Press Releases

Horizons project has completed a successful first-year pilot, introducing over 70 young people to civil engineering through interactive sessions, mentoring, and industry partnerships. The programme culminated in a celebration event featuring a team challenge, with Beacon Hill Community School winning the inaugural BECivilE Cup.

A look back at 25 years of empowering young people and the impact on youth services in Cumbria.

Cumbria Youth Alliance launched Bridging Horizons a groundbreaking project that will introduce young people to civil engineering and its various career opportunities.

Young people leaving care will benefit from mentoring, work experience placements and life skills development, thanks to a new three-year £315,000 programme created by Cumbria Community Foundation.

CYA has just launched the latest version of youth work training at level 2 and level 3.

With huge thanks to National Lottery players and The National Lottery Community Fund for their very significant investment in the future of young people in Cumbria.

A good news story focusing on overcoming rurality and access to employment issues in Cumbria

A group of 20 young people aged between 16 and 24 living in Cumbria and Lancaster embarked on a journey to design and oversee the grant programme. These dynamic young leaders are poised to distribute the £60,000 throughout September to January 2024.

Youth Futures Foundation announces more funding for Cumbria Youth Alliance (CYA) to launch a new county-wide youth support programme, Forging Futures. Young people facing the greatest challenges will receive personalised support in housing, wellbeing, work experience and job search allowing them to fulfil their potential.