GUEST BLOG: Odds and Ends
Trustee Ayub Khan writes about the importance of understanding probability in harm prevention. Amidst the concerned media and political commentary around gambling – and youth gambling in particular – it has been suggested repeatedly that a better understanding of the laws of probability would safeguard people against gambling harm. Is this true or – given […]
ICE London presents us with the best possible platform to raise awareness
Lee Willows, Founder and Chief Executive of YGAM, the charity which works to inform, educate and safeguard young people against problematic gambling and social gaming, has described ICE London (5-7 February, ExCeL London, UK) as providing the ‘best possible platform that exists to raise awareness of the YGAM brand and to explain how we can […]
YGAM publishes trustee report and accounts 2017/18
Today the Young Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM) has published its statutory trustee report and year-end accounts with the Charity Commission, Companies House and Fundraising Regulator.
Could 2019 be YGAM’s most impactful year to date?
A very Happy New Year everybody and after a quick scan of social media I see many people are in a reflective mood; planning and sharing their aspirations for the year ahead.
YGAM CELEBRATES COMMITMENT TO REAL LIVING WAGE
YGAM is happy to announce our accreditation as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at YGAM receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.00 in the UK or £10.55 in London.
YGAM appoints a new independent Chair
YGAM are delighted to announce the appointment of Mike Wojcik as its new independent Chair. Mike has a distinguished career in Higher Education.
YGAM ramps-up Board structure with specialist-skilled Trustees
YGAM is continuously evolving the model for its Board structure to be fit-for-purpose as a contemporary and agile charity responding to young adults’ education needs around safer gambling and gaming.
Operators supporting the YGAM Social Purpose
Following GambleAware’s lead and to be transparent of the context of the current voluntary funding arrangements, YGAM has also chosen to seek permission from the Gambling Commission and licensed operators who support YGAM
Responsible Marketing for Gambling Operators
We asked Will Ridley, Chair of YGAM’s Young People & Student Advisory Group about his thoughts around Responsible Marketing in the run up to the KnowNow’s Conference in October.