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We’re Participation People – the UK’s youth engagement experts who put our money where our mouth is, making sure young people are part of everything we do. For over 15 years, we’ve teamed up with young people and organisations to make sure youth voice isn’t just heard – it’s acted on. We help leaders listen better, do better, and build services that work for everyone – especially the next generation.

  1. Reflect, Recharge, and Reset: A Year with Participation People | People x Participation Episode 3

    12/17/2025

    Reflect, Recharge, and Reset: A Year with Participation People | People x Participation Episode 3

    As 2025 draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate, reflect, and look ahead. Join host Em, team member Jess, and two of our incredible Young Consultants, Yazz and Sami, for an honest, light-hearted chat about this year’s biggest highlights, lessons learned, and hopes for the year ahead. Because youth voice isn’t just about participation - it’s about people, growth, and the power of looking forward together.

    30 min
  2. The Charter for Change: Youth Voice in the Future of Safe Tech | People x Participation EP 2

    11/24/2025

    The Charter for Change: Youth Voice in the Future of Safe Tech | People x Participation EP 2

    In this podcast episode, we unpack a groundbreaking collaboration with Vodafone Group to co-create “Our Digital Pact: Your Space. Your Rules” - a Global Youth Safety Charter 📢 Through expert-led workshops and youth hackathons, young people shared bold ideas to shape safer, more inclusive technology. With guests Kate Bedwell and Kaiden Walsh we discuss why the telco industry must embed youth voice into its decision-making – and how this project is setting a new global standard. Discover more about this project here 👉 www.vodafone.com/news/maintaining-trust/young-europeans-create-advice-for-staying-safe-online Interested in the iWill Power of Youth Charter? Sign it here ✍️ www.iwill.org.uk/organisations/the-power-of-youth/

    21 min
  3. Then, Now, Next: Celebrating 15 Years of Participation People | People x Participation EP 1

    07/01/2025

    Then, Now, Next: Celebrating 15 Years of Participation People | People x Participation EP 1

    Celebrate 15 years of youth voice in action with the woman who started it all - Antonia Dixey CEO. We look back on the bold beginnings, biggest challenges, and proudest wins of Participation People - and look ahead to what’s next.

    37 min
  4. Gen Z on Netflix’s Adolescence

    05/06/2025

    Gen Z on Netflix’s Adolescence

    A special one-off podcast that bridges the gap in conversations around Netflix’s Adolescence, giving young people the mic to share their honest, unfiltered perspectives. Host Em is joined by young consultant Hadyn as they unpack the roots of toxic masculinity and what it’s really like growing up in today’s digital world. Together, they explore practical, real-world solutions for parents, teachers and professionals looking to better support the next generation and tackle the complex issues presented in the show.

    39 min
  5. The Youth Voice Exchange EP 2 | Lessons from the frontline of co-creation.

    04/23/2025

    The Youth Voice Exchange EP 2 | Lessons from the frontline of co-creation.

    🎙️ The Youth Voice Exchange with NCS Trust is back with Episode 2! This time, we’re diving into what authentic, meaningful co-production with young people really looks like, beyond the buzzwords. Host Shekinnah Wilberforce is joined by Kirsty Beeston, Alfie Harrison, and Rylie Sweeney to unpack how true collaboration can transform decision-making, services, and leadership from the ground up. Tune in now and join the movement for genuine youth partnership 🎧

    42 min
  6. The Youth Voice Exchange EP 1 | Embedding Youth Voice in Governance – From Boardrooms to Bold Change

    03/31/2025

    The Youth Voice Exchange EP 1 | Embedding Youth Voice in Governance – From Boardrooms to Bold Change

    🎙️ The Youth Voice Exchange with the NCS Trust is here! Episode 1 dives into why decision-makers need young people, now more than ever and how organisations can crack youth governance. Host Shekinnah Wilberforce is joined by Michael Devlin, Rachael Oloyede, and Jess Evans to explore how youth voice can shape leadership at every level. Listen now and be part of the conversation! 🎧✨

    32 min

  7. 11/30/2022

    WYC Episode 2: Gender Based Violence in Schools

    For 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, which is an annual international campaigns that begins on 25 November, WYC are posting podcast episodes to raise awareness to Gender Based Violence. Today's episode is about gender based violence in schools !

    15 min

  8. 11/25/2022

    WYC Gender Based Violence Podcast Episode 1: Street Harassment

    Today marks the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. It is an annual international campaigns that begins on 25 November, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. Over the past few months WYC have been working hard on their Gender Based Violence podcast. Episode 1 about gender violence in public spaces is now live on Soundcloud, link in our bio! Thank you to @SurvivorsTrust who came along earlier this year to discuss their amazing work that they do and giving us tips on what to do. @OurStreetsNow also have loads of resources and information about how to access support https://www.ourstreetsnow.org/support

    23 min
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We’re Participation People – the UK’s youth engagement experts who put our money where our mouth is, making sure young people are part of everything we do. For over 15 years, we’ve teamed up with young people and organisations to make sure youth voice isn’t just heard – it’s acted on. We help leaders listen better, do better, and build services that work for everyone – especially the next generation.

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  • Creator
    Participation People
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
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    People x Participation