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🗣️Calling all voluntary youth work providers 💡Sign up for one of our workshop as we share findings from the voluntary sector workshops held in March 2024 and discuss the structures and support needed to move this process to the next stage. #DormantAccountsFundNI

YWA is excited to announce it has received funding from EA Youth Service to launch the Linking Youth to New Careers (LYNC) programme. For more information and to apply head to our website: youthworkalliance.com/lync.html

Your voice is important, please register and engage in the conversation around shaping the future of the voluntary youth sector across the region.

Join the conversation and have your voice heard on the future of Voluntary Youth Work. See link below for press release and how to get involved in these vital conversations. nicva.org/article/join-t… #TNLComFundNI #dptfinace #nicva #DormantAccountsFund

This afternoon we met with MLAs & policy advisors from @uuponline to discuss the Youth Service funding scheme, needs of local areas, disparity in terms and conditions, & numerous other themes. We will continue to advocate for & represent the needs of local youth work providers.

As we continue to represent our members and advocate for them, we have taken part in 2 political party engagements this week. These sessions have enabled us to present the ongoing concerns and issues of frontline, voluntary sector youth work providers directly to a range of MLAs.

Standardisation meeting with OCN Level 2 Youth Work Practice supervisors from across the Region.

Our Belfast cohort 2 held a celebration session tonight, marking the end of their journey in the OCN Level 2 Award in Youth Work Practice. Congratulations to the volunteers involved in our member organisation @eastafricayni who have been a delight in this course. @eayouthservice

Thinking about all the children in NI going through this today.

Our full team met yesterday to review & plan how we capture all of our work & support services to our member organisations. We are focused on supporting & developing the sector through representation, communication & coordination with young people's needs at the core.

Continuing the CPD of training staff, completing IQA Verifier Award, alongside Narene (EA Training Officer). This qualification will enable further development of accredited training opportunities for our member organisations and their respective staff teams. @eayouthservice

YWA is inviting local youth work voluntary management committees/trustee boards to attend a short online information session on the advantages and disadvantages of incorporation, within the current economic environment.

North West Hub Meeting, members engaged in discussion around: ✅Youth Work Alliance Members Engagement Strategy. ✅Policy Context. ✅Funding allocations. ✅Current State Analysis. ✅What is Youth Work and the Value of Youth Work. (1/3)

Initial session of cross-sectoral training opportunity today to embed strength-based principles in youth work. This session is looking at RAP (Response Ability Pathways) and training staff from across the region. @eayouthservice #DevelopingTheWorkforce #CircleOfCourage

The news last night of the Qatari withdrawal leaves Manchester United on the brink of a minority investment. Can this really work and what impact will it have on a struggling organisation? It’s worth setting out my non-negotiables on a takeover of Manchester United that I made over a year ago.  1. A new sporting project  2. A new or redeveloped Old Trafford  3. A New training ground  4. Full redevelopment of the surrounding land to create a Manchester United World and amazing fan experience  5. Pay off the debt and stop taking dividends until the above is done I’m adding a 6th due to events in the last 2-3 years. 6. The club requires leadership that is statesmanlike on major issues that enables a fairer, more inclusive and diverse game. Leadership that builds a positive environment and culture whilst adhering to the clubs values and principles and one that is willing to make tough decisions to prevent an erosion in the clubs public image. How does a minority stakeholder positively impact the club to achieve the above? Can a minority shareholder have any impact on the above. It leaves more questions than answers. My preference is and always will be now for a Glazer family full exit. They have overstayed their welcome in Manchester yet seem oblivious to this fact. There is much up in the air but I threw down the following questions I’m sure fans would like answering? There will be lots more but here’s a starter for 16.. 1. What does the distribution of funds look like? Is all the cash being taken out of the club? 2. Which Glazers are going or is it a family dilution? 3. How does it impact the NYSE shareholders? 4. Does the executive stay the same? 5. Does the sporting side stay the same above the manager? 6. Who within the board has sporting control? 7. Are there future dilution clauses with the Glazer family in any deal you do as a minority shareholder? When are they? 8. We’re maxed out on the credit card and debt. How is this deal going to change the capital structure and financial issues the club has? 9. Is any further debt being placed on the club? 10. Is any debt being paid off? 11. How does this deal impact the board composition? 12. How does a minority shareholder impact the negative culture within the entire organisation? 13. Old Trafford is tired and is in need of significant redevelopment. How does this deal resolve this issue? 14. Will this deal allow the development of the training ground to its required standard? 15. Old Trafford requires significant investment on its surrounding land. Does this deal impact this requirement positively or does it leave it as a concrete wasteland? 16. How does a minority shareholder stop cultural decline across a whole organisation if the people who have overseen this decline still have a majority shareholding? Anyway here’s your Sunday post!

Being on the receiving end of this truly amazing community spirit & support is a feeling we will never forget,it was an emotional rollercoaster & one that is truly humbling & heartwarming. "Ni neart go cur le chéile" Dolans Abú ♥️🤍♥️🤍 @SeanDolans @Finnctidgmailc1 @leanner13

Introduction session for Belfast cohort, starting OCN Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice. Great to see staff from Lagmore, St. Teresa's, Saints, Rosario, Kids Together, Orangefield & Ballysillan all availing of the opportunity. #YouthWorkWorks #DevelopingTheWorkforce

The Youth Work Alliance will work hard everyday to protect front line youth services, so that they can provide services that are based on needs of, children & young people. We will also fight for fair & equitable employment terms and conditions for all our amazing Youth staff.

John Lynch tells Derry rally cuts ‘an attack’ on youth workers and children they support. "Will result in long term pain that will require the government to invest more to try to rectify devastating impacts on our children, young people & communities." derryjournal.com/news/politics/…

Representative forum continued engagements on the concerns and issues with the EA Funding Scheme, this time meeting a delegation of elected reps from @SDLPlive. We conveyed the reality of these devastating reductions to services and called for accountability and transparency.