United Youth Alliance formally The Washington Group
We are a unique organisation in that we support the development of the civil sector to increase capacity and impact . We offer community led, time limited interventions, which include social action, research, training and events, that in turn support and develop communities.
We’ve signed the #iWill Pledge
We pledge to:
- Promote the link between youth social action and employability.
- Embed social action into our training and apprenticeship schemes.
- Communicate the benefits of youth social action to our employees and encourage them to volunteer in support of it.
- Develop new, youth-friendly social action opportunities.
- Promote and celebrate the positive role young people can play through social action.
- Ensure young people have a voice and are represented in decision-making.
Social Action Projects
To work together with key stakeholders to support organisations and individuals to bring about social change for the benefit of their communites of need, interest and geography. We will provide opportunities in accessing capacity support, funding and training to support communities.
Research & Consultancy
Our research aims to apply mixed methodological approaches to evaluate, measure and review areas of community engagement, learning and development. Our approach intends to incorporate participatory research methods, developing a community of practice, alongside implementing evidence based praxis which supports our ethos of social mobility and co-production.
Education & Learning
To provide learning and training opportunities to all members of the community to improve their well-being. We will support growth, development and toolkits for continued success. This will include formal training opportunities with nationally recognised qualifications, voluntary or work based experience and employability skills inc confidence. We will provide self-help sessions to address specific needs.
Community Events
Evidence based research shows that targeted community events such as International Women’s Day and the Community Big Lunch create greater community cohesion and community sustainability through co design approaches.
Meet the UYA team
Deborah Terras
Director
Sue Littlefair
Director
Jake Adams
Director
Read our Latest News
New report reveals UK’s toughest places to be a girl
From Lincolnshire to London, girls across the UK are angry and frustrated about the state of equality and girls’ rights. But it doesn't have to be this way. Girls want to be part of creating change and have their voices heard. It’s time for us all to do more and...
United Youth Alliance Power of Youth – Coastal Social Action
United Youth Alliance, celebrated last month, the Power of Youth Day, at the Backlot Cinema, in partnership with #iwill movement,  bringing together young people, businesses, education and youth organisations to work together to support young people’s voices and...
United Youth Alliance celebrates receiving The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
United Youth Alliance, a social action youth and community organisation based on the Fylde Coast was thrilled to announce that they have been honoured with The King's Award for Voluntary Service. This prestigious accolade is the highest recognition a local voluntary...
United Youth Alliance’s 5th International Men’s Day Event Marks a Pivotal Step Towards Health, Equality, and Empowerment in Fylde Coast Communities
On the 17th November United Youth Alliance held their 5th International Mend Day event at Blackpool Football Club for young men across the Fylde Cast High schools and men’s community led groups. What difference will it make to men in our community? Jake Adams a...
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