Voices from The Current
Young people's perspectives, experiences and ideas, in their own words.
Through The Current, we're creating opportunities for young people to share their views on the issues shaping their lives and the world around them.
From education and employment to policy, opportunity and everyday experiences, this is a space for young people to explore what matters to them, challenge ideas, ask questions and contribute their own perspectives to wider conversations.
Every contribution offers a different perspective. Together, they provide an opportunity to understand how young people are experiencing the world, what matters to them and what they believe should change.
By sharing these contributions through The Insight to Impact Collective, we hope to bring young people's perspectives to wider audiences, including those involved in shaping the policies, services and decisions that affect their lives.
A note on our contributions
The blogs and opinions published in Voices from The Current are those of their individual authors. They reflect young people's own experiences, perspectives and views, and do not necessarily represent the positions of The Insight to Impact Collective.
We provide this platform to encourage independent thinking, discussion and the sharing of different perspectives
What Young People Want the Chancellor to Hear Ahead of the Autumn Budget
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, young people from The Current shared their perspectives on the decisions shaping their lives and futures. From housing and employment to education, transport and mental health, here are their reflections in their own words.
A Future That Feels Out of Reach: Reflections ahead of the Autumn Budget
For many young people, the future we're working towards feels increasingly out of reach. Ahead of the Autumn Budget, I reflect on the rising cost of living, the importance of community and why we need meaningful change, not more promises.