Opportunities in August 2023 

We love sharing opportunities from across the sector – here are this month’s…

12 week programme: The Big House

• The Big House are a creative charity in Islington that work with 16-25-year-old care leavers, young people with experience of the care system and young people who are at risk of offending or homelessness.
• They are currently recruiting for their 12-week programme that combines life skills, employability workshops and rehearsals – working alongside a professional creative team of writers, directs and designers to develop a Big House production.
• Interested? Email [email protected]

Survey: your thoughts on mental health for young people in care

• Are you 16 or 17 years old?
• ReThink would love to hear from you for their research into mental health and wellbeing of young people in care.
• They are a team of researchers, supported by Coram Voice, Adoption UK and an advisory panel of care-experienced young people.
• For 45 mins of questionnaires, you will get a £15 voucher as a thank you.
• You can register your interest here.

Workshops: Theatre-making

• Are you interested in theatre-making?
• Do you live in London?
• Are you care-experienced and aged 16-24?
• Coram is holding theatre-making workshops. They will pay for your travel expenses and provide food at each session.
• Read more and sign up here.

Event: find your fearless with Prince’s Trust

• Are you aged 16-30?
• Interested in an exciting, interactive event for young people where you can get involved in fun activities, challenging workshops, and ultimately ‘find your fearless’?
• Join the Prince’s Trust on 21 August in London to find out what the charity has to offer and how it can help you unlock your fearlessness.

Event: ‘Beyond the Consultation’ with Barnardo’s

• Barnardo’s are holding a series of online sessions titled ‘Beyond the Consultation’
• They want to talk to as many young people as possible about your ideas for an improved care system
• They are flexible as in you can go to as many or as few sessions as you would like
• For each session you attend, you will receive a £10 voucher of your choosing
• Sign up here and they will be in touch with more info.

Survey: your thoughts on care as a protected characteristic

• The Children’s Commissioner is looking into whether ‘care experience’ should be given protection in law
• If you’d like to give your views, fill in this 5-10 minute survey.

Survey: supported accommodation

• There’s a new Ofsted consultation seeking views on supported accommodation for children and care leavers 16 and 17 years old
• They are seeking views directly from young people – this is a chance to help shape what happens to future children in care.
• Share your thoughts here by 8 September.

Event: insight into finance careers

• Are you interested in a career in the financial sector?
• One of our funders is offering free places to attend their Insight Day on 23 August in London (a great opportunity to kick start a career!)
• Email Jo & Henri to let us know you’re interested.