The document provides guidance on how youth organizations can get noticed by local and regional governments. It discusses case studies of organizations that have developed relationships with elected representatives and local authorities through volunteer projects and events. Attendees are encouraged to write down 2-3 actions they will take to engage local politicians and get noticed, such as hosting project visits or helping with campaigns, and will receive follow up from the organization on their progress.

1. 60 Minute Makeover
Getting noticed by local
and regional government
and politicians

2. Context
C t t
• Sustainability
y
• Local priorities – National
indicators
• Aiming High 10 Year Youth
strategy
• Local funding

3. Case studies
C t di
• Bournemouth YMCA – ‘Life’s a
Beach’ (volunteers connecting
to elected reps) )
• Summer of Service –
Northampton (developing
relationships with local third
sector organisations and local
authorities)

4. Small groups
S ll
• Share one good and one
negative experience of
working with your local
g
authority / elected
p
representatives
• What did you learn?
• Nominate someone to feed
back to the group

5. Practicall help
P ti h l
• Current funding streams
g
• Ways you can engage
– P j t visits/volunteering opps
Project i it / l t i
– Help with events or campaigns
– Secure media coverage
– Offer solutions to local priorities
– Influence local policy

6. Action for you
A ti f
• Take a card
• Write 2-3 things you will do to
get noticed locally/regionally
• Put in self addressed envelope
• Hand back to Araba
• Let v know how you get on

7. Action for v
A ti f
• v will send back cards to you in
y
3 months time
• Funding list on members area
• Araba available for any
additional support
020 7960 7022
araba.webber@vinspired.com