Decision Maker: Director for Safer and Stronger Communities
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The GM Schools Competition encourages young
people to creatively explore how to raise awareness of and prevent
child exploitation amongst their peers, utilising
technology/digital tools. The aim of this project is to amplify
young voices, to support them with presenting innovative ideas, and
to work jointly with them to shape real-world solutions inspired by
those directly affected by child exploitation.
The Deputy Mayor will host the finals event on Thursday, May 8th at
Manchester Metropolitan University so the winning team can be
selected. This winning team will receive a grant of £2000 for
the implementation of their idea and will meet with Andy Burnham in
person to discuss taking the next steps forward.
Programme Challenger would like to allocate a
maximum of £2000 to make purchases to support the delivery of
the Greater Manchester Schools Competition Finals event on 8th May
2025.
Publication date: 30/04/2025
Date of decision: 28/04/2025