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The work of The Skill Mill was highlighted in a @SthLondonPress article focusing on services that help young people in Croydon divert from crime, build skills, and secure employment. 👉 Find the full article at this link: buff.ly/3AHBNd5

The Skill Mill’s stall at the AYM (The Association of YOT Managers) conference today in Birmingham. The theme of the conference was "What’s Next for Youth Justice?" and it was held in collaboration with Youth Endowment Fund (YEF).

#soc24 at @golaboxford kicks of with a very thought provoking keynote from Professor Tina Nabatchi from @SyracuseU asking us to consider ‘clock’ and ‘cloud’ problems. In solving complex cloud problems multi-dimensional Collaboration and Participation is key.

✨ The Skill Mill has made it to the hashtag#SocEntAwards24 shortlist in the "Prove It: Social Impact" category ✨ We are delighted to be shortlisted alongside such inspiring and impactful social enterprises, and we congratulate all the finalists.

In one month, millions across the globe will unite to do good for both humanity and planet. #WorldCleanupDay offers the chance to contribute to cleaner, healthier, and waste-free communities—both in the UK and around the world. Register here: buff.ly/45cLgnF

Less than 2 months before World Cleanup Day! Join the LARGEST civic action movement in history and organise your cleanup on or around 20th September. 👉 for individuals or community groups: buff.ly/45cLgnF 👉 for organisations: buff.ly/3W9SOn3 Let's do it! ✊

📣 Registration is open for World Cleanup Day UK: ➡️ Click here to register if you are an individual or community group: buff.ly/45cLgnF ➡️ Click here to explore our corporate partnership options if you represent a business or organisation: buff.ly/3W9SOn3

Having a great time celebrating the @NatWestGroup @SocComCap @PioneersPost Social Enterprise 100 Awards. Delighted to have made the top 100 list. #SE100

The The Skill Mill named Among top 100 social enterprises in the UK this year, again! We are excited to be featured on the list again this year and extend our heartfelt thanks to all our partners for their support in helping The Skill Mill grow 💚 #SE100

Come join our Daily Dash at @NorthumbrianH2O’s #InnovationFestival on July 10! The challenge we’ll be solving together is ‘strive for five’ - engaging 5% of population in clean-up activities to bring long-term change in how we handle waste. See you there!

The founder and Managing Director of @The_Skill_Mill David Parks, has been named an Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours list for services to young people.

Are you as excited about #WorldCleanupDay 2024 as we are? If you are a corporate organisation, we have great options for you to become an official partner of World Cleanup Day UK, the UN's recognised global day of action. Read our blog: buff.ly/3VoJnAQ

We've just sent out our monthly newsletter. You can access it here: buff.ly/3U4yt2J 👉 Also, you can subscribe using this link: buff.ly/3TPmAwp Our newsletters cover the most important events at The Skill Mill during the month, and we never spam! 🙌

The Skill Mill Life Chances Fund SIB programme wrapped up after 4 years! But we're not stopping there - we're embarking on an exciting new phase. We need funders, partners & donors on board. With your support, we'll take this to new heights: buff.ly/3xe1csQ

🌟 Remembering our dear colleague Hannah Brandon & her exceptional work in youth justice. 🏆 The Hannah Brandon Awards celebrate young people improving their lives and recognize their achievements. #YouthJustice #HannahBrandonAwards #TheSkillMill

#WorldWaterDay reminds us of the crucial role water cooperation plays in addressing shared challenges. The UN's "Water for Peace" theme highlights water as a fundamental human right. Image: Young people cleaning waterways in Newcastle. The Skill Mill Archive.

"Just listening to young people share their stories and turning their lives around was a very humbling experience, and I just wanted to help in whatever way I could." - Linzie Pentleton, Founding Director of The Skill Mill. 👉 Read her blog here: buff.ly/3SMDpaD

🎄 The Skill Mill wishes you a wonderful Christmas and upcoming holidays! 🌟 Our young people and supervisors joined from various sites across the UK to pass on the message: everyone from The Skill Mill wishes you fantastic holidays! 🎉 #TheSkillMill #MerryChristmas

Introducing Deandra Smith, one of our #SkillMillSupers, and dedicated supervisor at Skill Mill Croydon. With skills in Programme Management and Construction Site Admin, she is teaching her team job and life skills for the future. Visit our website to learn more about our team.