Cumberland Youth Matter
Cumberland Youth Matter is a project that gives young people a leading role in shaping a new Youth Strategy for Cumberland.
Young people aged 12 to 24 years will work with youth workers, academics, council staff and partner organisations to explore the experiences, needs and aspirations of children and young people across Cumberland.
The project aims to make sure young people's voices are at the heart of decisions about services, support and opportunities. It will focus on issues including:
- opportunities and aspirations
- health and wellbeing
- feeling safe
- belonging and inclusion
- places and spaces for young people
- voice and influence
Young people have told us they want a stronger voice in decisions that affect their lives. Cumberland Youth Matter aims to make sure young people help shape the future of services and support across the area.
Have your say
Young people aged 11 to 18 years, or up to 25 years if you have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), can help shape the future of services, support and opportunities in Cumberland.
Tell us what is working well. Share your ideas for change. Help shape the future of Cumberland for young people.
This is your opportunity to influence decisions that affect you and help make sure young people's voices are at the heart of future planning.
Complete the Cumberland Youth Matter survey on the Let's Talk Cumberland website
How young people are involved
The project uses a co-research and co-production approach. This means young people work alongside professionals to gather evidence, share experiences and help develop recommendations.
A Co-Research Collective of young people will work with their peers and local partners to ensure a wide range of views are represented, including the voices of young people who are often under-represented.
This approach helps make sure decisions are informed by the experiences and priorities of young people living in Cumberland.
Project partners
Cumberland Youth Matter is delivered in partnership with:
