Youth Governance

What is the Youth Governance Team

The Youth Gov team is made up of passionate young people who are proud to represent Stoke-on-Trent and are committed to creating positive change for other young people across the city. Acting as a voice for their generation, the team works on projects and campaigns that aim to make Stoke-on-Trent a place where young people can thrive, feel supported and be proud to call home.

Youth Gov members lead a range of youth-led initiatives including hosting their own podcast and news programme, giving young people a platform to discuss important topics, share experiences and highlight the issues affecting their communities. They also represent young people on a wider stage by attending events, speaking with decision makers and even visiting Parliament to ensure youth voices are heard where it matters most.

Through creativity, leadership and community action, the Youth Gov team is helping to inspire change, challenge perceptions and create more opportunities for young people across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.

The Young Leaders Podcast

The Young Leaders Podcast was the first major idea created by the Youth Governance team as a way to connect with young people and openly discuss the issues affecting young people today. The podcast explores important topics, shares real experiences and highlights how YMCA North Staffordshire and other organisations are working together to support young people and create positive change within the community.

Now in its third season, the Young Leaders Podcast has evolved into a full video podcast, taking the platform to the next level and reaching even more young people. The podcast has welcomed a range of inspiring guests, including CEO of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Jon Rouse, helping to bring important conversations, different perspectives and influential voices directly to young audiences.

The Youth Gov NewsworthY News update

The Youth Governance team wanted to move away from traditional newsletters and create a fresh, engaging way to share stories, celebrate achievements and showcase everything happening across YMCA North Staffordshire.

NewsworthY is created by young people from YMCA North Staffordshire, giving them the opportunity to share stories, celebrate achievements and highlight the issues that matter most to them. Supported and produced alongside our fantastic Marketing Team, the programme gives young people a platform to develop new skills, build confidence and have their voices heard in a creative and engaging way.