WATCH: Mini reporters Q&A with female business experts

WATCH: Mini reporters Q&A with female business experts       Mini reporters from our Media Cubs project had the opportunity to submit some of their quirky questions to business people at Blackpool Expo, to find out more about their careers and passions.   The reporters questions were broadcast live at the event and

Happy New Year: Looking back at 2022 highlights and here’s to 2023

As we close the YJ doors on 2022, we thought we’d share a few of our highlights from a very busy and fun year.  It goes without saying that our two main Yellow Jigsaw projects - Talking About My Generation - the first older people's led newsroom in the country and Media Cubs - a kids

Our community film project sees young people learn and grow in confidence

Our community film project sees young people learn and grow in confidence We love working with fellow social enterprises and in late 2022, our Media Cubs project teamed up with Art with Heart and 4CT Limited to bring a group of 20 children aged 7-11 together to create a short film all about their community

WATCH: Mini reporters interview Greater Manchester Lord-Lieutenant

WATCH: Mini reporters interview Greater Manchester Lord-Lieutenant Mini reporters from our Media Cubs project had the pleasure of hosting a virtual press conference with the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Diane Hawkins. The Lord-Lieutenant is responsible for arranging visits by members of the Royal family and escorting Royal visitors ensuring

WATCH: Older reporters create video to support others to stay ‘Winterwise’

WATCH: Older reporters create video to support others to stay 'Winterwise' We are excited to reveal a new video created by our team of reporters from our Talking About My Generation project has gone LIVE to support older people to be 'Winterwise' The short film was commissioned by the

WATCH: Northern Gamechanger winners get quizzed by mini reporters

WATCH: Northern Gamechanger winners get quizzed by mini reporters Mini reporters from our Media Cubs project have conducted their own virtual press conference with Northern Gamechanger 2022 winners, Lauren Rosegreen and Adam Farricker. The awards, hosted by Elevate, celebrated business people across the North of England, with over 40 individuals

Social enterprises work together to build confidence of Manchester kids

Social enterprises work together to build confidence of Manchester kids This year, we have been lucky enough to work with our social enterprise friends at Art with Heart with our Media Cubs project on a shared passion - working within the community to build the confidence

“Social enterprise” in one word

"Social enterprise" in one word Thursday 17th November marks Social Enterprise Day. - an event to celebrate and showcase the amazing work of social enterprises across the UK. As a social enterprise, we're passionate about raising awareness of the good that can be created by these unique businesses - but we know

Yellow Jigsaw project teams up with Manchester Literature Festival to create video content led by young reporters

Yellow Jigsaw project teams up with Manchester Literature Festival to create video content led by young reporters Thanks to a collaboration between Manchester Literature Festival and our project Media Cubs, three of our 'mini reporters' enjoyed a takeover day at Z-arts theatre in Hulme to create video content of events taking place and

Media Cubs meets Tokyo Metropolitan Government!

Media Cubs meets Tokyo Metropolitan Government! Our pop-up TV studio and newsroom Media Cubs was honoured to be invited to an information event sharing Manchester’s Young Carer initiatives with delegates from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The event took place Wednesday 26th October and was hosted by Manchester Young Carers Coordinator

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