Thanks to the #OurBrightFuture programme more than 3,400 spaces have been created or improved, such as parks, community orchards and nature reserves.

Back in 2016, UK young people’s mental health was at an all-time low. We set out to change this with Our Bright Future, a programme helping those aged 11-24 get out into nature and boost their employability. ✨

Thanks to the #OurBrightFuture programme empowering those involved to lead future environmental change 203 fantastic enterprises were started by young people. 👏

We asked, then listened. Our Bright Future was created with the ideas and thoughts of 700 young people, resulting in a programme that empowers them to get out into nature, through a variety of work placements. 👏

Thanks to the #OurBrightFuture programme 1,627 young people have entered internships, work experience, work placements or apprenticeships.

The #OurBrightFuture programme was an ambitious and innovative partnership that brought together the youth and environmental sectors. Each project helped young people aged 11-24 gain vital skills and experience and improve their wellbeing. 🤩

Our Bright Future features a diverse range of 31 environmental and sustainable work-based placements – giving young people a fantastic introduction to working in nature. 🌲

Our Bright Future has shown that engaging young people in the environment and conservation has created benefits for young people. Young people were consistently found to be more confident, skilled, happier and able to find work through their involvement in the programme 💚

The fantastic #OurBrightFuture UpRising Environmental Leadership Programme consisted of an introductory leadership weekend and knowledge sessions with high-level professionals to help young people gain skills 🙌

Thanks to the #OurBrightFuture programme young people have gained: 🤸 Improved mental health and wellbeing 💚 Increased self-esteem and self-confidence 🧠 New skills and knowledge 👍 Increased employability and enhanced or influenced career aspirations

Did you know the #OurBrightFuture Impact Arts Creative Pathways project engaged 622 young people on 12 week courses. As a result of the programme, Impact Arts has established a youth steering group and appointed a young trustee 🙌

Our Bright Future has shown that engaging young people in the environment and conservation has created benefits for young people. Thanks to the programme 86% said taking part in #OurBrightFuture improved their mental health 💚

Through the #OurBrightFuture Impact Arts Creative Pathways project 417 young people progressed into employment, volunteering, apprenticeship, training, learning or education!

Thanks to the #OurBrightFuture Impact Arts Creative Pathways project 15 urban and green spaces were transformed! 🌲 🍃

#OurBrightFuture has shown that engaging young people in the environment has created benefits for their future. Participants were consistently found to be more confident, skilled and able to find work through their involvement 💚

Thanks to the #OurBrightFuture programme, participants gained: 💚 Improved mental health and wellbeing 💪 Increased self-esteem and self-confidence 🧠 New skills and knowledge 🌳 Increased employability and enhanced or influenced career aspirations

The Our Bright Future programme empowered young people to become skilled and engaged citizens. After taking part 95% of participants said they felt their confidence had improved during the programme 👏

We are proud of #OurBrightFuture! In 2016, youth mental wellbeing was at record lows in the UK #OurBrightFuture has helped empower young people to lead environmental change – boosting their confidence at the same time 🙌

Check it out! 60 paid work placements are available for young people to work in the natural environment sector through Groundwork UK's New to Nature programme bit.ly/3XznYDY

Our friends at The Wildlife Trusts are hosting a fantastic event for young people! What a wonderful legacy of Our Bright Future 💚 Are you aged 16-30? Join this summer to rise up, make new friends and learn from each other ☀️ 📅 When? 11th-13th August 2023 eventbrite.co.uk/e/hope-is-in-o…