Change Champions
What is the Change Champions Programme?
The Change Champions is a youth voice model of work in Harrow running since 2018, that puts young people at the heart of driving social change locally.
We currently work with 6 voluntary sector organisations locally to empower their young people with opportunities to have their say on changes in Harrow.
At the moment, this group is working closely with the Harrow Borough Based Partnership to consult on their work around joining up children and young people services in Harrow.
Organisations running youth voice projects in Harrow
Ignite Youth
Ignite Youth is a safe and nurturing charity that provides meaningful support to young people, in particular those who are at risk of exclusion and involvement in the criminal justice system, aged 11-25 in Harrow and surrounding Boroughs.
Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS)
Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS) supports, educates and empowers individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD and/or autism, their families, and the community.
The Wish Centre
The Wïsh Centre is a London-based charity that prevents self-harm, abuse and exploitation of young people. It is a free service for young people aged 12-21 who live or go to school in Harrow.
My Yard
My Yard is a Registered Charity supporting community togetherness in Harrow, Bushey & Barnet. We listen and help one another, reduce food waste, find solutions, value each other, and celebrate!
Harrow Carers
Harrow Carers is an independent charity and voluntary organisation and has been the lead carers’ support agency in Harrow since 1996.
Watford FC CSE Trust
Watford Football Club’s Community Sports and Education Trust, operating in Hertfordshire and the London boroughs of Harrow and Hillingdon, run over 30 different projects engaging with over 158,000 participants annually.
Recent Youth Voice Reports
Previous Change Champion led projects
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Northwick Park Hospital
A pilot to deliver more support to young people in A&E. The programme started with a peer research project over 3 days at the hospital.
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CAMHS Waiting list pilot
An inspiring parent changing the support for families waiting for CAMHS referral. This is now an ongoing support offer.
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Met Police Parent Support Group
A new support programme being piloted for parents of young people on the periphery of youth violence / gang culture.
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Action for change programme
A six-month programme to create a central vision and action plan for youth services in Harrow.
