About Birmingham Youth Work Partnership

As part of the Birmingham Youth Work Partnership, we are an independent network of youth workers and organizations, deeply passionate about empowering Birmingham's youth. Rooted in Birmingham for the long term, we are united by a shared commitment to help local youth work organizations connect, grow, and sustain their impact.

While we operate independently, we work collaboratively with local stakeholders to enhance youth engagement. We advocate for strong, accessible youth work across Birmingham—amplifying the voices of young people and the organizations that support them. Together, we champion better provision, greater investment, and wider recognition of the vital role youth work plays in our communities.

BYWP exists to reclaim, reimagine, and champion youth and community work in Birmingham. We aim to restore its philosophical foundations, build the conditions for Birmingham and youth work to thrive, and ensure every young person in the city has access to the quality youth work they are entitled to.