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Kingston Youth Council

Kingston Youth Council - A voice for today; an impact on tomorrow

Aims of the project

  • Actively involving young people in discussions relevant to them
  • Promoting the importance of, and actively involving young people in the decision making process
  • Developing links with external agencies i.e. Go South Go & UK Youth Parliament
  • Enabling young people to lead on, and be involved in local democracy and citizenship activities
  • Developing the voice of young people who are not currently attending KYC

What it involves

Young people have the opportunity to:

  • Attending youth forums
  • To voice their opinion
  • Meeting other young people

Benefits

  • Develop their skills for exploring issues for young people
  • Develop their communication and team work skills
  • Develop their confidence
  • Have a voice about issues affecting young people

Who the project is aimed at

Young people aged 13 to 19 who either live in or are receiving education in Kingston.

Project programme details  

  • Monthly formal Meeting (normally first Monday of Month at the Guildhall)
  • Workshop to work on issues etc. normally every third Monday at Devon Way Centre

Details of trips or residential

  • Annual Residential in January at Woodrow High House, Amersham

Contact Details

Graham Mann-Smith - Youth Participation Co-ordinator

Devon Way Centre
Devon way
Chessington
KT9 2RJ

Telephone: 020 8547 6788
Mobile: 07786 702 164

graham.mann-smith@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

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