Young people are at the heart of everything Burnley based The Participation Works NW does.
Celebrating its 20th birthday, the team of seven behind this success story were thrilled to receive a’ gift’ in the form of being shortlisted in the small business category in the Burnley Business Awards 2024. The anniversary was celebrated with an event at Burnley Youth Theatre, which is where the organisation is based, with over 100 guests, including young people and partner organisations past and present.
Lynne added: “Whilst we have had a ball over the past 20 years, we have also had a massive positive impact on the young people in our town. It hasn’t all been plain sailing, with lots of challenges and barriers along the way but we have managed to weather the storm, and we are still here to tell the tale.” One of those challenges was the loss of the Youth Space Bus in 2023 due to lack of funding. Undoubtedly a blow for the team, they still continue to support hundreds of young people every year.
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