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Our stories

Stories are woven into the fabric of our organisation and we hope that anyone who is involved with us will go away with their own City Year story to tell - of how young people are changing Britain for the better. Please share them. We hope they will inspire many more.

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Social Action
Pride in schools: Making education LGBTQ+ inclusive
June 1, 2020

As a Queer volunteer mentor for City Year, I’m here to tell you all about my experience as a mentor,…

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Our Impact
Inspiration in Troubled Times
May 27, 2020

Time and perspective will turn those experiences into a valued asset as you take on the difficult paths ahead.

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City Year Mentors
Meet our volunteer mentor: George Jones
May 26, 2020

Read an interview with volunteer mentor, George Jones, on his journey with City Year UK.

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Social Action
City Year UK attends the APPG on Youth Affairs
November 8, 2019

Three volunteer mentors speak at the House of Commons. In the midst of such political turmoil, it was promising to…

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Social Action
Blue Coats Service Action Day
October 25, 2019

The Blue Coats Service Action Day was a chance for City Year UK and employees from our supporter National Grid…

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