On Sunday 6th November, social enterprise Rennie’s Winslow Cider, set up and run by young people, with 100% profits being donated to Youth Concern, attended the penultimate Winslow Famers Market of the year. The team brought their appley cheer to the town, selling homemade (and award-winning*) bottled dry and medium cider, and delicious mulled cider
On Tuesday 1 November, our CEO Hannah attended His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire awards with Youth Concern's Community Ambassador, Cllr Steven Lambert. The Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards Ceremony is an opportunity to recognise individuals who build and nurture the enduring relationships that are so important to Buckinghamshire and local community. This is done through the awarding of
In September, the St James Place Foundation made a donation of just under £10,000 to Youth Concern. On 13th October, our CEO Hannah spoke at their Newbury location meeting to thank the independent financial advisors for their support and explain how Youth Concern supports the most vulnerable young people in Aylesbury Vale. Hannah explained how,
On Thursday 6th October, our CEO Hannah attended Citizen Advice Bucks’ official launch and first birthday. Meeting in the opulent surroundings of The Dairy, Waddesdon put into sharp focus the financial hardship being experienced by many residents in Buckinghamshire. Covid, the energy crisis, economic downturns and inflation have pushed thousands of households across the county
Food inflation is at a record high as prices surge 10.6% higher than a year ago. I’m sure we’ve all noticed our favourite foods cost more than they used to – but had you realised the cost of fresh food has increased by 12.1% since September 2021, and the cost of pasta and tinned tomatoes
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has published a new Rough Sleeping Strategy to drive forward its manifesto commitment to end rough sleeping for good. Hannah Asquith, Youth Concern’s CEO, has welcomed the much-needed strategy saying “We know first-hand how acute the problem of rough sleeping in the UK is. Compared to the
Residents in Aylesbury and beyond as well as local community groups are encouraged to apply for some of the £250,000 kitty. Fairhive Homes is delivering the project and has split the pot into three categories. Called, the Thriving Communities Fund, each year the provider can giveaway as much as £250,000 to various projects that will
On Wednesday this week, our CEO Hannah met Homeless Link’s Kate Alaway at the Next Step Project. There were big smiles as they discussed something no one should smile about: youth homelessness.Did you know there’s 22% more youth homelessness in Aylesbury Vale than the national average? Young people don’t sleep rough. They’re not safe. Instead
