Category Archives: Events

Hundreds of young people head out on their NCS journey this morning

For the fifth year running, young people, who have just finished their GCSE’s, are heading out on NCS for the experience of a lifetime. Over the last few days, Inspira who delivers and manages National Citizen Service in Cumbria and Lancashire has seen more than 300 young people begin the first week of the three week programme . Over 3000 […]

A new report out urges us to embrace social intelligence to improve young peoples wellbeing and employability skills

Research released this week by Kings College London and the UK’s flagship youth programme National Citizen Service, (NCS), recommends that we need to take an active role in developing social intelligence in teenagers. Defined as the skills and abilities we need to understand and navigate social situations and maintain our relationships – research points to […]

Glad you’re on board, Oli

Teenager stars in National Citizen Service billboard campaign shot by celebrity photographer Rankin   Take a look at the billboard showing a line-up of young people on Carlisle’s Currock Street and you may spot a familiar face.   The image features 17-year-old Nelson Thomlinson sixth-former Oli Coulson, fifth from the left. It was taken by […]

Local teen features in national campaign for National Citizen Service celebrating their work in local community

A local teenager from Wigton has been selected as one of just 22 young people to take part in the national campaign for National Citizen Service (NCS), the country’s flagship youth programme delivered by Inspira in Cumbria and Lancashire.  Inspira have been a lead organisation in the development of the programme, and they are proud […]

Kendal College students graduate from National Citizen Service

Students from Kendal College attended a special event on 15th December 2014 to celebrate successfully graduating from a government initiative. Delivered in partnership with Inspira, the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme has challenged the group of 16 and 17 year old students to work together with people from different backgrounds by taking part in a […]

Young people set to takeover Advice Services Centre

In order to recognise National Takeover Day this Friday, 15 Furness Academy students have been invited to “takeover” our Furness Advice Services centre. They will benefit from the experience of a professional environment, and learn more about what goes on at one of our Inspira offices. It will also allow the chance for these young people […]

National Takeover Day opens up opportunities for Cumbrian students

This Friday, Inspira and South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) have invited a group of young people from Queen Katherine School, Kendal, and, Queen Elizabeth School, Carnforth, to participate in the National Takeover Day at the SLDC Offices in Kendal. National Takeover Day breaks down barriers between generations, and encourages the active involvement of young people […]

Over 1000 people attend the National Citizen Service Graduations

Over 500 young people from Cumbria graduated from the National Citizen Service summer programme on Saturday 18th October. Attended by a total of over 1000 people, six graduation ceremonies were held across three locations in the county.   Managed and delivered by Inspira in Cumbria and Lancashire, NCS is part of a government-backed scheme to […]

Inspira retains National Citizen Service Contract

Inspira has been confirmed as one of only ten Regional Delivery Partners in England and Northern Ireland taking the National Citizen Service forward for the next four years. Based in Cumbria, Inspira is a leading career guidance and personal development organisation, which helps young people and adults build skills for life and work.   Mark […]

Cumbrian young people celebrate National Citizen Service success at Rheged

On the 13th of October over 220 young people from across Cumbria will come together at Rheged to celebrate their involvement in this summer’s National Citizen Service. The young people attending have all dedicated part of their summer to NCS taking part in outdoor activities, learning new skills and making a difference to their communities. […]