The Youth Engagement Group ensures young people feel heard, supported and empowered to enact change in the world of cancer services. By championing young people’s voices and opinions, we feel we are better able to provide support to children, young people and families impacted by cancer.

To join the Youth Engagement Group, young people must:

–    Be between 12-17 years old at the time of applying

–    Have been referred to our services within the last 3 years for those who have a parent or guardian diagnosed, and 4 years for those who are diagnosed young people, siblings of diagnosed or if you have been bereaved.

–    Be based  in Northern Ireland.

Here is a link to an information booklet that will hopefully give you an idea of what the Youth Engagement Group involves. However, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch with catherineblack@cancerfundforchildren.com.

To apply to become a member of our Youth Engagement Group please complete the Youth Engagement 2026 Application Form by 12pm Thursday 2^nd July 2026.

If you need any adjustments to the application form, or the application process, please contact catherineblack@cancerfundforchildren.com and we will do our best to meet your needs.