Two of Hull’s leading youth-focused organisations, Hull College and The Warren, have formalised their commitment to working together through a Memorandum of Understanding.
The agreement marks a new chapter of collaboration, combining expertise, resources, and a shared passion for creating meaningful opportunities for young people across the region. At the heart of this partnership is a collective mission: to empower, support, and advocate for Hull’s young people, ensuring they have access to education, employment, enrichment, and essential services.
By working together, both organisations are committed to removing barriers, amplifying young voices, and ensuring that every young person – regardless of background or circumstance – has the opportunity to thrive. Hull College, a leading provider of education and skills training in the region, is dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge and experience needed to build successful futures.
The Warren, a pioneering youth-led organisation, has been at the forefront of empowering 11 to 25-year-olds for over four decades, providing essential services ranging from mental health support to employment guidance and creative expression opportunities. Debra Gray principal and CEO of Hull College, said: “At Hull College, we believe in creating opportunities, not just qualifications.
“This partnership with The Warren aligns perfectly with our mission to equip young people with the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed. Young people in Hull are resilient, talented, and full of potential.
“However, too many face challenges that hold them back. By working together with The Warren, we can make a lasting impact and ensure every young person has the support they need to achieve their potential.”
JJ Tatten, CEO of The Warren, said: “This partnership with Hull College is an act of solidarity with the young people of our city that recognises their needs and hopes. It is a commitment by us to coordinate our efforts in securing the support and opportunities they deserve and to tackle any barriers that may prevent that from happening.
“The Warren and Hull College have supported young people for decades, always striving to help them become their best possible selves, but this partnership means we can learn from each other, play to our respective strengths and have a much better chance of achieving the right outcome for many more young people in the years ahead.”
The partnership focuses on delivering lasting impact through key areas, including championing young people’s voices, expanding opportunities, collaborating on research, supporting care leavers and enhancing mental health and safeguarding support.
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