A Decade of Dedication
Supporting our member organisations is at the heart of everything we do at SCVYS, and we are always honoured to shine a light on the incredible work they deliver every single day. In 2025, several of our members reached their 10‑year anniversary — a milestone that reflects not only their success, but their unwavering commitment […]
Staffordshire Youth Elections 2024: Meet Your Candidates
We’re really pleased to officially introduce our candidates in the Staffordshire Youth Union (SYU) Elections 2024. This time last year we were really pleased to welcome 21 newly elected Youth Representatives into Staffordshire’s only countywide, elected youth voice forum – representing the children and young people of Staffordshire locally, regionally and nationally. We’ve had a […]
Join the Staffordshire Youth Union!
The Staffordshire Youth Union (SYU) is excited to announce that we are now recruiting new members to join our vibrant and dynamic team. If you are passionate about making a difference in your community and want to have your voice heard on key issues affecting young people, this is your chance! Staffordshire Youth Union (SYU) […]
A Special Meeting for the Staffordshire Youth Union
On the 31st May, the young people of the Staffordshire Youth Union (SYU) visited the county buildings in Stafford. Greeted by Councillor Phil Hewit, Chairman of the County Council, and Adie Hewit, Consort to the Chairman and Cannock Chase District Councillor, the SYU sat down to lunch inside the library. Afterwards, they had a […]
WHAM Plan: Calling All Young Voices!
We are thrilled to announce the revamp of the Wellbeing and Health Action Map (WHAM) Plan, a crucial preventative tool for promoting the emotional and mental health wellbeing of young people. To make this initiative truly impactful, we need the insights and ideas of our youth. Their unique perspectives will help shape the WHAM plan […]
Empowering Futures: The Launch of the My Tomorrow Campaign
On the 30th May, 2024, SCVYS attended the launch of the “My Tomorrow” campaign at Millennium Point, Birmingham, a groundbreaking initiative by the Positive Youth Foundation and the West Midlands Violence Reduction Unit. The event, attended by young people, community leaders, and decision-makers, aimed to tackle stigmas associated with young people and postcodes. The campaign […]
Applications now open for Summer War Graves Camp 2024
Young people aged 16 to 18 are invited to apply for the Summer War Graves Camp at Cannock Chase. Working together with the German War Graves Commission, SCVYS are pleased to continue the delivery of this exciting programme. Young people from Staffordshire and Germany come together to find out about each other’s cultures, learn about […]
Staffordshire Youth Union Raise £201 for Special Adventure Needs Playground, Cannock.
On the 4th April, SYU held a fun-filled, Easter themed fundraiser to support SNAP in its continued running. SYU members from across the county worked together on the event which included cookie decorating, bingo, a tombola, carnival games, arts and crafts, and held a bake sale of goods they had made themselves. Members of Staffordshire […]
Meet the new UK Youth Parliament Members for 2024-26
2024 sees us welcome the new members of the UK Youth Parliament. Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) represent young people across their local area in national events and collaboration with over 300 other UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) representatives from across the UK and overseas territories. UKYP provides opportunities for young people to bring about social […]
Staffordshire Youth Union Elections 2023 – Meet Your Candidates
As we enter UK Parliament Week, here at SCVYS we’re really excited to celebrate by officially launching the 2023 Elections for Staffordshire Youth Union. Young people aged 11-18 across all districts of Staffordshire are competing for seats and asking for the votes of their fellow 11-18 year olds countywide. Find out about the candidates with […]