Creating Change: The UYA Newsletter
UYA continues to bring young people, professionals and organisations together to create positive change across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and beyond. Our work focuses on supporting young men and boys, challenging stereotypes, strengthening youth work and tackling issues affecting young people. From the What About the Boys conference, which brought together more than 120 professionals, to […]
2026 Pride Impact Report
Blackpool Youth Pride 2026 United Youth Alliance’s Blackpool Youth Pride 2026 created a vibrant, inclusive space where LGBTQ+ young people could feel seen, celebrated and supported. Bringing together around 600 young people, the event celebrated queer joy, creativity and community, while creating opportunities for young people to have their voices heard. Across the weekend, young […]
5 Year Strategy Review
The review shows good progress in the Fylde Coast’s Five-Year Young Women’s Strategy, with more young women involved in decision-making, sport, and leadership opportunities. However, challenges remain around mental health support, safety, gender equality, access to activities, and career opportunities. The next phase should focus on improving wellbeing, safety, inclusion, and ensuring young women’s voices […]
Violence Against Women and Girls Impact Report
VAWG Project Impact Our Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) programme engaged young people in conversations about consent, healthy relationships, respect, and gender equality. Through interactive workshops, participants developed a greater understanding of harmful behaviours, learned how to challenge stereotypes, and gained the confidence to promote safer, more inclusive communities. The programme successfully reached over […]
Human Rights are for everyone: Exploring Gender Bias (Seed Report)
Commissioned by Blackpool Council’s SEED funding, United Youth Alliance in collaboration with Professor Karen McCardle co-produced youth‑led research project exploring young people’s understanding and experiences of gender bias. UYA trained and supported eight young people to become Young Researchers. Over an eight‑month period, the Young Researchers designed, planned, and executed their own research project. Every aspect of […]
IWD 2026 Newsletter
International Women’s Day 2026 – Strength in Solidarity United Youth Alliance’s International Women’s Day 2026 activity brought together young women from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to celebrate women’s achievements, strengthen connections and take action for equality and safety. Through collaboration, creativity and shared experiences, young women had the opportunity to raise their voices […]