Leadership in the non-profit sector has always demanded something extraordinary. You are simultaneously strategist, fundraiser, advocate, employer, and public face — all in service of a mission that matters deeply.   At I Have A Voice (IHAV), an organisation dedicated to tackling political inequality by equipping young people with the tools, confidence and knowledge to engage with democracy, we are about to make a deliberate and considered change to the way we lead. After a y

By Serena Kelly As the UK edges closer to the prospect of votes at 16, one question becomes impossible to ignore: are young people actually being prepared to participate in our democracy?   I Have a Voice (IHAV) is a social enterprise working with young people who are under-represented in politics, including those from low‑income households, racially minoritised groups and young people with disabilities. Through political literacy programmes, peer‑education initiatives and yo

By Callum Harrison In July, I joined the Association of British Insurers (ABI) to undertake a yearlong placement as part of my four-year Politics with Economics degree at the University of Bath. The ABI is a trade association representing a significant proportion of the UK insurance and long-term savings industry, and the public affairs team plays a central role in engaging with policymakers, parliamentarians and external stakeholders on a wide range of policy issues. Through