Being a Changemaker with Us
HCYC believes that everybody has the potential to create positive change in their lives, their local communities and nationally, no matter their age. The best youth groups are those that promote and embrace imagination and collaboration from workers and young people shaping them together.
Young People over 16 years old are invited to apply to join our Trustee Board. Contact us for more information
Clubs offer space and equipment to respond to impromptu activities, led by children and young people
HCYC's Strategic Plan is created using all data provided by Children, Young People, Families, communities and professionals
Young People's needs inform where HCYC's resources are allocated
Young People learn how to build webpages and add content to our Speak Out website.
How Children and Young People help shape HCYC
Children and Young People's views about specific topics are sought quarterly and inform the Trustees' discussions and decision making
Children and Young People are supported to shape how we work
Longer-term HCYC participants share reflections on impact, helping shape and improve future provision.
Consultation with Young People and communities shape what, how and when new provisions are created
Young People consult on our Social Media
HCYC is well connected and informed, enabling us to amplify young people’s voices through signposting and consultations
Children and Young People help sustain funding for their provision through collaboration
Children and Young people's needs and ideas guide planning sessions for the following term
Young People have co-chaired HCYC's AGM in recent years. Any Young Person who accesses our provision is invited to join.
Children and Young people are supported and encouraged to create and/or lead activities
Children and Young People are included in staff recruitment, through interview panels and staff observations
Children and Young People provide direction and content through their lived experiences for the use of staff professional development
If you are a young person and you want to get involved in any of these things or have some ideas on what we could do differently, get in touch.