Programme overview
Programme Locations
Public information about intended programme locations.
Read summaryLooking ahead
Summer 2027 overview.
Explore the proposed Summer 2027 programme, including its planned locations, desired outcomes, participant pathways, communications, impact and budget. Plans remain proposed unless confirmed.
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Summer 2027 summary.
The proposed Summer 2027 programme builds on learning from the four Surrey tests, supporting young people aged 11–15 to lead improvements in their local communities.
Over eight weeks, young people would identify problems, develop and pitch solutions, then take action and plan next steps. Youth clubs, police, local residents and stakeholders would provide support.
Planning also explores ways to connect participating communities, share progress and help young people continue into volunteering, skills development and further opportunities. Locations listed below have expressed interest; participation, dates, funding and opportunities remain unconfirmed.
Local interest
Locations expressing interest.
These locations have expressed interest, not confirmed participation. Dates and activities are not yet confirmed.
West
Old Dean Youth Centre
Interest expressed
Stanwell Youth Centre - SCYP
Interest expressed
Ashford Youth Club
Interest expressed
East
Preston Park - Tadworth Myti
Interest expressed
Longmead Estate Epsom The Edge Youth Club - SCYP
Interest expressed
YMCA Community Hub Merstham
Interest expressed
YMCA Horley
Interest expressed
YMCA Redhill
Interest expressed
Proposed aims
Desired outcomes.
- Encourage young people to continue making a positive difference and learning new skills.
- Build longer-term benefits for communities and programme partners.
- Encourage participation and connect young people across the proposed programme.
Beyond the programme
Participant pathways.
These are discussion proposals, not an offer of places, funding or guaranteed placements. Providers, eligibility and availability have not been confirmed.
Explore new opportunities
A proposed first tier would connect participants with local volunteering, introductory skills workshops, business tasters and youth-led community projects.
Develop further
A possible second tier would offer further opportunities to young people showing interest, reliability, purpose and teamwork. Ideas include leadership development, scholarships, a youth advisory board and work-related experience.
Proposed approach
Communications plan.
Young people lead. Communities enable. Police support.
- Use the website for programme information, resources, learning, stories and results.
- Build on existing youth club and community channels, with a central social media presence and appropriate adult oversight.
- Invite residents, businesses and organisations to contribute expertise, resources, volunteers and connections.
- Share authentic progress updates and mark genuine milestones through stakeholder and local media activity.
Safeguarding in communications.
The proposed plan calls for:
- Parent or guardian consent for photography, video and communications.
- Youth club or approved adult oversight of published content and clear social media participation rules.
- No uncontrolled adult-to-young-person direct messaging through programme channels.
- Clear moderation and escalation arrangements.
Learning from delivery
Impact & evaluation.
The communications plan proposes tracking the following areas. These are planned measures, not achieved outcomes or a final evaluation framework.
- Young people's participation and contributions.
- Community and business support generated.
- Problems identified and practical solutions delivered.
- Stories, stakeholder engagement and opportunities created.
- Evidence and learning to inform future programme development.
Proposed plans
Programme planning resources.
Programme overview
Desired Outcomes
What the proposed programme hopes to achieve.
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Participant Pathways
Opportunities and pathways for participating young people.
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Communications Plan
The proposed communications approach and supporting activity.
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Impact & Evaluation
Intended impact and the proposed approach to evaluation.
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Programme Budget
Proposed budget and financial information.
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