The Seven Day Tailor Blog

I hadn’t come across the term “second decade” before reading a recent article by UNICEF (https://www.unicef.org/adolescence). It’s their way of describing the years from 10 to 19 — the crucial stretch when young people begin shaping the direction of their lives.

The article looks at how UNICEF supports young people around the world to make the most of this highly formative period. It struck a chord with me, because while their work is global, my focus is much closer to home.

Through The Seven Day Tailor, I’m thinking about young people here in Cornwall.

Official statistics on the number of young people not in employment, education or training (a phrase I stubbornly refuse to abbreviate) highlight some of the challenges many face during their second decade (https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peoplenotinwork/unemployment/bulletins/youngpeoplenotineducationemploymentortrainingneet/february2026).

Funds generated by my company through the sale of preloved and new clothes are available to support projects in the county. I’m particularly interested in initiatives that help young people access opportunities leading to employment, education or training — though that’s not a strict rule.

If you’re involved in a project supporting young people in Cornwall, I’d love to hear from you. The funds may not be huge, but the enthusiasm certainly is.

Email me on julie@thesevendaytailor.co.uk