Presentation given at PWNE London regional meeting on 10th May 2010 More information can be found here: http://www.participationworks.org.uk/networks/regional-networks/london/previous-events-in-the-london-region

1. Engaging Young People in their Environment Monday 10 th May 2010 Patrick Taylor Programme Manager

2. National Youth Charity established in 2000 Set up by 4 young people for young people Supporting over 2000 young people every year in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London Supported by over 200 adult mentors every year Who are Envision?

3. Our Mission, Vision and Values Mission: To empower young people to recognise their capacity to make a difference To build confidence , aspiration and skills Vision: To see young people taking responsibility for the issues around them and demonstrate leadership in their communities Values: Experiential learning, Skills building, Youth Voice, Leadership

4. How we make it happen Provoke: What’s going on in the world? What do you think about it? Inspire: Explore the power of individuals to make a difference Create: Develop the skills through working collaboratively on projects to tackle local or global issues

5. Purchasing & Waste Green spaces Culture and Arts Travel & Traffic Community Food & Drink Energy & Water Global Dimensions

6. How we make it happen In the words of young people

10. www.envision.org.uk