Last night, members of the Youth Unity CIC team were honoured to attend the Metropolitan Police Annual Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, following a kind invitation from our colleagues in the Metropolitan Police.

Set within the incredible surroundings of the Abbey, the evening created a warm and reflective atmosphere, bringing together partners, frontline professionals and community organisations to mark the end of another demanding year of public service. The carols, readings and shared moments of quiet reflection offered a chance to pause, reconnect and recognise the collective effort that goes into keeping our communities safe and supported.

At Youth Unity, partnership working sits at the heart of everything we do. Our collaboration with police, councils, schools and community services allows us to reach young people earlier, provide positive opportunities, and build trusted relationships that support long-term change. Events like this are an important reminder that behind every programme and every intervention are people who care deeply about young people and their futures.

We would like to thank the Metropolitan Police for the invitation and for hosting such a thoughtful and welcoming event. It was a genuinely lovely way to step into the festive season and reflect on the value of working together.

As the year comes to a close, we want to wish all of our partners, young people, families and supporters a peaceful and joyful holiday period, and we look forward to continuing our work together in the new year.