Over the summer, George visited a group of young people taking part in the National Citizenship Service (NCS). NCS was set up in 2011, and is open to all 16-17 year olds in England. It aims to bring together young people from different backgrounds, helping to break down social barriers and develop self-confidence.
The group took part in a variety of community projects: contributing to the development of a sensory area at BF Adventure, participating in a project at the Dreadnought Centre, and a beach litter clean.
George said that "programmes like this have a crucial role to play in giving opportunities to young people when they are on the cusp of adulthood but will be finding their feet socially and emotionally. I have met groups participating in NCS previously, and it has always been clear to me just how beneficial the scheme is".