Engaging Dads Evaluation Report
Commissioned by Blackpool Better Start (Blackpool Council), this report showcases a co-produced evaluation of the “Engaging Dads” training programme developed and delivered by United Youth Alliance. The report captures the voices and experiences of local dads who played a central role in shaping, co-delivering, and reflecting on a series of training sessions aimed at improving […]
Summer 2025 Newsletter
Meet our Directors! Deborah Terras – CEO Deborah is a JNC qualified youth and community worker and community educator, qualified PGCE Tutor and IQA Assessor. Deborah has extensive experience in the strategic development of projects and organisations, both nationally and internationally, as well as enjoying working within communities and alongside young people to develop […]
Creating Space, Building Agency: Why Youth Work Matters on the Fylde Coast
Across the Fylde Coast, youth work is not just evolving, it’s leading the way. A renewed vision is placing young people at the heart of local strategy, decision-making, and community action. This shift is powered by deep historical roots, bold partnerships, and growing recognition that youth work isn’t just valuable, it’s vital. The region has […]
Costal Social Action and Research: Young Women Accessing Physical Activity and Sport
Overview This report presents the findings of a youth-led engagement project commissioned to explore and address the barriers that young women in Blackpool face when accessing physical activity and sport. In collaboration with United Youth Alliance and Blackpool Football Community Trust, alongside local organisations, the initiative was informed by the voices and lived experiences of […]
DELIVER YOU National Youth Strategy 1st ‘HACK’ launched in Blackpool
DELIVER YOU ‘HACK’ EVENTS LAUNCHED IN BLACKPOOL. EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SHAPE THE FUTURE WITH THE NATIONAL YOUTH STRATEGY Earlier this week, United Youth Alliance in Blackpool hosted the first Deliver You Hack. Young people from Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde came together to identify challenges, create solutions, and make their voices heard. A successful launch fueled by […]
Coastal Social Action: Fighting County Lines Through Youth-Led Campaigning
Overview Young women from United Youth Alliance’s Coastal Social Action Project were one of just two youth groups selected across the UK to co-design a major national campaign tackling county lines exploitation. This work formed part of the County Lines Prevention Campaign, led by UK Youth and STOP THE TRAFFIK, with funding and promotional support from Burger King UK. The aim? To […]
‘What About the Boys’ conference pledges support for young men facing challenges in Blackpool today
The need for strong role models was among the issues highlighted at a conference in Blackpool focusing on the challenges facing young men. More than 170 delegates attended What About the Boys held at The Village Hotel where speakers included justice minister Alex Davies-Jones. The event, organised by Blackpool-based United Youth Alliance (UYA) n collaboration […]
CONFIDENCE, COMMUNITY, AND CHANGE ON THE COAST
Hello! My name is Tilly, and I’m from Bexleyheath, but I moved to Blackpool three years ago when I was nine. Since then, I’ve been involved in many exciting projects, old and new, but right now, I’m working on something really special with my social action group United Youth Alliance (UYA). We’ve started a podcast called Love, Fylde, […]
Deborah’s Inspiring Trip to Zambia: Launching the Association of Youth Work Studies
Earlier this month I had the incredible opportunity to travel to Zambia, joining hands with dedicated youth work colleagues to support an exciting milestone: the launch of the Association of Youth Work Studies. This journey was not only about setting up a professional organisation but also about sharing skills, building networks, and empowering Zambia’s youth […]
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 demand better. Together with girls, […]