by Johanna Bolhoven | Jul 24, 2020 | News
Task Force set up to prevent a Covid crisis lost generation of young people On 25 June, the Young People’s Task Force held the first in a series of engagement events to aid the creation and development of the new Greater Manchester Young Person’s Taskforce and Young...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jul 24, 2020 | News
Contemplating the next era of the Foundations work: five key questions our Chair is asking himself… 1. How are the needs, wants and expectations of our customers (partners, young people, supporters, staff, volunteers) going to change? There will undoubtedly...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jul 24, 2020 | News
With the new schedule confirmed for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 as being 23 July – 8 August 2021, DMSF athlete Aimee Pratt is back on track to compete, and DMSF will be documenting her exciting journey to the finish line. Aimee was discovered by DMSF aged 13 and she is...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jun 26, 2020 | News
To celebrate our 10th birthday we will be highlighting some key moments and individuals from the last ten years. This month we’re delighted to introduce you to DMSF Coach British female professional basketball player, and our very own NHS hero, Lauren Thomas-Johnson....
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jun 17, 2020 | News
Task Force set up to prevent a Covid crisis lost generation of young people Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has today announced his appointment of Olympian and Commonwealth Gold Medal Winner, Diane Modahl, as Chair of the new Young Person’s Task Force which...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jun 17, 2020 | News
We are passionate about providing positive pathways for young people to be involved in sport and education to achieve their personal goals. Our programmes aim to inspire and motivate them to achieve and maximise their potential, whilst celebrating success and...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jun 17, 2020 | News
There are lots of ways that young people can keep in touch with DMSF and every week we host a number of online support sessions for our young people; this includes a live group chat, life skills storytelling and training with the team. Articulating thought; showing...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jun 17, 2020 | News
The UK’s charities need your help! We’re calling on all our supporters to help give our fundraising a BIG push and help us support the wellbeing of children and young people in our care. We have an annual fundraising target of £500,000 and the coronavirus outbreak is...
by Johanna Bolhoven | Jun 17, 2020 | News
We’re working hard to put young people at the heart of Greater Manchester. DMSF is working with the Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to give young people a voice and we are currently exploring ways we can collaborate on our Recover & Restart Programme,...
by Johanna Bolhoven | May 18, 2020 | News
Without prompt, significant and sustained support and investment into the sector, the current Coronavirus pandemic will result in serious and long-term damage to children and young people’s lives. These are the findings of a report written for DCMS by the Young...
