Young people are facing some epic challenges.  Will you stand in solidarity with them by taking a challenge of your own?

Did you know that…

• In 2022, the number of sexual abuse offences against children rose to over 100,000 for the first time?
• The youth homelessness rate in England is 1 in 50 young people?
• Almost half (46%) of young people report experiencing feelings of self-loathing?
• 47% of young people are worried that they will never be financially secure?
• 53% of young people from poorer backgrounds have lowered their expectations for their future because of the rising cost of living?
• Almost 1 in 4 young people from poorer backgrounds think their life will amount to nothing, no matter how hard they try?

At the same time…

• The 2021 census found that 71,120 young people are providing 20-50 hours of unpaid care to loved ones each week, an increase of ⅔ since the 2011 census.
• Between 2014 and 2020, the rate of volunteering was highest among 16 - 24 year olds (and 65 - 74 year olds).  In 2019/20, 39% of young people had volunteered at least once within the last year.
• Hundreds of young people have given their time and ideas to address the biggest issues facing their generation, including youth violence and exploitation, poor mental health and racism.

This generation is invested in helping others, solving problems and finding routes to a better future for everyone.

We can help them make their vision a reality.

Invest in this generation and their quest to work for a world that's as it should be.  Stand in solidarity with young people by tackling a challenge of your own.  Go a Golden Mile.  Go up, down, along, across or around.  Walk, swim, run, cycle, climb or sky-dive, whatever is your thing.  Make it your Golden Mile.

• Donate £10, to invest in young people
• Go 1 mile on March 25th/26th, as an action of solidarity
• Share what you're doing, using #YPareGold

Together we can build a stronger, healthier, happier world.