Welcome to the JULY 2026 YLC Newsletter!

We hope this newsletter helps you to feel connected and informed. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any information, events, training etc that you would like us to share through the newsletter by emailing info@ylc.org.uk. Please encourage colleagues and partners who may find it useful to sign up to the e-bulletin - CLICK HERE 

Check out Play Grow Belong, a website full of VCSE organisations that provide local activities across the Wakefield District, in one place. Verified, free and searchable by age, area and day. Calling all VCSE organisations that provide activities for families to register for free! (P.S please drop us an email if you'd like us to put these on for you!) 

 Wf- I Can is an online resource designed for children and young people (ages 8-19) in the Wakefield District. It aims to provide information, advice, and self-help tips to support mental health and well-being 

Highlighted Info

Public-Health Wakefield - Measles.docx

Gasped - Domestic Abuse during the world cup 

Department for Education -  Seeking views on proposals to update the 'Working Together to Safeguard Children', the 'Children’s Social Care National Framework', and the policy that will underpin the development of multi-agency child protection teams regulations.

Spotlight Resources

YJS - Online harms affecting children: Evidence Pack - Youth Justice Resource Hub

NCSC Early Warning - Active Cyber Defence Tool

Mental Health Innovation - Men's Mental Health Toolkit 

Groundwork - The Ground Up - Spotlight On Community Projects, Cervical Screening Podcast

Turning Point Inspiring Recoveries - Alcohol and Me Toolkit

NatWest Thrive - Resources and session plans to deliver to young people around finances

Upcoming Events/Sessions

Public Health Wakefield - Tuesday 29th September 2026 (9.30am to 12.30pm) Tobacco Alliance - Wakefield Town Hall

Gasped: Man Matters - Coffee Evening at Lightwaves / Coffee Evening at The Airedale Centre

Media Trust - How charities can stay visible with rising costs - Expert panel meeting 

NYA - Enrichment entitlement and benchmarks: New opportunities for the Youth Sector / Youth work connect - Drugs, Risk and Reality 

Central Youth Hub - Thornes Park Activity Day on 28th Aug 

Young People's Voice 

• Oxford Population Health - Healthy Eating Study for Young Adults (18-25)
• Test, Learn and Grow Ideas Proposal: Understanding the views of young people (16-24) in Wakefield to help the co-design and testing of any changes to local policy or services around employment. INFO
• Wakefield Cathedral Quarter - Seeking Young People's views Sign Up - HERE 

Vacancies

Leeds Gate - Community Development Worker - Calderdale & Wakefield - Closing date: 16/07/2026

VoiceAbility - Independent Visitor Volunteer in Wakefield