We’re celebrating the positive difference that young people are making all over the country and throughout their communities. Join PLAnet, tell us what you’re doing and get your work recognised.
The Philip Lawrence Awards celebrate and share the achievements of young people. They were set up in 1997 in memory of head teacher Philip Lawrence who was murdered outside his school. Since then, over 100 groups from across the UK have won a coveted award for projects that improved their lives and the lives of others.
Projects range from tackling crime to bridging the generation gap, and from setting up radio stations to creating youth forums – all kinds of great ideas from young people who want to make a difference. More than 1000 great young people, aged between 11 and 20 have been involved in our network, sharing ideas and new experiences,
and proving that young people can be a force for good.
Find out more about the incredible things that our award winners have done for their communities, and join PLAnet to share what you’re doing.
Every young person is capable of greatness.
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Featured Projects
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Fawcett Youth Group
A group of Hackney young people wanted to have their say and make a difference.
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Halmer End Youth Association
Working together to change perceptions about young people
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Neath Port Talbot Youth Council
Giving young people a voice and empowering them to achieve their full potential.
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Youthlife
Supporting bereaved young people
News
Telling it like it is - Award winners promote anti gang message to peers
2009 award winners GGP in OT have an anti guns and gangs message to tell, loud and clear. Last week group members Fabien, Marvin, Marvin and Markus travelled from Old Trafford to Nottingham to deliver workshops to two youth projects in the area.
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Mar 08, 2010 - 10:13 AM
Where are they now? ChatBack Productions
Philip Lawrence Award winners ChatBack Productions are in the news again with their latest project - a film called ‘Handle with Care’. Local comedian and soap star Josie Lawrence has joined the group of young people to star in the film which is currently being filmed in Dudley.
Read More of Where are they now? ChatBack Productions
Mar 03, 2010 - 10:39 AM
PLAnet launches
In the plush surroundings of BAFTA we’re not only announcing the news of this year’s brilliant award winners, but also launching PLAnet – a brand new dimension to the Philip Lawrence Awards.
Dec 08, 2009 - 08:55 AM
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- Have a PLAnet profile page
- Invite new members
- Find a project in your area
- Get support & ideas
- Enter the Awards
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We're in Nottingham today to prepare for our young people's weekend with former winners who are helping run this year's awards.
Wed March 10th 11:27am
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Mon March 8th 10:23am
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