UYA 2025-2026 Impact Report
The United Youth Alliance 2025–2026 Impact Report captures a year of youth voice, social action, collaboration and community across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and beyond. Throughout the year, we have worked alongside young people, schools, communities, businesses, local authorities and national organisations to create opportunities for young people to be seen, heard and valued. From speaking in Parliament and […]
UYA Secures £400k #iwill Fund Investment to Create a Coast of Social Action Across the Fylde Coast.
Young people will lead a new movement for change across the Fylde Coast with a new initiative that will unlock £800,000 of investment, support hundreds of young people and place youth-led social action at the heart of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. A major new initiative will launch across Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre, placing young people […]
Seen & Heard: Putting Young People at the Centre of Change
This report captures the impact of the Seen & Heard programme, a youth-led initiative designed to bring young people together with decision-makers to shape the future of services and opportunities in their communities. Through open discussions, workshops and direct engagement, over 135 individuals came together to ensure that young voices are not only listened to, […]
Empowering Young Voices Through Social Action (Duchy of Lancaster Impact Report)
This report highlights the impact of funding from the Duchy of Lancaster, which has enabled United Youth Alliance to establish and grow three dedicated Social Action Groups: Young Men, Young Women and LGBTQ+ youth. Through these groups, young people have been given a platform to share their experiences, develop confidence, and actively contribute to their […]
Connect Fund Impact Report
Empowering Young Women Across the UK: A 4 Nations Impact Story This report highlights the impact of the International Women’s Day 4 Nations project, bringing together young women from across the UK through the W.I.S.E. Collective. Funded by the Connect Fund, the programme created a powerful space for collaboration, confidence-building and youth-led action, with a […]
What About the Boys? 2025: From Conversation to Action
On 19 November 2025, United Youth Alliance brought together young people, youth workers, educators, practitioners and organisations from across the Fylde Coast and beyond for our seventh What About the Boys? conference. Held at the Village Hotel Blackpool, the day created space for honest conversations about the experiences of boys and young men today, while challenging professionals […]
Autumn 2025 Newsletter
Welcome to the Autumn Edition of the UYA Newsletter! A Message from our CEO: Deborah Terras – CEO We continue to strengthen partnerships through the Wyre and Fylde Youth Providers Partnership Alliance, and have finalised the Gender Bias Research with young people. Looking ahead, we are excited about the “What About the Boys” Conference and […]
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 […]