How Sheffield’s young people can become the future leaders and change makers of the city

Sheffield’s ‘generation of change makers’ are being encouraged to get involved in a leadership programme which hopes to find out how the city can become more fair, inclusive and healthy.

By Lisa Wong

Published 11th Oct 2020, 12:30 BST

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Sheffield150 is being run by Common Purpose - an independent, global NGO - who deliver programmes around the world and online, bringing generations together, both at work and in society.

It is appealing for young people, aged 18-25, to take part in the free programme, which starts on October 15.

Zoya Stott, project manager of UK legacy programmes at Common Purpose UK, said: “This is a great opportunity for them to join a generation of change makers to shape the future of Sheffield and answer the challenge question ‘How do we work together to create a fair, inclusive and healthy Sheffield?’”

Young people get to have their say on what future Sheffield looks like.

Young people get to have their say on what future Sheffield looks like.

She told how a number of young people had already signed up to the programme, however, it is an ‘ambition’ to see 100 people sign up.

Zoya added: “We have a great programme, coming together with senior leaders joining us from the council, housing, media and the arts to name a few.”

Those taking part will come from all walks of life in Sheffield, coming together to discuss issues and ideas, testing and presenting these to leaders in the city.

The programme aims to help people work together more effectively to create a better city for the future.

The young people who get involved with Sheffield150 are those who will shape Sheffield in 2043 - 150 years to the day Sheffield was formally granted city status and where the idea for the name of the programme came from.

To apply, see: https://commonpurpose.org/sheffield150

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