Detached Youth Work 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
• Voice & Influence Network
• Detached Network
• Cared 4 Network
• Lundy Model Community of Practice

About the Detached Youth Work Network

The North West Detached Youth Work Network brings together practitioners who are delivering, or planning to deliver, detached youth work with young people in their communities. The network provides a collaborative space to share learning, strengthen practice, and respond to emerging themes within detached and street‑based youth work.

What this network focuses on:

• Sharing best practice and resources.
• Highlighting, discussing, and responding to emerging themes in detached youth work.
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Who is this session for?

Frontline youth workers within Local Authority and VCFSE sectors who are currently delivering, or planning to deliver, detached youth work in their area.

Event details

Date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Time: 13.00-15.00

Venue: The Vault Youth Zone, Tithebarn Street, Preston, PR1 1DJ

Venue Details: Click Here

Parking: Please note there is no onsite parking at this venue (nearest car park Preston Bus Station)

Nearest Train Station: Preston Train Station (15minute walk)

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