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Making History…Again!

On Monday evening, two Children in Care Council (CiCC) representatives, David (Chair) and Paddy (Apprentice), made history by addressing a Full Conservative Group Meeting! A letter was recently sent from the CiCC to theContinue reading »

Volunteer Christmas Cheer

Let the Christmas celebrations begin for our fantastic volunteer workforce! The first of many festive celebrations started at the Olive Grove in Canterbury for YLF’s East Kent volunteers. Volunteers fromContinue reading »

Santa Special!

On Sunday, eleven young people were extremely excited to be heading on an adventure to see Father Christmas! They weren’t just going to see him any old way, they wereContinue reading »

YLF Newsletter

The YLF Winter Newsletter has arrived! Read our bumper newsletter with stories about our life-changing India experience, being awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, our young people’s achievements andContinue reading »

ASDAN Celebrations

Young people celebrate their ASDAN achievements painting at Mudpie Pottery in Folkestone! Folkestone Academy works in partnership with YLF to mentor young pupils to achieve goals in their education. Volunteer mentors from YLF have recentlyContinue reading »

‘Dynamic & Determined’!

…that was the comment that Ofsted reported about our Children in Care Council! On 27 November, Ofsted released their Single Inspection Report of Medway’s Children’s Services. In the report, theContinue reading »

IoD Black Tie Fundraiser

A room full of glamour and bow ties! A night for Kent businesses to come together and more importantly make a difference by fundraising! Institute of Directors hosted their annualContinue reading »

BBC AIRTIME!

BBC Children in Need is back! For YLF, its back with a bigger BANG than last year…! YLF’s apprentice, Paddy Powell, is FAMOUS – NATIONALLY!! His voice will be airedContinue reading »

CiCC Have Been Busy..

In the last few weeks, the Children in Care Council (CiCC) have been involved with a number of meetings and events including Ofsted, Corporate Parenting Group and the Justice Service.Continue reading »

Enjoyably Busy!

Over the past few weeks, YLF have been busy offering a huge variety of positive activities for disadvantaged children and young people. Youngsters have tested their skills of bravery, physicalityContinue reading »