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The Only Way is Stubbers

Essex was the chosen destination for the Challengers young people this weekend… The only place their group wanted to head was to Stubbers Adventure Centre! With a jam packed threeContinue reading »

Mentoring Awards

Tuesday saw Young Lives Foundation honour the achievement of several young people in Thanet. An awards afternoon was held in the elegant surroundings of Northdown House, Margate, to celebrate theContinue reading »

Scorching Summer BBQ

What a fantastic day Sunday was! Not only was the weather a scorcher, the YLF annual summer BBQ was once again a great success with thanks to funding from KentContinue reading »

Thorpe Park Fun!

YLF took a group of excited young people for the coolest ride ever…. …To Thorpe Park! With a minibus and car full with 18 young people, the early start toContinue reading »

Making History!

Medway’s Children in Care Council made history when the current Chairperson, David Jenkin, addressed the Council yesterday evening when he attended the Full Council Meeting. David took to the floorContinue reading »

Tackling Stigma

Our Children in Care Council (CiCC) attended the National ‘Listen Up’ event in London to showcase their work and efforts to tackle the stigma of being in care. The thirdContinue reading »

Fishing Trip Fun

A group of pupils from New Line Learning Academy, Maidstone, put their fishing skills to the test at Chart Hill Lake! The young people were ready and raring to go – someContinue reading »

Youngsters Achievement Awards

The achievements of 4 members of our Children in Care Council were recognised at a gala awards ceremony last week. The TryAngle Awards was hosted by Medway Youth Parliament atContinue reading »

The BIG Match | The Result

CHILDREN IN CARE COUNCIL FOOTBALL MATCH 2014 – A HUGE SUCCESS! 42 players… a cracking venue… strawberries and cream and…. superb supporters made for a hugely successful evening! The sunContinue reading »

Fundraising Fanatics!

Wow – what an eventful week for YLF! Our team of staff, volunteers, supporters and friends have been extremely busy raising awareness and funds to continue giving much needed supportContinue reading »