Young Leaders
Helping Young People Lead the Way
At Positive Futures, we believe every young person has the potential to lead, inspire others, and make a positive difference in their community.
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Our Young Leaders Programme
Our Young Leaders programme gives young people the opportunity to build confidence, develop valuable life skills, and take on meaningful leadership roles.
Through training, volunteering, and hands-on experience, participants grow into positive role models while helping shape our projects and services.
Young Leaders play an active role across Positive Futures by supporting activities, mentoring their peers, planning events, and ensuring young people’s voices influence everything we do.
As a Young Leader, you’ll have the opportunity to…
Build confidence
Build confidence and self-belief.
Develop skills
Develop communication, teamwork and leadership skills.
Volunteer
Gain practical volunteering experience.
Lead activities
Help plan and deliver activities for other young people.
Make an impact
Make a positive impact in your local community.
Gain awards
Access accredited learning and personal development opportunities.
Take your next step
Strengthen college, university and job applications.
Leaders of tomorrow
We’re passionate about helping young people discover their potential and become the leaders of tomorrow.
Our impact 2025–26
134
young people engaged in Developmental Opportunities programmes
10%
progressed from universal youth work into leadership and development programmes
63
dedicated developmental sessions delivered
13
Young Leaders regularly volunteering and supporting sessions
87%
of participants reported increased confidence in sharing their views
13
young people working towards an accredited award
20
young people completed leadership training
10
youth-led projects designed and delivered
114
young people involved in campaigns, consultations or advocacy activities
The Young Leaders programme helped me develop leadership skills, learn how to support and motivate people, and gain experience that I can use in future education, work, and everyday life
Young Leader at Positive Futures
Ready to lead the way?
Want to find out more? Call us on 0151 207 6003 or email info@positivefutures.org.uk.