As of Wednesday 19th June 2013 the Diana Award will be based at 120 Moorgate, London, EC2M 6UR.

The nearest station is Moorgate (Northern Line: Bank Line, Circle Line, Hamersmith & City Line and National Rail)

If you need to contact the office during our move dates (14th – 18th June 2013) please ring us on 0845 337 2987.

For an interactive google map please click here

The Digital Edge is a £2 million investment programme to fund new ideas for using digital technology to improve young people’s economic and social participation. Over the past year Diana Award Holders have dedicated their time to assessing proposals and playing a vital role in the final decision of who is successful in their bids.

The results from Digital Edge Round Two can be read here

Application for Youth Board Members for Round Three are now open! Deadline is Thursday 20th June 2013. To apply please download the application form here and email to linda.gyamfi@diana-award.org.uk For a word version please get in touch!

In order to take part in this opportunity you must be available for the follow timescale and live in the UK.

Friday 7th June 2013: Youth Board Applications Open
Thursday 20th June 2013: Application Deadline
Monday 24th June 2013: Youth Board announced!
Monday 1st July 2013: Youth Board briefed
Tuesday 9th July 2013: Project summaries and assessment sheets sent to Youth Board
Thursday 11th July 2013: Individual Youth Board assessment sheets returned to Diana Award
Friday 12th July 2013: Youth Board meet to discuss ‘maybe’ responses and agree final scoring
Monday 15th July 2013: Deadline for final Youth Board responses to be sent to Nominet Trust

Board Duties
• Each Board member is expected to asses and provide feedback on every Digital Edge Shortlisted project
• Provide Nominet Trust and the Diana Award with feedback on the Youth Board
• Potentially be available to act as a spokesperson for the Digital Edge Programme to the media

Benefits
• Affiliation with the Diana Award – a leading youth centred charity
• Opportunity to meet with successful applicants of the Digital Edge Programme at Nominet Trust networking events
• Opportunity to act as media spokespeople
• Making a lasting difference to young people and communities through digital media
• Networking opportunities
• Gain experience in working with charities and companies
• Great addition to CVs and UCAS forms
• Greater understanding of digital media
• Certificate signed by Nominet and Diana Award
• Knowledge of funding applications and assessment

Download application form
Deadline is 20th June 2013

Over forty young people aged between 9 – 18 applied and after a ‘selection weekend’ sixteen incredible young people were accepted.

The Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Youth Board was established to advise and educate young people on the effects on bullying and devise strategic plans to tackle bullying in their local communities whilst feeding their experiences into our national programme.

The Anti-Bullying Ambassadors final meeting was Friday 31st May 2013 and together we celebrated their successes!

Kieran Stanbridge, 17, Chair of the Youth Board said: “I have very much enjoyed being on the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Youth Board; over the past twelve months we have dedicated our time to developing and showcasing good anti-bullying practice across the UK. Together we have made hundreds of schools across the UK a safer and happier environment for students, raised the national profile of bullying to policy leaders and Government and organised events for National Anti-Bullying Week! It has been amazing to work first hand with inspiring young people and to see them make a sustained impact in their local communities. I personally would like to thank the Diana Award for setting up the Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Youth Board and giving us all this amazing opportunity.”

For information on local Anti-Bullying Ambassador Training events please visit our Programme Page or if you would like additional information please contact frankie.spivey@diana-award.org.uk

Diana Award Holder, Emily, aged 16, volunteered for the Awards Scorers Group and said “The scoring day was a great way to get involved with the Diana Award, to get the opportunity to see what young inspirational people are getting the award for and what they have achieved is amazing! It is also an opportunity to give something back to the Diana Award as they have given so much to me over the years. I think that the scoring day was a massive success and it was really enjoyable! Thank you to everyone who organised it.”

Award Scorers Group from left to right: Kieran, Alkuma, Zoni, Mahavir, Joe, Harrison and Benito

If you are a Diana Award Holder or a young adult and would like to participate in the next Awards Scorers Group for our November deadline then please do contact Daniel Gothard, Awards Project Officer on Daniel.Gothard@diana-award.org.uk

THE BRITISH 10K LONDON RUN IS STAGED ON THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROAD RACE ROUTE THROUGH THE HEART OF CENTRAL LONDON PASSING MANY OF THE CAPITAL’S TRULY WORLD CLASS HISTORIC LANDMARKS.

Join the Diana Award Runners Team and raise vital funds for our innovative Peer2Peer Mentoring Scheme which trains and supports disadvantaged young people and our UK-wide Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Programme which enables young people to tackle bullying in their schools and communities.

Starting on Piccadilly outside The Guards & Calvary Club, runners will pass the new WW2 Bomber Command Memorial which was unveiled by HM Queen Elizabeth 11 in June 2012, two weeks prior to The British 10k London Run in Diamond Jubilee Olympic year with Wellington Arch at Hyde Park Corner as backdrop.

You will then pass The Ritz, St. James’s Palace, Trafalgar Square, the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral, the unique London Eye, the worlds most famous clock Big Ben, the British Houses of Parliament, the historic Westminster Abbey before finishing on Whitehall (the portal of British Government) at the junction of Royal Horse Guards and Banqueting House after passing Downing Street (the official London residence of British Prime Ministers) and The Cenotaph, the national memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

For more information on the route please click here

The 10K takes place on Sunday 14th July 2013 and places with the Diana Award are ONLY £20. In return you’ll receive support to raise a minimum £250 sponsorship, an official Diana Award runners shirt, a time tag and an official photograph (if identifiable).

To register please email katie.marple@diana-award.org.uk

2012 Diana Award 10k Runners Team
(From l to r: Jon, Chloe, Katie and Jen)

A recent report by the Work Foundation showed that ‘youth unemployment has risen faster in Britain than in any other G8 country’, January 2013. The report stated that the number of young people out of work had increased by 35% between 2008 and 2011, compared with an average of 15% in G8 countries.

A 2012 paper by The Young Foundation demonstrates that if young people’s capabilities of confidence, resilience and self-discipline can be encouraged then education, employment and health outcomes are greatly increased.

Alongside our Training and Mentoring Programme which offers employability skills and peer-support to young people the ‘Insight Into… Days’ will raise aspirations and offer career guidance.

The first sessions known as PP: Sixth will be held by our friends at Pure Potential – these events will offer you advice on university applications, student finance, interview skills and how to write an outstanding personal statement. In addition, you will have the unique opportunity to meet leading professionals from a number of industries during our industry workshops. The events are held in partnership with six leading universities on the following dates:

1. Aston University – Tuesday, 25th June: accountancy, law, medicine & retail
2. University of Manchester – Friday, 28th June: accountancy, law & medicine
3. University of Southampton – Monday, 1st July: law, medicine & retail
4. University College London – Wednesday, 3rd July: accountancy, investment banking, law and medicine
5. Newcastle University – Friday, 5th July: law, medicine & teaching
6. Imperial College, London – Monday, 8th July: accountancy, investment banking, law, medicine & teaching

If you are in Year 12, attend a state school or college and are on-track to achieve 3 Bs for your A-Levels then the PP: Sixth events are a fantastic opportunity for you to jump-start your UCAS application and explore your future career options.

You can sign up via the Pure Potential website by clicking here.

Please mention that you are a Diana Award Holder for the ‘how did you hear about us’ question.

The Diana Award will be launching more ‘Insight Into…’ days over the next few weeks if you would like to support us with this new career programme please do email Katie Marple, Head of Awards and Network on katie.marple@diana-award.org.uk

“I am able to discuss various ways in which my employability skills have been improved upon through being part of the Diana Network, and all of the truly inspirational opportunities they offer.”

The Diana Award Opens Doors

The Diana Training and Mentoring Programme was launched in 2012 and links up socially active Diana Award Holders to young people who need extra support or guidance to reach their full potential.

Our one-day intensive Mentoring training programme covers four modules and skills-up young people to be effective mentors. Sessions include self-reflection tools, policy information and skills & techniques.

If you are a Diana Award Holder and would like to sign up to be a mentor, or are a professional adult and would like your young people to be mentees then please email Katie, Head of Awards and Network on katie.marple@diana-award.org.uk

To follow our young Mentors be sure to like us on Facebook and Twitter

WELL DONE DIANA AWARD MENTORS!

Project Officer – Awards and Accreditation
We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our London team, to take charge of the day-to-day running and processing of the Anti-bullying Award, setting up our Anti-bullying Accreditation system,and providing solid administrative support to the London Office.

To view Application Pack: Project Officer – Awards and Accreditation

To download Application Pack: Project Officer – Awards and Accreditation

Application closes at 5pm on Wednesday 8th May 2013.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 14th May 2013.

Project Officer – Information and Support
This role includes managing all aspects of data entry, collating, analysing and disseminating impact information to the rest of the team. They will also provide administrative support to the team.

To view Application Pack: Project Officer – Information and Support

To download Application Pack: Project Officer – Information and Support

Application closes at 5pm on Friday 10th May 2013.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 20th May 2013.

Project Officer – Training and Development (x2 roles)
We’re looking for two enthusiastic new team members to join our London team, to deliver high quality Anti-Bullying training to groups of school aged children and their staff (adults) in various settings across the UK. You will give young people and staff the skills, motivation and knowledge to tackle bullying, empowering them as Anti-Bullying Ambassadors.

To view Application Pack: Project Officer – Training and Development

To download Application Pack: Project Officer – Training and Development

Application closes at 5pm on Friday 10th May 2013.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on 20th/21st May 2013.

For more information on the above roles please contact Frankie Spivey on mailto:frankie.spivey@diana-award.org.uk or by ringing 0845 3372987

Trust Fundraiser
With a strong focus on communication and writing skills, the role will focus on creating inspiring and innovative proposals, identifying funding opportunities, building relationships with decision makers and submitting applications to secure new income from trusts, foundations, the lottery and other funders.

To view Application Pack: Trust Fundraiser

To download Application Pack:Trust Fundraiser

Application closes at 5pm on Friday 10th May.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Wednesday 22nd May 2013

For more information on the above role please contact Katie Marple on mailto:katie.marple@diana-award.org.uk or by ringing 0845 3372987

We look forward to receiving your applications!

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Young and Inspiring

Alex and Binda will be a driving force in the strategic direction of the Diana Award and represent the voice of Award Holders and young people involved with our Award Scheme and ongoing youth programmes:

• The Diana Network
• The Training and Mentoring Programme
• The Diana Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme

Diana Award Executive Director, Tessy Ojo, said “We had very strong candidates and were incredibly spoilt for choice as we felt that they all had a lot to contribute to the Diana Award in various ways. Alex and Binda’s commitment and passion for the Award came through really strongly as well as their experience in developing partnerships, which we feel will be hugely beneficial to the Diana Award.We look forward to working with them over the next 24 months.”

Award and Network Coordinator, Katie Marple, caught up with Alex and Binda to find out why they applied for the role and what they are most looking forward to in their new positions:

Alex Farrow
My name is Alex, I live in London and have been an Award Holder since 2005. I’m an actor, training and facilitator and my work allows me to meet young people from around the world who do incredible things trying to change the lives of those around them.

After the Asian Tsunami on Boxing Day 2004, I felt compelled to do something to help the millions affected by the disaster – all while at home, we opened more Christmas presents with friends and family. Along with other young people in the UK, I coordinated the raising of around £200,000 supporting national appeals and the rebuilding and running of a local school in Sri Lanka.

I have been very fortunate to have been supported by the Diana Award to succeed in the projects I have been part of (particularly the UK Youth Climate Coalition) and I put myself forward to be a Trustee of the Award to ensure every Award Holder has the same opportunities.

The Award is a celebration of what young people do in their communities, but it has the potential to be a platform to help them achieve even more. I’m looking forward to meeting Award Holders, hearing their aspirations and hopes for the Award and making what we do more meaningful and connected with the lives, needs and ambitions of Award Holders.

Binda Bhudia-Patel
“I received my Diana Award for contributing to my school’s anti-bullying scheme, Connect. I saw first-hand the negative effects bullying had on my peers and wanted to do something to change that. I worked with other students to raise awareness of the issue and organise different ways for us to deter bullying. I was also heavily involved with the School Council and helped the school raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Tsunami Appeal.

Throughout my life, from school to university to now being a working professional, the Diana Award has been a positive and reinforcing constant which has contributed directly to my success in so many ways. I am now at a stage in my life where I have the time and experience to give something back to the Award and Award Holders and I am really excited about being given this opportunity (thank you for selecting me!!). There are so many aspects of the role that I am looking forward to, but I have to say, the main one for me is having the chance to represent the views of Award Holders and to use our voice to influence the decisions made by the Board of Trustees.

As a Trustee of such a prestigious charity I have the opportunity and responsibility to represent the views of so many amazing young people, and feel that I am definitely up for the challenge!”

Keep up to date with our Award Holder Trustees’ activities by joining us on Facebook and Twitter

Ashley “Twist” Glazebrook and Glen “Pulse” Murphy said: “We’re really pleased to be Ambassadors for the Diana Award for another year. It’s a great charity and we think Princess Diana would be proud of the young Award Holders who give up their time to help others. Diana Award Holders are really inspirational and we are amazed to find so many role models at such a young age, that’s why we believe in this charity. We know how important it is to have role models when you are growing up and we have always tried to set a good example. The Diana Award has allowed us to use dance in a creative way and show young people that hard work and respect for others will help you to succeed. We look forward to what 2013 has in store for us!”

Twist and Pulse met at the BRIT School of Performing Arts and have pioneered a new genre of dance called Streetomedy© – combining streetdance and comedy. They have performed to over 1,000,000 people. Born and bred South Londoners, they have quickly become role models for young people around the UK today. They have shown that with hard work, dedication and value for others you can succeed. They provide the perfect antidote to the social issues facing our young people, providing purpose and motivation at difficult times.

Tessy Ojo, Executive Director of the Diana Award, said: “We are delighted Twist and Pulse are Ambassadors for the Diana Award. They are role great models for young people and always bring energy and enthusiasm to our events. We are hugely grateful for their support and look forward to another great year working with Ashley and Glen.”

Twist and Pulse will perform and present awards to young people at the National Diana Award Ceremony at Barclays corporate on 11th March 2013.