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The possibilities are endless.
Become a youth trustee
Harborough District Children and Young People’s Charity (HCYC) runs youth groups, play sessions, and support projects for local children and young people — especially those who may feel isolated or need a bit of extra help.
We want young people to have a real voice in how the charity is run. That’s why we’re looking for Young Trustees (aged 16+) to join our Board and help guide the direction of our work.
Our Board of Trustees helps to make sure the charity is well-run, safe, and focused on what matters most.
We already have adult trustees — but we also want to make sure young people’s voices are at the heart of what we do. That’s why we’re looking for young trustees aged 16+ to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.
- Attend Board meetings every 3 months (around 2 hours long, at The Symington Building in Market Harborough).
- Hear about what HCYC is doing, share your thoughts, and help shape plans for the future.
- Give your honest feedback about what young people in the area need and how we can support them better.
- Work alongside adult trustees to make decisions and bring a young person’s perspective to our projects and priorities.
- You might also get involved in small groups or specific projects if you’d like to do more.
You don’t need to be an expert or have any special qualifications — what matters most is your passion and willingness to get involved.
You might be a good fit if you:
- Care about making a difference for other young people
- Can share your views confidently (or want to build confidence doing so!)
- Are interested in how charities work and how decisions get made
- Can listen to others and work as part of a team
- Want to gain new skills in leadership, teamwork, and communication.
We welcome young people from all backgrounds — whether you’ve been part of a youth group, volunteered, or just have ideas about how things could be better for young people in your area.
Being a Youth Trustee is a great opportunity to:
- Have your voice heard and make real change happen for local young people
- Build confidence in leadership, teamwork, and decision-making
- Learn how charities are run and gain experience that looks great on your CV or UCAS application
- Meet new people who care about similar issues
- Get support and mentoring from experienced trustees.
If you are interested or want to find out more, please get in touch:
Email us or call 07517 597 753
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If you are a local teacher or youth group leader who would like to collaborate with Speak Out, enter your students into one of our creative competitions, or receive magazines – we would love to hear from you.
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Email us or call 07517 597 753