Tag Archives: Young People

Housing for young people

Posted on March 20, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following article focuses on the crisis in Youth Homelessness and the need for powerful advocates, it is published this morning in The Argus newspaper: There are few people who have the privilege of living in a Palace, particularly one … Continue reading →

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The Spark is about to go out

Posted on January 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

The following has been published in the Argus today as the daily opinion piece. SPARK are a charity I have worked with since before they changed their name, and in recent years the company I work for has been proud … Continue reading →

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The ignorance of high office

Posted on December 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

One would imagine that the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Civil Society would have some understanding about volunteering and charities. Particularly as he has been in this role for over 2 years. However it appears that Rob Wilson MP is … Continue reading →

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Lets prevent this risk taking

Posted on October 1, 2016 by ianchisnall

In a society where numerous laws are created to protect people from one another, it is perhaps not a surprise that there will be some people who see certain laws as restrictive and preventing us from finding new ways of … Continue reading →

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The need to listen to young people

Posted on July 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Based on the various statements that have so far emerged from the contenders to be our next Prime Minister, none has yet shown a willingness to respond to the concerns by young people over the vote we all took 10 days … Continue reading →

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Children and Young People need to be heard

Posted on June 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has just published its fifth review of the UK and has highlighted a raft of “serious concerns” about our nations treatment of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people. An article … Continue reading →

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A March to put a smile on our faces

Posted on May 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

Today the Streets of Brighton, like last weekend will be taken over by scores of people wanting to express their ideas and be seen by others for doing so. Last weekend we had the notorious March for England and its familiar … Continue reading →

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