Successful bid to extend our work with young people

We have been awarded a four-year grant from the Henry Smith Shout! fund that will enable us to offer independent advocacy to young people with a learning disability.

The funding will expand our services so that we can support young people aged 14–18 who have a learning disability and would benefit from person-led, independent advocacy during the transition from children's to adult services.

David Woolley, Chief Executive at Your Voice Counts, said:

“We want to help young people with a learning disability to be better prepared for the challenging transition from children’s to adult services. We know this is a period of change that can be incredibly complex and daunting but independent, person-led advocacy can equip people with the skills and confidence they need to make choices and speak up for themselves.

"This funding represents an important step forward in ensuring young people with learning disabilities are supported to shape their own futures and we are incredibly grateful to the Henry Smith Foundation for their support and belief in our work."