These youth groups and forums:
- raise awareness of issues affecting young people
- help to improve services
- offer young people new opportunities, skills and experiences
Action Change Equality (ACE)
ACE groups are for children and young people aged under 19 who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and attend a school or college in Royal Greenwich. The groups are based in schools.
Being part of ACE gives children and young people the opportunity to voice their views on making services in Greenwich more suitable for those with SEND.
Children in our Care Council
If you're a young person living in care aged 13 to 18, you can come together to discuss:
- the services you receive
- what you would like to change or improve
- how you can influence change
You can be a voice for other care-experienced young people, talk openly amongst new friends, work on projects and take part in fun activities and special opportunities.
The Children in our Care Council meets every 4 weeks on a Tuesday, online or in-person in Woolwich with snacks and drinks provided.
To find out more or join the next session, talk to your social worker or email youth-voice@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
Care Leavers' Forum
If you’re a care leaver aged 18 to 25, you can join the forum to advocate for care-experienced children and young people, and care leavers in Royal Greenwich.
You'll be part of a group that shares ideas in open discussion and collaborates with council leaders to influence change and shape services. You'll also gain personalised development and support opportunities.
The Care Leavers' Forum meets every 4 weeks on a Tuesday, online or in-person in Woolwich with snacks and drinks provided.
To find out more or join the next session, talk to your personal advisor or email youth-voice@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
Hear from the Children in our Care Council and Care Leavers’ Forum
Greenwich Young People's Council
Greenwich Young People's Council (GYPC) is a strategic forum of elected members who represent the views, concerns and aspirations of children and young people in Royal Greenwich.
They strive for improved outcomes and influence decision-making across the council.
Find out more about Greenwich Young People's Council
Young Advisors
Young Advisors are sessional employees of the Greenwich Insight and Influence Service who are between ages 16 and 25. They contribute their lived experiences and expertise to inform work across:
- Children's Services
- other departments within the council
- the wider partnership of agencies and organisations who provide services and support children and families
Our Young Advisors strengthen the presence of youth voice within strategic decision-making through work such as projects, consultations and representing young people on boards.
If you're interested in Young Advisors as a consulting professional or an interested young person, email youth-voice@royalgreenwich.gov.uk.
Young Commissioners
Our Young Commissioners are passionate about improving local services and representing the voices of young people.
Find out more about becoming a young commissioner
Children and Young People's Plan
Learn what children and young people in Royal Greenwich have told us matters most to them as they grow up in our Children and Young People Partnership Plan.
This five-year plan, shaped by their voices and supported by borough-wide partnerships, sets out our commitment to ensure every child enjoys a happy, fulfilling childhood and is empowered to reach their full potential.