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 […]
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 […]
Young Advocates from Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde Champion Girls’ Rights at National Youth-Led Event in Westminster
Young people from the United Youth Alliance, representing Blackpool, Wyre, and Fylde, joined peers from across the UK in Westminster for a powerful youth-led event advocating for girls’ rights. The event brought together 150 attendees, including MPs, charity leaders, and youth advocates, to spotlight the urgent challenges facing girls across the UK today. At the […]
United Youth Alliance held the first national Youth Hack
Last week United Youth Alliance held the first national Youth Hack, putting The Fylde Coast on the map for all the right reasons. The room was buzzing with energy, with young people, from across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde, determined (and rightly so) to have their voices and opinions heard, as well as creating solutions. https://www.iwill.org.uk/deliver-you-national-youth-strategy-hack-events-launched-in-blackpool/ As […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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, […]
United Youth Alliance Power of Youth – Coastal Social Action
United Youth Alliance, celebrated last month, the Power of Youth Day, at the Backlot Cinema, in partnership with #iwill movement, bringing together young people, businesses, education and youth organisations to work together to support young people’s voices and social action. UYA are asking The Fylde Coast to come together by signing the Power of Youth Charter, to demonstrate […]
United Youth Alliance’s 5th International Men’s Day Event Marks a Pivotal Step Towards Health, Equality, and Empowerment in Fylde Coast Communities
On the 17th November United Youth Alliance held their 5th International Mend Day event at Blackpool Football Club for young men across the Fylde Cast High schools and men’s community led groups. What difference will it make to men in our community? Jake Adams a Director for UYA said ‘The International Men’s Day Project supports the health […]