Youth Panel
Now Recruiting!
The Kelsall Wellbeing Hub Youth Panel is a new initiative designed to give young people a real voice in shaping the activities, services and future direction of the Hub. It creates a dedicated space where local young people can share ideas, highlight what matters to them and help influence decisions that affect their community.
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The Youth Panel ensures that the Hub continues to grow as a truly inclusive space for all ages, while strengthening opportunities for young people’s wellbeing, connection and development.
What is a Youth Panel?

The Youth Panel is a small group of young people aged 12–17 who live in or locally to Kelsall. Working alongside the Hub’s Trustees, Panel members will:
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Share views and ideas on what young people want and need in the village
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Help shape activities, events and services for young people
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Provide feedback on existing provision
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Represent the Wellbeing Hub within the youth community
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Encourage wider participation from other young people​
This is a genuine opportunity for young people to be listened to and to help make a positive difference locally.
Why join the Youth Panel
Being part of the Youth Panel gives you the chance to:
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Have your say in decisions that affect shape your local community
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Develop valuable life skills including leadership, teamwork and communication
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Build confidence and experience for school, college and future careers
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Strengthen your CV and personal statements

Who can join?

We are looking for young people who:
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Are aged between 12 and 17
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Live in Kelsall or a surrounding village
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Are interested in making a positive difference
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Are willing to share ideas and listen to others
We aim for the Panel to reflect the diversity of young people in Kelsall, including a range of backgrounds, interests and experiences.
We would also welcome the contribution from older young people on the Panel (up to age 19) especially those who can support the younger members.
How the Youth Panel works
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The Panel is likely to consist of 8-12 members, with opportunities for additional young people to get involved with specific events e.g. fundraising from time to time
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Meetings will take place approximately once a month at the Wellbeing Hub (or online if needed)
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An adult facilitator will support the group
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Agendas will be agreed in advance, with notes shared with Trustees
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Members will serve an initial one-year term, with the option to reapply
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Panel members will be encouraged to gather views from other young people, for example through surveys or by connecting with schools, youth groups and local organisations.

Now Recruiting!
Drop-in Session
Interested young people (and parents/carers) are warmly invited to attend our informal drop-in session:
Saturday 6th December
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Kelsall Wellbeing Hub
This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role, ask questions and meet those involved in setting up the Panel.
We are aiming for the Youth Panel to hold its first meeting in January.We encourage parents and carers to share this opportunity with their young people, so the Panel can be as representative as possible of the wider youth community.
Get In Touch
If you would like more information or wish to express interest in joining the Youth Panel, please contact:
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Viv Couche

Trustee, Kelsall Wellbeing Hub

Email: vivcouche@hotmail.com


Beth McJury
Youth Panel facilitator
Email: mcjuryb@gmail.com
Together, we can ensure young people have a strong voice in shaping the future of Kelsall.




