Vibe UK Team Explores Innovative Learning at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Members of the Vibe UK team recently took part in a unique and inspiring professional development experience at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

During the visit, the team engaged in an immersive learning suite, working through a series of challenging, puzzle-based scenarios designed to promote collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership in action. The hands-on experience encouraged staff to think creatively and work together to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment.

In addition to the immersive activities, the team had the opportunity to meet some of the facility’s resident snakes and observe venom extraction. This provided a fascinating insight into real-world scientific practices, as well as the importance of safety, precision, and problem-solving in specialist fields.

The visit proved to be a valuable development opportunity, with staff leaving inspired and full of ideas about how these innovative approaches can be adapted to create engaging and meaningful experiences for the young people Vibe UK supports.

VIBE UK CEO Speaks on LBC Radio About Youth Work and Prevention

This week, our CEO Paul Oginsky joined Nick Ferrari on LBC Radio to discuss the disturbing story involving a group of teenage girls who were filmed violently attacking a pensioner.

While the incident has understandably caused national outrage, Paul made a vital point during the interview — that the vast majority of young people are kind, thoughtful, and just as shocked by what has happened.

He used this moment to call for greater investment in youth work, particularly in relational, preventative approaches that offer young people positive role models, support, and challenge at the right time in their lives.

“Building the right relationships with young people gives us the chance to speak words of affirmation and challenge when it matters most — and helps safeguard them from harmful influences.”

Paul explained how VIBE UK’s Relationship Framework (RF4) supports young people in building healthy connections, avoiding exploitation, violence and toxic relationships — and ultimately thriving into adulthood.

While we welcome recent announcements on youth work and skills development, VIBE UK continues to call for proper investment in universal youth services, which have seen significant cuts over the past decade.

📣 Interested in learning more about our approach or working with us?
Explore the RF4 framework and how it can support your setting via www.vibeuk.org/rf4

🎧 Listen to Paul’s full interview here

Vibe UK Spreads Festive Cheer with Food Hamper Deliveries

It’s been a busy but joyful few days at Vibe UK, as staff and volunteers have been out in the community delivering food hampers to young people and families they support.

In the lead-up to the festive season, the initiative has helped bring comfort and cheer to those who need it most, ensuring that families feel supported during what can be a challenging time of year.

Team members Jo, Kirsten, and Kelly were among those braving the winter weather to personally deliver the hampers, spreading warmth, kindness, and festive spirit with every visit.

This effort reflects Vibe UK’s ongoing commitment to supporting young people and their families, not just through programmes and services, but through meaningful acts of care within the community.