A National Voice (ANV) is the Children in Care Council for England. Every year it organises the Amplify event to bring together groups from around the country to share ideas and recognise excellence in children in care councils, care leaver forums, and other participation groups within children’s social care.
The judges shortlisted three nominations in four categories.
Campaign Award for groups who have developed or taken part in a meaningful campaign.
• East Sussex Children in Care Council (winner – pictured left)
• Peterborough Care Leaders
• Hull Young Voices Influencing Care (YVIC)
Participation Award for groups actively involved in participation within their local authority.
• LINX and Care leavers Forum, Lancashire (winner, pictured left)
• Oldham Care Leaver Football Tournament
• Our Voice Cumbria
The Voice Award who have shared their story to help improve the care system.
• The North East Regional Children in Care Council, North Tyneside (winner, pictured left)
• Hampshire Care Councils (Coordinated by Motiv8), Hampshire
• Speak Up Now and Voice and Influence Team, Sheffield
The Digital Award for groups for groups who have used digital tools to create or promote work, or to build spaces for care-experienced young people to come together.
• BANES Junior, Senior and Care Experienced Council, Bath and NE Somerset (winner)
• Brighter Futures Cambridgeshire (pictured left)
• Show Me That I Matter Active, York
“This was the fourth year of the ANV Awards, and the largest number of entries we’ve ever received,” said Brigid Robinson, Managing Director of Coram Voice. “It was brilliant to see the full range of projects that care experienced children and young people, and the professionals who work with them, are setting up all over the country, making their voices heard and improving care services.
“It was also great to hear about the progress that has been made in ANV projects such as the Grand Campaign, which has brought new clarity and consistency to the Setting Up Home Allowance for care leavers.”
Coram Voice will be sharing more details about all the winning projects on its website and social media channels throughout November, which is National Care Leavers Month 2025.