Legacy and Impact of Voices for Impact

On Friday 2nd October 2026, project partners and stakeholders gathered at the Bytes Glengormley Hub to reflect on the achievements and cross-jurisdictional learning of the Voices for Impact project, supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme (managed by SEUPB).

Sarah Robinson Galloway, our Senior Development Officer (Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion), shared her perspectives at the event as the Scottish Lead for the Voices for Impact project.

While this event marked the formal conclusion of this phase, the Voices for Impact digital platform remains fully active to serve as a foundation for evidence-informed youth work and advocacy. Youth Workers in Scotland can use the platform to support their youth work and also still be in with a chance of winning a £175 voucher for the most responses linked to their registered organisation by the end of October 2026.

Project Achievements at a Glance:

4,000+ youth responses captured on critical issue areas.
200+ youth workers and educators trained across 9 capacity-building sessions.
80 organisations actively utilising the platform, with over 600 having data access.
30+ young people directly involved in governance via Youth Advisory Hubs in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Other project contributors including Ian McKenzie (YMCA Ireland), John (BEAMA), Nicola Hughes (Bytes), and Youth Advisory Hub member Bella shared their valuable perspectives during the panel discussions.

The insights gathered through this collective partnership – including Bytes, YMCA Ireland, Boys & Girls Clubs NI, Youth Initiatives, NYCI, YouthLink Scotland, and CWVYS – will continue to shape youth work practice and policy moving forward.

You can access the data and resources: www.voicesforimpact.ai