Future Foundations selected as 2012 National Citizen Service provider
Future Foundations is proud to have been selected to run a National Citizen Service (NCS) pilot scheme in 2012.
Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, announced that up to 30,000 16-year-olds would have the chance to benefit from the scheme next year, opening up NCS to three times the number of young people who got involved in 2011.
NCS aims to promote a more cohesive, responsible and engaged society by bringing young people from different backgrounds together to make a difference in their communities. It is a voluntary programme for 16-year-olds which focuses on their personal and social development which includes challenging activities, from away-from-home residential experiences to a self-designed social action project.
Jon Harper, Managing Director from Future Foundations commented:
"Future Foundations helps to raise the aspirations and fulfil the potential of thousands of young people every year and we are very excited about being selected for the NCS 2012 programme. Our programmes will be operating in various locations up and down the country, working in partnership SIFE UK and SkillForce. We will also be running an exciting residential experience at Wellington College in Berkshire. We believe very strongly in the power of youth leadership and empowerment, and can't wait until summer 2012!"
Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, said:
“Having visited National Citizen Service schemes this summer, I have been extremely impressed by the fantastic community spirit being created and the dedication, hard work and tenacity not only of the NCS participants, but also their youth workers and leaders. Everyone I have met has genuinely enjoyed the scheme and spoken highly about the benefits.
“I’m delighted we can begin to roll this out further and move towards the Government’s ultimate goal to make this a rite of passage and give every 16 year old the chance to get involved. The 2011 participants will undoubtedly reap the rewards of their hard work this summer and go on inspired to achieve great things.”
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Notes to Editors
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The Prime Minister announced National Citizen Service in July 2010. For further information see: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2010/100722-citizenservice.aspx
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Negotiations are currently under way with other potential NCS service providers and we expect to make further announcements shortly. For more information on the nationwide NCS scheme and other service providers for 2012 please contact the Cabinet Office Press Office on 0207 276 0393.
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