The new National Youth Strategy, Youth Matters, was shaped by insights from over 14,000 young people across England through the National Youth Research Project. Seen & Heard events, delivered in partnership with the #iWill Movement, are the next step in that journey.

These gatherings will bring young people together with DCMS and local leaders to reflect on the findings of Youth Matters and explore what its priorities mean in practice for their local area. These events will create space for honest feedback, shared learning, and early commitments about how the strategy can translate into local change.