Community amplifier Network
Together, we can make a difference
Empower youth engagement specialists to build sustainable organisations while maximising their impact on young lives
Foster innovative partnerships that deliver measurable social returns through youth engagement
Create lasting positive change in communities by connecting expertise with opportunity
Ensure quality, safety, and professionalism in youth work delivery while maintaining its heart and authenticity
Our Mission
Empowering youth potential through connection
Transform young lives by building sustainable bridges between passionate youth engagement professionals and the communities they serve.
Through our collaborative networks, targeted programs and investments we make sure impactful youth engagement is accessible, sustainable, and transformative for all stakeholders - from practitioners to communities and young people themselves.
Support for
Youth engagement professionals
Assistance growing your business, access to new revenue streams and the chance to collaborate with peers and scale your impact.
Support for
Schools & communities
Access a diverse range of engagement programs carefully curated to connect, inspire and empower young people
Collaborating with
Funding bodies & corporate partners
We partner with organisations who take Corporate Social Responsibility seriously. Enable genuine impact where it matters, where your support will resonate for years to come.
Engagement meets innovation
Our approach is about balance, recognising that all stakeholders can play a role in making youth engagement more sustainable. Everyone gives something, and everyone gets something in return.
Providers
Give
Social impact and program expertise. Access to diverse talent and proven engagement.
Get
Stable revenue, support to build scalable business systems and access to new opportunities.
Communities
Give
Support for funding applications access to young people in need, social proof and referrals.
Get
Genuine youth engagement, unique programs and talent, and relevant, fresh CPD.
The CAN
Gives
Strategic consultancy, support and introductions, enabling growth capacity of network.
Gets
Unique engagement offers, access to diverse talent pools, social purpose.
Funding partners
Give
Resources to enable growth and scale, expertise and advice, broaden audience reach.
Get
Measurable social impact, access to unique training and access to diverse talent pools.
A Perfect Storm
Why London's Youth Sector Needs a New Model of CollaborationThe youth sector in Greater London has reached a critical crossroads. The statistics tell a story that should keep us awake at night.
73% less
Since 2010, youth services have experienced a staggering 73% reduction in funding.
4% worse
Teenagers affected by youth club closures are performing 4% worse in their exams
14% more
And those teenagers, they're 14% more likely to enter the criminal justice system
Join our community
It's not all doom and gloom though.Youth engagement programs in London show a 3:1 return on investment through reduced public service costs and increased lifetime earnings.* Mayor's Fund for London Impact Assessment
Meet our founder
Matt Johnson
Every day, talented professionals change young lives across London and the UK. But too often, this vital work comes at a personal cost.Matt knows that firsthand. As a youth worker, he faced the heart-wrenching choice between a career he was passionate about and providing for a young family. Transitioning to recruitment taught him valuable lessons about sustainable business growth - insights he's now bringing full circle.Our network was born from this journey: a commitment to ensure passionate youth engagement professionals can create both impact and a sustainable income.
Youth Engagement Professionals
The Support You Need
The CAN - Collaborative Amplifier Network - is building a more sustainable youth engagement ecosystem across Greater London by linking schools with diverse programs, helping youth professionals develop sustainable enterprises, and building relationships with grant providers and corporate sponsors to establish consistent revenue streams.
Understanding the Challenge
Funding cuts of up to 72% have severely impacted youth services across London, with over 130 youth facilities closed in the past decade. Sustainability has become the sector's greatest challenge.Our network helps you build resilience and reach more young people:
Business skills development to create more sustainable operating models
School partnership facilitation connecting you directly with students who need your services
Diversified income strategies to reduce reliance on precarious funding sources
Professional development pathways addressing limited career progression in the sector
Impact measurement frameworks to strengthen funding applications and attract investment
Recruitment support packages as your organisation grows
Ready to build a more sustainable future in youth engagement?Book a call with our founders to explore how our enterprise development support can help you thrive.