The state, the market and the voluntary youth sector


The state, the market and the voluntary youth sector

A seminar to examine the ‘radical shifts’ in the voluntary youth sector’s changing relationship with the state and the increasing intrusion of private businesses into its activities.

  • Thursday 18 September 2014, 11-4pm
  • Brunswick Parish Church Centre, Brunswick Street, Manchester M13 9TQ

Outline programme includes:

  • Ian McGimpsey (University of Birmingham) – effects of neo-liberal policies on youth provision
  • Bernard Davies (IDYW and National Coalition for Independent Action) – National responses
  • Helen Gatenby (M13 Youth Project)  – Whether ‘the piper ever gets to call the tune’

Related links

In Defence of Youth Work campaign

Event listing


Organised by the In Defence of Youth Work campaign (IDYW). To register please email: Rachel@yasy.co.uk. As with all IDYW events the cost is low: Unwaged/Students £2, Waged £7. Tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch. For a map and directions, see here.