs, religious beliefs, and school generally not meeting young peoples needs). Her campaign aims to boost confidence and self esteem, raise aspiration, and encourage teamwork, through a regular peer led program of fun activities.