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Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Endowment Fund’s is here to prevent children and young people becoming involved in violence. We do this by finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.

It’s a mission that matters and one that we can only achieve by putting young people at the heart of our work. That’s why we’ve set-up a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) to help…

  • …shape our decisions and influence how we spend almost £200m of funding on programmes to prevent young people becoming involved in violence.
  • …generate new ideas and approaches.
  • …be a critical friend and provide a youth perspective on what we say and do.

All our YAB members are trained, supported and remunerated.

Hear from some of our Youth Advisory Members on why they joined

YEF Youth Advisory Board Members – What made them join?

Meet some of the team…

Ajada
Youth Advisory Board / YEF Committee Member
Andre
Youth Advisory Board / YEF Committee Member
Goutham
Youth Advisory Board member
Martha
Youth Advisory Board member
Muna
Youth Advisory Board Member
Poppy
Youth Advisory Board member
Prince
Youth Advisory Board Member
Tommy
Youth Advisory Board member

YAB in research

  • Report

    Report:Racial Disproportionality

    The current state of disproportionality Violence has devastating impacts on children and families. While children from all backgrounds can face violence, children from certain ethnic backgrounds are less safe. The majority of children in the youth justice system, and involved in violence, are White. However, relative to their share of the population, some minority ethnic…
    Policing Youth Justice Education Health
  • Report

    Report:Children, Violence and Vulnerability 2024

    This is YEF’s third annual Children, violence and vulnerability report. This year, YEF surveyed over 10,000 teenage children aged 13-17 in England and Wales about their experiences of violence. Amid the everyday pressures of adolescence — school, friendships and self-discovery — many teenagers are also having to navigate a more troubling issue: violence. This year’s…
  • Report

    Report:Key Facts About Violence

    Understanding violence is key to keeping children safe                                      If we want to prevent violence, we need to understand it. The more we know about violence, the better we can focus our efforts to keep children safe. This means asking questions like: Thankfully, there is a substantial evidence base that can help us answer these questions.…

Latest blogs

  • Blog

    Blog:The power of  mentoring to reduce youth violence 

    A mentor can be one of the most positive role models in a young person’s life. By building a strong, trusting relationship with a suitable adult brings many emotional, social and developmental benefits – may of which directly reduce the risk of children’s involvement in violence.  How mentoring helps prevent youth violence  Mentoring can significantly…
  • Blog

    Blog:Beyond the Headlines:  Why Lived Experience and Early Support Are Key to Reducing Knife Crime 

    Knife crime in the UK has dominated headlines in recent months, sparking widespread concern. While the statistics are shocking, they only scratch the surface of a deeper, more complex issue.   To truly understand and reduce knife crime, we must look beyond the numbers. Tools like our Core Indicators of Violence dashboard, delving into knife crime…
  • Blog

    Blog:The Importance of Careers in Preventing Youth Involvement in Violence

    Employment and access to workplace skills are vital for young people, offering more than just financial independence. They provide a sense of purpose, structure, and an opportunity to develop essential life skills. Engaging in meaningful work enables young individuals to cultivate communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, which are crucial for personal development and future career…