Your Turn to Lead: Real Talk from Real Leaders

Your Turn to Lead: Real Talk from Real Leaders

Join young changemakers & civic leaders for real talk, inspiration & connections. It’s your turn to lead.

By Youth Leads UK

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Location

The Albert Halls

Victoria Square Bolton BL1 1RU United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

About this event

What does it really mean to be a civic leader?

This is your chance to find out - directly from the people doing the job every day. Join us for an inspiring, youth-led panel where local civic leaders open up about their journeys, challenges, and what leadership looks like behind the scenes.Whether you’ve never heard of a civic role before or you’re already imagining yourself in one, this event will give you insight, inspiration, and the chance to ask the questions that matter to you.

Why come?

  • Hear real talk from Civic changemakers
  • Learn what civic roles are (and how to step into them)
  • Get honest answers about leadership, representation, and responsibility
  • Connect with like-minded young people from your community
  • Grow your network with decision-makers who want to hear from you
  • Leave with new ideas, new contacts, and support for your next step

Who’s it for?

  • Young people aged 14–25 interested in leadership, politics, or community change
  • Civic leaders who want to inspire the next generation
  • Youth organisations, universities, and local authorities looking to empower young people

This event is delivered by Youth Leads UK's Youth Civic Leaders, alonside the Greater Manchester Combined Authority.

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Youth Leads UK

Youth Leads UK is a youth-led charity that believes young people matter.

We support young people furthest from opportunity to build skills, create change, and shape the decisions that affect their lives – from classrooms to communities to boardrooms.

Based in Greater Manchester and working nationally, we run leadership programmes, deliver social action projects, and publish Youth Leads Magazine – a platform for youth voice and creativity. Our civic leadership work helps young people step into decision-making spaces with confidence, while we support organisations to listen, engage, and share power. At our core, we champion inclusion and social mobility, ensuring every young person has the opportunity to lead.

Free
Aug 27 · 5:00 PM GMT+1