June 27, 2025 - 625 views
A new national body is being created in Wales to support and strengthen the youth work sector, aiming to unify organisations and amplify the impact on young people.
Announcing the plans during Youth Work Week [23 to 30 June] the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Lynne Neagle, said:
"Given the breadth and diversity of youth work provision across Wales, I’m delighted to announce plans to create a new central body for youth work in Wales, to unify the sector, support collaboration and amplify its impact on young people.
"This exciting new organisation will make sure that the many talented young people, youth workers, and organisations in the youth work sector in Wales have the structure, leadership, and advocacy they need to thrive.
Youth work offers a rich variety of inclusive and empowering opportunities for young people aged 11 to 25. These experiences encourage young people to use their voice and contribute to decisions that affect them.
Peer Action Collective Cymru (PACC) is just one of many projects providing bespoke services to meet the particular needs of young people in their local area.
Winners of a Youth Work Excellence Wales Award in 2023, PACC support young people from underrepresented groups, giving them a voice and helping them develop their passions and talents.
Some may have experienced the criminal justice system, been in care or have experienced discrimination. PACC enables young people to address pressing societal issues such as youth violence and its underlying drivers, including mental health, sexuality, race, and gender.
The Welsh Government is providing over £12.9m to support youth work initiatives across the country over the next 12 months.
