Young people doing Great Things
The Philip Lawrence Awards were set up in memory of Head teacher Philip Lawrence who was killed outside his school in 1995 after going to the aid of a pupil who was being attacked by a gang.
Philip believed in the huge potential of young people to make a difference and to achieve great things.
His widow, Frances Lawrence, continues Philip’s legacy by championing young people and their achievements. She campaigned to establish the Philip Lawrence Awards and in 1997 Rt Hon Michael Howard, the then Home Secretary funded the first Philip Lawrence Awards. They have run each year since then with the support from the Home Office. This year The Department for Children, Schools and Families are also funding the Awards.
PLAnet, the Philip Lawrence Awards Network, was launched in December 2009, intended to bring a new dimension to the awards and to give young people more opportunitues to get involved. We want to show everyone just how many groups of young people are doing extraordinary things for their communities: leading the way, crossing divides, building bridges between young people and adults, and making their communities stronger and safer.
The Philip Lawrence Awards always have young people at their heart and PLAnet is a showcase for their achievements.
The Philip Lawrence Awards Network is managed by Catch22.
Check out our magazine, published in association with Children and Young People Now. It’s packed with inspiring stories from past winners, young people’s ideas about changing their communities, and lots of information about PLAnet and how you can get involved. Browse the magazine below, and click on it to view and read it full size.
Working together to protect the public is at the heart of what the Home Office does. Giving people the security and confidence to be active citizens, contributing to the success of their neighborhoods, and wider society. This is why the Home Office support PLAnet. They recognise and work with young people who are active in their community and who make a real difference.
The Department for Education is responsible for education and children's services.
Catch22 is a national charity that works with young people who face tough situations in their lives. We believe every young person deserves the chance to get on in life no matter what they have done or how long it takes. We encourage, guide, challenge and care about them. With over 200 years of experience, our staff and volunteers make a difference by giving young people the opportunities to learn, earn a living, have a safe place to live, steer clear of crime and give something back.
“The Philip Lawrence Awards combine a concern for community safety with a vision for recognising the positive things young people can do. At Catch22 we believe every young person deserves the chance to get on in life no matter what. This same belief inspired the creation of the Philip Lawrence Awards as a beacon for celebrating young people’s achievements in their communities.”
Joyce Moseley, Chief Executive of Catch22
Registered charity number 1124127.
Children Now and Young People Now publish a magazine and website covering all issues facing children and young people aged 0 – 19 years. They bring together children's and youth professionals across health, social care, education, childcare, youth work, youth justice and advice & guidance for young people.
Fearless is the tool that introduces young people to the service offered by the charity Crimestoppers. Its website and workshops provide straightforward help and advice about crime that affects them, and it’s the only way they can give information about crime anonymously.
With the launch of the ‘Who am I?’ campaign and video, the PLAnet youth fellowship are seeking to challenge negative stereotypes of young people, and are encouraging 11 - 20 year olds who are involved in community projects to enter the awards and get recognised.
Sep 02, 2010 - 09:18 AM
Meet PLAnet ambassador Jawad Shah, and find out why he is asking people to walk 3729.9 miles.
Sep 01, 2010 - 04:11 PM
We’re all for getting more positive media coverage of young people. Check out our magazine, published in association with Children and Young People Now, now available to read online.
Aug 20, 2010 - 04:19 PM
