Hull duo team up to empower young people

Two Hull-based organisations are joining forces to support young people across the city through a new collaborative partnership.

Education provider Hull College and youth charity The Warren have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise their commitment to improving outcomes for 11 to 25-year-olds, particularly those facing barriers to education, employment or wellbeing.

The partnership will see the organisations work together on joint funding bids, research projects and professional development focused on neurodiversity and additional needs. 

Initiatives will also target mental health support, care leavers, youth unemployment and transitional support between services, with the aim to amplify young people’s voices, deliver lasting social impact and ensure that “every young person has the support the need to achieve their potential”.

Debra Gray MBE, principal and chief executive of Hull College, said: “At Hull College, we believe in creating opportunities, not just qualifications. 

“This partnership with The Warren aligns perfectly with our mission to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed. 

“Young people in Hull are resilient, talented, and full of potential.

“However, too many face challenges that hold them back. 

“By working together with The Warren, we can make a lasting impact and ensure every young person has the support they need to achieve their potential.”

JJ Tatten, chief executive of The Warren, added: “This partnership with Hull College is an act of solidarity with the young people of our city that recognises their needs and hopes. 

“It is a commitment by us to coordinate our efforts in securing the support and opportunities they deserve and to tackle any barriers that may prevent that from happening. 

“The Warren and Hull College have supported young people for decades, always striving to help them become their best possible selves – but this partnership means we can learn from each other, play to our respective strengths and have a much better chance of achieving the right outcome for many more young people in the years ahead.”

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