ABOUT SOTYC
The Stoke-on-Trent Youth Collective (SOTYC) is a PURPOSE-DRIVEN movement for change. We bring together youth organisations, practitioners and changemakers to co-design solutions and improve outcomes for young people aged 11-24 yrs across Stoke-on-Trent. The SOTYC is a non-political movement to increase positive outcomes for young people in the city.
The SOT YOUTH COLLECTIVE was established in September 2021 by Dawnie Reynolds [Ruff & Ruby urban youth charity], Assisted by Ben Gibson (IN2HEALTH&WELLBEING).
SOTYC is a charitable C.I.O
NO: 1216278
OURDNA
Authenticity
Altruism
Collaboration
Innovation
Inclusivity
Passion
Our Strategic Priorities
Enhanced Communities
Education, Employment and Training
Health & Wellbeing
Collaborative Working
Youth Voice & Co-design
OUR VISION
Empowering every young person in our City to live with aspiration and purpose, unlocking their potential to thrive and succeed.
OUR MISSION
OUR AIMS
Inspiring a generation by driving positive change in youth culture, powered by prevention, innovation and collaboration.
Facilitate the collaboration of services and providers to deliver a unified City-wide Youth Offer
Coordinate ‘sector expert’ working groups to create, develop and deliver innovative Purpose Driven Projects
Co-design initiatives with young people for young people
Drive new investment to fund and deliver purpose-driven projects
OUR ‘DNA’ is based on relational values. Everything we ‘do’ & ‘are’ comes out of ‘relationship’. We are an inclusive movement that has authenticity at its core. We value authentic partnerships & generous leadership built on collaborative approaches that serve the intentional vision of the SOTYC.
Our defining strength is in our asset-based approach, which models a positive mindset (what we CAN DO, not what WE CAN’T), focusing on ‘what we ‘HAVE GOT’, not what we HAVEN’T.
OUR CULTURE
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We are a network built on generosity, trust, and collaboration.
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Purpose-Driven Project Working Groups [PODs] participation is voluntary but often aligned with work roles.
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We co-create solutions that benefit the whole city, not just individual organisations.
The SOTYC is made up of 3 strands of involvement:
MEMBERS NETWORK
The members' network is the general membership of the SOTYC, where members can connect to other youth-focused organisation members through our FREE relational monthly breakfasts, WhatsApp group, mailing list, social media & network training days.
TRUSTEES / LEADERSHIP TEAM
(INVITE ONLY)
The Trustees/Leadership Team oversees & protects the vision &’ DNA’ of the SOTYC whilst driving forward its purpose-driven projects. Individuals from our Members Network are invited to the LT based on their input, consistent presence and commitment to the SOTYC. This is NOT based on gender, faith, ability, ethnicity or culture. However, the SOTYC aspires to have an LT that is representative of the communities and young people it serves.
PODS (PLACE OF DEVELOPMENT)
WORKING GROUPS
PODS are specifically set up to develop, monitor and evaluate the SOTYC’s ‘purpose-driven projects’ and are made up of volunteers from SOTYC members and ‘sector experts’ relevant to each project.
