#iwill Week 2025: What Do You Stand For? – An Annual Celebration of Young People, Ambassadors, Changemakers, and Partners Leading Change Across the UK

The Futures That Shine Charter

Powered by Genuine Futures CIC – In partnership with the Young Futures Movement

Our Vision

To build a society where every young person has the opportunity, support, and belief to create a brighter future through enterprise, creativity, and community action.

Our Pledge

As an organisation, business, or community partner, we proudly stand with The Young Futures Movement – to help young people shine. We commit to:

Champion Youth Voice – Listen to and amplify the voices of young people — valuing their experiences, ideas, and leadership in shaping the future.

Create Opportunities – Support access to work experience, training, enterprise, and volunteering opportunities for young people aged 15–24.

Collaborate for Change – Work together with other partners, schools, and local groups to build joined-up support for young people’s personal and professional development.

Promote Inclusion and Belonging – Welcome and empower all young people — regardless of background, ability, or circumstance — ensuring that diversity is celebrated and everyone is seen.

Invest in Skills and Confidence – Contribute time, resources, and mentoring to help young people build confidence, employability, and life skills through real-world learning.

Raise Awareness – Share the message of The Young Futures Movement across our networks, helping to change perceptions and highlight the positive potential of young people.

Stand Together for Futures That Shine – Be part of a collective movement that believes in second chances, lifelong growth, and a brighter future for all.

Our Shared Message

“We stand together for futures that shine because every young person deserves the chance to belong, believe, and build their future.”

    The Futures That Shine – Young Futures Champion Sign-Up


    Acknowledgement

    By committing to The Futures That Shine Charter, your organisation becomes an official Young Futures Champion, part of a growing movement of partners standing with young people to create opportunities, celebrate success, and build stronger communities across Bolton.


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