Changemakers are young people who lead positive change in their world. Anyone can be a Changemaker.The Changemakers Foundation is creating a world in which young people have the confidence to lead and everyone understands we need them to.
What's New
We are now recruiting!
Changemakers has a short term vacancy for an office administrator working out of our Newcastle office. The role will be 0.6 FTE (25 hours over 5 days a week) This post will be an excellent opportunity for someone who is already a competent administrator, who will relish the opportunity to support a growing and fast paced organisation.
Huge response for Apprenticeships in Youth Work
Having received over 45 applications for the Apprenticeship in Youth Work, interviews went ahead at the College of North East London and 6 young people have now been selected. They are due to have their induction at the beginning of next month here at the Changemakers office. We’ll be hosting 2 apprentices once a week for 18 months. Watch this space!
UnLtd looking to recruit young leaders in an exciting new national programme
The programme gives young people the opportunity to help themselves by helping others through their own entrepreneurial projects. By acting in a socially entrepreneurial way, young people can transform the way they are seen. Find out more...
What do you think about the way that technology can empower young people?
Are you passionate about computers and new media? Want to share your views? How do you feel technology has helped you develop?
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Launching The Youth of Today campaign in Birmingham
On Monday 26 October, Tru Streetdance, a Birmingham streetdance company for 8 to 25 year olds, performed in Lionel Street to launch The Youth of Today Campaign, which recognises exceptional youth leadership and aims to inspire the next generation of young talent across England. And Changemakers, a The Youth of Today partner, was there...
Martin Luther King, Moses and Simon Cowell are three of our all-time greatest leaders
The Youth of Today survey, commissioned by The Prince's Trust, reveals that England footballer John Terry also made the teens top 10, whilst X Factor judge Simon Cowell won the same vote as Mother Theresa and 16th century Monarch Henry VIII.