Feb 03 2021
Home Office Vulnerable Children’s Charity Fund
Back in August 2020 Essex was awarded £98,101 from the Home Office Vulnerable Children’s Charity Fund. The VVU invited groups to apply for funding to continue their support for vulnerable young people at risk of violence, during the Covid-19 Pandemic. For example, by adapting support services if necessary, by using remote working and technology. 14 groups were awarded funds, read about some of their work.
Feb 02 2021
Supporting the community through radio
The VVU has supported Gateway978 community radio to reach out to and work with more young people during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Feb 01 2021
‘Youth Voices’ on gangs and knife crime
Between December 2019 and March 2020 the VVU worked with youth groups and young people to understand their thoughts and feelings on gangs and knife crime.
