Youth Alliance GM is an informal partnership comprising over 180 organisations and groups dedicated to supporting children and young people across Greater Manchester.
Our members include organisations from the local voluntary and community sector (VCS), public sector youth services, housing associations, and national charities.
Youth Alliance GM was established at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, driven by the recognition of a pressing need for joint and collaborative efforts to mitigate the negative impacts on children and young people across our region.
This initiative isn’t about adding layers of bureaucracy; it’s about finding the best ways to serve children and young people—individually, collectively, and as a unified system.
We believe now is the time to unite the diversity of providers, alongside children and young people, to shape the agenda for change in Greater Manchester. By working together, we can respond to the challenges faced by young people and the sector, and help create a new reality.
Joining the Alliance is simple, free, and highly encouraged! We’re eager to grow and would love for you to be part of our journey. Get in touch to find out more.
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Enhance Young People’s Wellbeing – Work collaboratively across Greater Manchester to improve young people’s wellbeing, aligning strategically with the #BeeWell programme.
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Promote Equity and Opportunity – Increase opportunities for young people by fostering collaboration and ensure equity across the region.
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Drive Systemic Change – Shape and influence services to create meaningful, long-lasting improvements for young people in Greater Manchester.
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Build Strategic Connections – Build relationships with other networks and partnerships, making use of opportunities across Greater Manchester to ensure fair access and opportunities for all.
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Promote Representation – Position the Alliance as a trusted voice for the diverse organisations supporting children and young people, ensuring recognition by local authorities, institutions, and funders.
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Share Opportunities and News – Communicate key opportunities and updates while providing platforms for collaboration, particularly for boroughs currently seen as underrepresented and under-resourced.
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Foster Member Engagement – Support existing and new members by sharing information, building connections, and uniting groups with shared goals.
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Host Collaborative Events – Create spaces for engagement and collaboration across GM, bringing together key stakeholders to inspire conversations, ideas, and meaningful change.
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Boost Youth Voices – Champion a Greater Manchester-wide strategic approach to amplifying young people’s involvement and influence.
We believe the Alliance has incredible potential to grow further, providing leadership, support, and ensuring that the voices of young people across Greater Manchester are not only heard but acted upon.
Together, we have the power to open doors long closed to young people in GM, tackle persistent and structural challenges, and create real, lasting change for the region.
