Young Ambassadors
Our 15 Young Ambassadors have officially been named.
our HAF Ambassadors come from a diverse range of backgrounds, representing different schools, communities, and wards and make an invaluable contribution to our city partnership.
A child ambassador will be responsible for the following;
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Being the voice of the child
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Ambassadors will lead the planning and delivery of the HAF – we will work with pupils to think about future plans and opportunities for children and young people.
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Understanding the HAF vision and promoting it within your networks and via social media
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Listening to the voice of the child or your peers and where possible try to make changes based on what they day
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Attending, taking part in and contributing to HAF events, activities and projects
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Using and promoting the HAF brand within your organisation to show city wide support for the ambition
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Promoting Southampton as a place of opportunities as we bid to become a City of Culture.
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Attending regular cabinet member meetings to discuss ongoing issues/plans.
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Hosting and attending public events on behalf of HAF
To nominate a child to become an ambassador, please complete the form below.

Name: Jennifer Bailey
Age: 11
Who am I?
Jennifer is a great candidate for child ambassador as she is very confident and able to express her opinions and thoughts well. She is always looking to help others and we feel she would be more than capable of gathering other people’s opinions too and sharing them as she makes lots of different friends on the courses. Jennifer is part of the school council at her school so is used to providing feedback and being the voice for other children.


Name: Jasmine Dobbin
Age: 13
Who am I?
My strong points are Languages which mean I can easily pick up different cultures and could help people who don’t know English too well to be more comfortable and confident living here. Confidence, meaning I could speak out to a crowd about our beliefs and my creativity meaning I could contribute hugely in many projects and activities. I’m also apart of the (L)GBTQ+ And the Asian community, so I would know how it feels to wrongly stand out from the crowd, I know and believe I can help people of any race, religion, sexuality, age and gender, how to feel comfortable in their own skin and to feel confident, being proud to stand out of the crowd.
Name: Leah Castle
Age: 13
Who am I?
I am respectful to all around me and I am extremely enthusiastic. I put myself out my comfort zone to make new friends to others attending the programs and to ensure no one is socially isolated. I will commit to this role and inspire others to try new things.


Name: Skye Karl
Age: 12
Who am I?
I am a kind and caring individual who is dedicated to really making a difference in our city. I work hard to make sure everyone feels welcome when in my company, using my nurturing approach to ensure people are comfortable around me.
Name: Ellie Gradidge
Age: 6
Who am I?
I love to express my ideas to a group and my willingness to always want to get involved has always played in my favour. I am a consistent and sustainable individual who understands what the younger generations want and and commitment to making that happen.


Name: Leighah Hart
Age: 11
Who am I?
I am not afraid to voice my opinions and tell you if I would like to do something different. I am a real Team Player and like to get everyone involved in what I am doing. I am always trying something new and will always give my absolute best at every task. My calming and very approachable nature makes me an asset in this scheme.
Name: Maizie Slade
Age: 10
Who am I?
I spend a lot of my time speaking for other children in my school who is currently struggling with their mental health. I am a warm and comforting ear and I am already making a huge impact on children and their parents . I am a inspiring individual who at times, suffers from my own mental health, low self esteem and self confidence. Being in this role is helping me grow as an individual and allows me a larger platform to support and help others


Name: Lewis Delves
Age: 10
Who am I?
I am a strong minded child who throws myself into any situation. I am driven to support others and to really make a difference. I have a vision of how the city should support our young people and I am committed to make this happen. I am polite and well mannered, as well as proactive in what I do.
Name: Annaliese Abraham
Age: 10
Who am I?
I am keen to engage in activities and put 100% effort in when I do. I am passionate in what I believe in and commit all of my emotions into any tasks.


Name: Rayven Lepperd
Age: 8
Who am I?
I am a bright, inquisitive child who challenges the status quo and I think how might we could make things better. I am a sympathetic, sensitive soul who shares anything I have with others, even if it means halving my own portion. I am a natural-born leader who is inclusive and free from vanity
Name: Maya Kaur
Age: 15
Who am I?
I am good team player and enjoy leading on activities. I am a quick learner and apply my analytical skills to all tasks. I really enjoy meeting new people and have good communication skills. I speak two languages, namely English and Punjabi. I help promote the HAF to children all around Southampton and ensure young peoples voices are heard. I am very good at public speaking and have delivered a number of speeches for the programme already, in front of crowds of 100+ capacity.


Name: Lilly Marsh
Age: 9
Who am I?
I am brave, confident, happy, I try new things all of the time and I like helping people. I am always volunteering my time to make the world a better place. I attend things such as beach cleans, litter picking sessions to ensure we look after the planet. I like to try to make a difference in everything that I do and being a HAF ambassador allows me to support the children of Southampton.
Name: Ava-Joy Kilvington
Age: 8
Who am I?
I always try to be the best I can be and help others around me. I absolutely love coming to these clubs and I am so happy that my mum let's me come every single day to join in on the fun. When new children are unsure about coming in, in the mornings, I always tell them what a great day they will have and try to look after them until they are happy. I really enjoy supporting others and building a great project for children.


Name: Katy Elsey
Age: 16
Who am I?
I always display excellent, young volunteering skills where ever I am and I am very enthusiastic and committed to all tasks. I help organise activities and deliver them to children of all ages in my own time. I am able to communicate effectivity with everyone including parents/ carers and staff. I am always keen on being part of the community and want to be the voice of the child in the city.
Name: Jaydin Winship
Age: 10
Who am I?
I am bright, confident, funny and try my best at everything I do. I have recently been awarded the role or head boy at my school, a role that I feel I will relish. I always puts others before myself and love spending time and supporting my younger siblings. I am both a reading and football enthusiast and I feel that I am an excellent role model for my peers and am a perfect candidate for this role.

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