Voice & Influence Network

Part of the Youth Focus North West Network Day

About Network Day

Join us for our first Youth Focus North West (YFNW) Network Day, a new quarterly gathering bringing all of our established networks together under one roof for one day.

Each network will meet in the same venue but run as separate, dedicated sessions at different times. Attendees are invited to book onto the network(s) most relevant to their role, interests, or area of practice, with the option to stay and connect with colleagues from across the region before or after their session. With multiple networks running throughout the day, you are welcome to book onto as many as are relevant to your role.

This new format is designed to strengthen relationships, reduce duplication, and make it easier for colleagues to engage with multiple networks in one place. By hosting every network on the same day, we’re creating a more accessible, efficient, and energising way for partners to stay connected and informed.

YFNW Network Day is open to colleagues already involved in our existing networks, as well as those who may wish to join for the first time.

Please feel free to book onto any of the other Networks taking place using the following link:

• Voluntary Community Faith & Social Enterprise Network
• Voice & Influence Network
• Detached Network
• Cared 4 Network
• Lundy Model Community of Practice
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About the Voice & Influence Network

The North West Voice & Influence Network creates a collaborative space for practitioners to learn, share, and act as a community of practice. The network explores emerging themes in youth voice and influence, using learning circles to support facilitated discussions on key topics and strengthen participation practice across the region.

What this network focuses on:

• Enabling different voices to be heard.
• Creating opportunities to learn from diverse participation approaches.
• Encouraging and embedding best practice.
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Who is this session for?

The network brings together practitioners from a variety of sectors who lead and deliver youth voice, participation, and engagement activities with children and young people.

Event details

Date: Thursday 5 March 2026 

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: The Heath Business & Technical Park, Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4QX

There is on-site parking for people arriving by car.

For more information about travelling by train, bus, coach, car or taxi please click on the following link

Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch if needed.

A quiet space is available at the venue should you want to work remotely before/after the Network

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