Welcome to our new Patron
After very many years supporting Action4Youth as Patron, Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher is stepping down and embracing a well earned retirement. Sir Henry has been hugely popular with both the team and the young people and we are most grateful for all of his efforts on behalf of Action4Youth.
We have found a worthy successor! Milly Soames has been a trustee of Action4Youth for almost 9 years and has been dedicated to supporting the work of the organisation, the Board, the team and the young people. Milly is now close to the end of her term as Trustee so everyone is thrilled that she has kindly agreed to become Patron and continue her close association. We look forward to having Milly in her new role.
” I am delighted to be continuing my support of Action4Youth by becoming its Patron. We believe that all young people have the potential to succeed and A4Y helps to nurture and develop a whole range of skills & self confidence through its wide ranging programmes and activities at Caldecotte , out door adventure centre.’“
Introducing our new CEO, Benedicta Morrow
Benedicta starts with us on 9th December, we look forward to welcoming her into the organisation.
” I’m immensely proud to be joining Action4Youth as the new Chief Executive Officer. I feel passionately about A4Y’s mission to support our young people and provide them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive. I look forward to working with the Board and the team to further grow the charity’s impact and reach in the years ahead”
Thank you and farewell to Jenifer Cameron
We wish to extend our immense gratitude for all her transformative work in her time at Action4Youth.
Alastair Douglas, Chair of the Board on Jenifer’s time in her role said,
“After nearly 10 years as CEO of A4Y, Jenifer Cameron has announced her retirement. Jenifer has been a great Ambassador for our organisation and a tireless leader. She has expertly guided the organisation through a challenging period over the last few years including the extensive renovation of the Caldecotte Xperience Centre as well as the loss of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. We wish her all the best in her well deserved retirement and she will be missed by the whole team.”
Fundraising news
We are excited to have been selected as a charity partner for the Franklins £50 Challenge. It is a local initiative that sees corporate teams across Milton Keynes, Northampton and the surrounding areas competing against each other to raise as much money as possible for one of their local charity partners.
Franklins Solicitors LLP will give your team £50 and three months to find ways of increasing it as much as much as possible. You can be as creative as you dare, as long as you keep it safe and legal!
Sign up to be one of our teams here www.franklins50.co.uk and be sure to select Action4Youth as your chosen charity!
The 2026 challenge will start on 23rd February and finish 29th May.
“Smart Small. Grow Big. Make a Difference.”
MK Marathon 3-4 May 2026
Run for us in the Milton Keynes marathon or half marathon for a real challenge, or alternatively the 5k. Join thousands at Buckinghamshire’s MOST POPULAR weekend of running.
- Fantastic medal
- Quality tech tee that you will wear again
- Scenic route with tree lined boulevards, lakes, parks and woodland
- Professional timing and live results
- British Association of Road Races GOLD status
- A distance for everyone
- Fantastic race reviews
- Amazing stadium finish
This multi-award-winning marathon event is consistently ranked in the top 10 UK marathons, an AIMS certified race, with BARR Gold accreditation for outstanding race management and with an amazing stadium finish. You can apply for a fundraising place through Action4Youth Bonnie.Clayton@action4youth.org and set up a fundraising page here.
We have a limited number of places available with a fundraising pledge of £500 for the full marathon, £350 for the half marathon and £250 for the 5k.
Namibia 100k Trek
A dedicated team of nine fundraisers is taking on a tough challenge: trekking over 20km per day across Namibia’s dramatic Skeleton Coast, led by two of our trustees, Alastair Douglas and Graeme Shankland.
See more and donate on their Just Giving page.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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