Support the SHAPE Programme, a long-standing child and youth voice initiative led by Sandwell Council that empowers young people to influence decisions, develop skills and create positive change across the borough.
By becoming a sponsor, businesses can invest directly in young people while increasing their social value and strengthening their connection to local communities.
What is the SHAPE Programme?
Launched in 2014, SHAPE is Sandwell Council’s child and youth voice programme, designed to ensure that children and young people are actively involved in shaping the services and decisions that affect them. Over the past decade, SHAPE has engaged with more than 20,000 children and young people across Sandwell, working with schools, colleges, public services and voluntary organisations
The programme supports the council’s ambition to be a child-friendly borough by creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can be heard and build leadership skills.
Activities supported through sponsorship
Sponsorship helps deliver a wide range of activities that support wellbeing, participation and personal development, including
- SHAPE Your Talent: giving young people opportunities to showcase skills in music, dance and performance
- SHAPE Our Future Conferences: bringing together pupils from primary, secondary and special schools
- SHAPE Youth Forum: a fortnightly forum for young people aged 11 to 21 to influence local decision-making
- UK Youth Parliament elections and activity: supporting young representatives on a national stage
- Anti-Bullying initiatives: delivered in partnership with West Midlands Police
- The Annual SHAPE Survey: capturing young people’s views to inform council and partner services
The programme has received regional and national recognition, including being shortlisted for Community Engagement at the MJ Awards.
Sponsorship packages available
A range of sponsorship packages are available, starting from £500 (Bronze) through to £2,000 (Gold). Benefits include brand visibility at events, recognition in press releases and SHAPE publications, social media promotion, event attendance and opportunities to showcase your organisation’s support for young people
How to get involved
Businesses interested in sponsoring the SHAPE Programme can complete the online enquiry form or contact the SHAPE team directly for more information: shape_events@sandwell.gov.uk
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