Our Strategy
Our Strategy 2025-2030
At United Youth Alliance, our five-year strategy sets out a bold vision for youth-led social action rooted in local communities. From 2025 to 2030, we are focused on creating a Fylde Coast of social action – empowering young people to lead change, shape policy, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. Through place-based activation, workforce development, and powerful partnerships, we aim to transform how youth and community work is delivered, ensuring young voices are at the heart of everything we do.
- Strengthen Place-Based Youth and Community Activation
- Develop and support projects that engage young people and communities in their local areas, ensuring they lead social action and decision-making.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local organisations to co-design and deliver programmes rooted in community assets.
- Expand Capacity-Building Services
- Deliver high-quality, accessible training, research, and consultancy tailored to the needs of youth and community organisations.
- Create resources and toolkits that support inclusive, evidence-based youth work and community development practices.
- Elevate Youth and Community Voice in Policy and Practice
- Facilitate platforms and networks for young people and communities to influence local and national policy.
- Use research and data to amplify lived experiences and advocate for systemic change.
- Foster Inclusive and Collaborative Partnerships
- Build diverse coalitions across sectors, including local authorities, voluntary organisations, and education providers, rooted in shared power and mutual respect.
- Ensure partnerships reflect and uphold the values of equity, inclusion, and integrity.
- Promote Learning, Innovation, and Growth
- Embed ongoing evaluation and reflective practice in all projects to improve impact and share learning widely.
- Support workforce development through continuous training and new qualifications aligned with sector needs.
Key Outcomes by 2030
- Create a Fylde Coast of social action, driven by the needs and voices of young people through a place-based approach.
- Support participation and youth voice across the Fylde Coast, ensuring inclusive and meaningful engagement.
- Develop a relevant training academy that meets the evolving needs of the youth and community sector locally.
- Facilitate effective partnership working across the Fylde Coast, bringing together organisations, young people, and community members.
- Work alongside partners to activate real change, addressing inequalities and building stronger, more resilient communities.
- Young people and communities across regions actively leading local initiatives and social change.
- Strengthened capacity and confidence of organisations to deliver inclusive, effective youth and community work.
- Recognised influence on policy decisions that improve opportunities and equity for young people.
- A sustainable, diverse network of partners collaborating to address local challenges.
- A dynamic, skilled workforce supported by innovative training and development pathways.
