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PEER
ACTION
COLLECTIVE

Read our first research report

HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE
LIVE A LIFE FREE OF VIOLENCE

We’re a group of 10 to 25-year-olds who want to help young people live a life free from violence. Across England and Wales, we’re bringing young people together, listening to what they have to say and turning what we learn into action. Between 2023-2028, we will work with:

140
YOUNG PEOPLE LEADING RESEARCH AND ACTION
7000
YOUNG PEOPLE SHARING
THEIR STORIES
3920
YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING FOR CHANGE

Together, we are the Peer Action Collective!

PAC is funded by the Youth Endowment Fund, the #iwill Fund (a joint investment between The National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport) and the Co-op Group.

READ CAMERON’S BLOG

After leading my own projects over the first phase of PAC, I knew I had the ability to help lead a full team of young people. With the training I have received and youth work course I’ve completed, I want to take what I have learnt to help and encourage other peer researchers to develop their own new skills.
Cameron (20), Wales

WHERE’S YOUR PAC?

There are PAC projects working to make communities safer and fairer across England and Wales. Find out what’s going on in your area!

NEWS + INSIGHT

  • News

    News:We’re kickstarting the next phase of the Peer Action Collective!

    The Peer Action Collective (PAC) is a network of young people across England and Wales, working hard to make their communities safer, fairer places. Since 2021, over 6,800 young people have been taking action on the big issues leading to serious youth violence. With a further £7.5m investment, from the Youth Endowment Fund, #iwill Fund…
  • News

    News:Cameron, 20, tells us more about his journey with PAC Cymru to date, and his ambitions for the next stage

    Cameron, 20, from Wales was a peer researcher in the first phase of PAC. Now as the Deputy Lead Co-ordinator for PAC Cymru, Cameron will be taking what he’s learned to help a new cohort of young people make positive changes in their communities. Can you tell us more about your role in the Peer…
  • Insight

    Insight:NEW REPORT: Leading research, driving change

    We’re proud to share with you the Peer Action Collective’s first research report! ‘Leading research, driving change‘ is based on insights from over 4,600 children and young people (aged 10-20). The research was conducted by young people, with young people. Our PAC Peer Researchers have gone out into their communities. They’ve listened to what young…
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