Council unveils new digital youth platform to connect people across city

City of Doncaster Council has launched a new digital youth offer, Doncaster Youth, creating a single online destination for young people to discover activities, access support and find out what’s happening across the city.

The new platform - available at www.yourlifedoncaster.co.uk/doncasteryouth -brings together opportunities, services and advice in one accessible space, designed to make it easier for young people and their families to stay informed and get involved.

Developed as part of the council’s wider approach to strengthening youth engagement, Doncaster Youth acts as a central hub where users can explore a range of local activities, events and support services, alongside practical advice on issues affecting young people today.

As well as highlighting ‘what’s on’ across Doncaster, the site signposts to support services and information, providing a trusted, easy-to-use gateway for young people navigating education, wellbeing, and future choices. It is also designed to act as a ‘one stop shop’ for parents and carers looking for activities and guidance for their children.

To talk to the youth team and find out more about Doncaster Youth, the team will be at Tom Hill Youth Hub in Denaby hosting an open session on Monday 15 June from 6.45-8.15pm, exclusively for young people aged 11+. There is also a session for those aged 8+ from 5.30pm-6.30pm.

Councillor Sue Farmer, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families at City of Doncaster Council, said: “Doncaster Youth is about making sure every young person knows what’s available to them and feels confident accessing it.

“The online platform has been shaped by feedback from young people, who said they wanted a clearer, more joined-up way to find out what’s available to them. By bringing everything together in one place, the new platform aims to remove barriers to participation and ensure more young people, as well as parents and carers, can connect with opportunities in their area.

“There is so much going on in Doncaster - whether that be activities at our two Youth Hubs in Bentley and Denaby, through the voluntary and community sector such as local football clubs, scout groups or creative sessions or events held by our partner organisations like the Dome or Yorkshire Wildlife Park – and this new digital hub helps young people discover opportunities, build confidence and get the support they need, when they need it.

“We hope people will attend our open session at Tom Hill Youth Hub on Monday 15 June to meet our youth team and find out more.”

The launch of Doncaster Youth marks the start of a wider programme of activity to amplify youth voice and improve how young people connect with services in Doncaster, both online and in their communities.

Local organisations and partner are also being encouraged to contribute to the platform, helping to keep the site up to date with activities, opportunities and events from across the city. By working collaboratively, the council aims to ensure Doncaster Youth remains a dynamic, relevant and youth-led resource.

Young people and families can explore the new platform now at www.yourlifedoncaster.co.uk/doncasteryouth.

Doncaster Youth social media channels can also be found at: Doncaster_Youth on Instagram, Doncaster Youth on Facebook and YouTube, Doncaster.Youth on TikTok.

And to join the Doncaster Youth mailing list to get all the latest news and opportunities visit: https://shorturl.at/S7rxc.