9. Acknowledgements & Achievements 1993
The Youth Charter would like to thank all Government Agencies, Local Authorities, Charities, Public and Private Sector Agencies and individuals who have invested, contributed or supported the work of the Youth Charter over the past twelve years. A special thank you is also extended to those remarkable community organisations, groups and above all young people who have shared so much of their frustrations, needs, experiences and aspirations.
This report is dedicated to Benji Stanley, a 14 year old school boy, and the many others who have sadly lost their lives since...
The Youth Charter would also like to thank the following in the production of this report:
The Government Office for the North West
North West Regional Development Agency
Hides Consultancy Alligator Art and Design Studios
Amec Developments Limited Xerox
And those unique individuals who continue to provide the social, cultural and spiritual strength in all that we continue to do.
The Youth Charter launched at Rec Man Conference in Wembley, identified as part of Manchester’s bid to host the Olympic Games to support the youth legacy of the bid.
Developed the Agora Space, which is a real example of multi agency working. Opened by Susan Hampshire OBE which led to...
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The Youth Charter leads the “Spirit of Hulme and Moss Side Tour Group” to Los Angeles.
The Youth Charter identified as the youth cultural strategy of the Commonwealth Games bid and identified as part of the exit strategy for the Central Manchester Development Corporation.
The Youth Charter registers as a UK charity.
Formal opening of the Youth Charter HQ in Salford by His Grace the Duke of Westminster OBE TD DL. Launch of Youth Charter South Africa on Youth Day. Visited UN Criminal Tribunal at the Hague.
Endorsed by Labour Party Sports Manifesto. Launch Youthwise© at Charity Fair.
Presentation to City of London - ‘Healthy High Streets, Healthy Back Streets.’
Launches 5 year report “Sport as a Contributor to Social Regeneration”.
Nelson Mandela Farewell Game with YCS Youth Ambassador Monique Gardner from FIFA’s SOS Village.
Became a United Nations Non-Governmental Organisation.
The Youth Charter for Sport becomes The Youth Charter for Sport, Culture and the Arts.
Launched the Rugbywise© Toolkit with the Rugby Football Union.
Commonwealth Games. The Youth Charter hosts “Connecting Communities” event inviting 1000 young people from ten disadvantaged communities throughout the UK to attend the Games.
Citizenship in Action© - developed as social and cultural legacy of 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Spirit of the Streets Tour of South Africa. 2003
The Youth Charter celebrates 10th Anniversary with scroll signing in London and a 3 day”Connecting Communities” Festival, Benji Stanley Memorial and “Globe of Hands” statue at Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse, Manchester.
Presents at UN Conference in New York.
Launched Soccerwise with UNICEF and Manchester United FC.
Launches European Issue Document. 2004
2005 2006
A year of review of programmes, structures and papers.
The Youth Charter concluded Citizenship in Action© consultation with participating communities and presents proposals at “Call to Action” event at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester.
The Youth Charter presented the Youth Charter’s national and international programme of work at the 2nd Magglingen Conference - “Sport Moving to the Next Stage”.
The Youth Charter produces its United Nations Quadrennial Report.
Youth Charter South Africa ‘12’ Executive Summary Report is launched at the Youth and Wellness International Conference in Capetown.
Launches Youth Charter ‘12’ National Report at the House of Lords in London.
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