On Wednesday afternoon, we welcomed our incredible ambassadors into our Youth Hub for the very first time. It marked the start of something really special.
This wasn’t just a meeting. It was people coming together because they believe the same thing: every young person deserves a chance to be empowered to reach their potential, supported by people who care, with places to go and things to do, and the chance to feel seen and heard.
From the moment everyone walked in, the room just felt different. Conversations started straight away. People got talking, shared why they support Inspire and learned more about what life looks like for young people in our community.
A pivotal moment in the afternoon came from Andy, who led a conversation about youth unemployment and the barriers many young people are facing right now. He shared powerful insight and statistics that helped bring the reality behind the headlines to life.
Since 1 December 2025, we’ve supported 752 young people across our services. That includes 309 young people getting support with employment and careers, 188 young people accessing wellbeing support and 300 young people taking part in youth and community work.
Taken together, these numbers aren’t just data, they represent real young people at different points in their journey. Some are just starting to think about what comes next. Some are rebuilding confidence. Others are finding their next step into work or training. It all adds up to one thing: support that meets young people where they are.
Andy also said:
“ Over many years, our Ambassadors have made a commitment to consistently show up for young people here in Suffolk, and it was important that the team and I were able to share with them firsthand the difference it is making.
Our Ambassadors have supported Inspire in lots of different ways, and we are thankful for all they do in enabling us to be there when young people need us the most.”
We were also joined by Odessa and Oscar, two young people who use our services. Their voices brought everything we do into focus for everyone in the room. They shared their experiences in their own words and reminded everyone exactly why this work matters. Having people who care, having places to belong, and being properly seen and heard.
Their voices sparked fresh thinking across the room, with ambassadors sharing ideas and a real enthusiasm for how they can support young people in practical, meaningful ways.
Throughout the afternoon, there was a simple feeling running through it all: things change when people come together. Whether that’s showing up consistently, opening doors, or helping young people feel like they belong, everyone in the room has a part to play.
This is just the beginning, and we’re looking forward to building it together.
