Voice & Influence Network

Part of the Youth Focus North West Network Day

About our Network Day

Join us for our Youth Focus North West (YFNW) Network Day, a 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 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
• Detached Network
• Cared 4 Network
• Lundy Model Community of Practice

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: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Time: 10.00-12.00

Venue: Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS

Venue Details: Click Here

Parking: Please note there is no onsite parking at this venue

Receive 10% off your parking when you book in advance and park at Q-Park’s First Street Car Park – located 10 minute walk: Q-Park – Anne Horniman Street, M15 4FN Manchester. Simply pre-book your stay here (http://www.q-park.co.uk/parking/manchester/q-park-first-street) using promo code PT0417FMH to make your saving.

Nearest Train Station: Deansgate

Tea and coffee will be provided

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

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