Leading With Purpose: The Power of Young Voices in Leadership

Leading With Purpose: The Power of Young Voices in Leadership

Young voices aren’t just shaping Zest’s work—they’re leading it. Over the past four years, Zest have reimagined what it means for young people to take the lead. In January 2025, we celebrated two significant milestones: appointing two young trustees to our board and creating a paid leadership role within our youth advisory group, Future Proof. These announcements sparked conversations and questions about how we’ve achieved this. If you’re curious about our approach, this blog is for you.

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Zest Celebrates Youth Leadership with Trustee Appointments and New Paid Role

Zest Celebrates Youth Leadership with Trustee Appointments and New Paid Role

Zest is proud to announce a significant step in its mission to amplify youth voices: the appointment of two young trustees and a newly created paid leadership role within Future Proof, Zest’s youth advisory board. These appointments mark a significant milestone in Zest’s commitment to embedding youth voice at every level of the organisation. From creative projects to governance, Zest has spent years developing pathways for young people to lead confidently, shaping its work and contributing to a growing movement for youth leadership across the arts sector.

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