Join our Ambassadors
The D-CYPHR programme is made with and for children and young people.
Our Young and Parent Ambassadors are invited to join events, go behind the scenes, and help us shape our programme. They also get training and experience with our health research campaign.
It is a voluntary public engagement group run in partnership with our charity partners, Anna Freud.
Hear from our young participants
How can I help as an ambassador?
In so many ways. Our ambassadors join in with as much or as little as suits them.
Help us at a school or community event. Join a monthly online meeting. Help us shape our communications. Provide feedback on future studies or our documents. Or if you’re a social media ace be part of our news online or make fun content to share. It’s up to you. We’d love to hear from you, and can provide activities to support your interests.
Helping your personal development
Ambassadors are the voice of D-CYPHR and help us raise awareness across the UK.
All ambassadors get participation letters to show their activity for their CV and personal development. They also get training and experience with our health research campaign.
Become an ambassador
Join as a Young or Parent Ambassador today. The group is open to families who have joined the D-CYPHR programme to support research as participants, but we do consider applications from 16+ young people who are passionate about young health advocacy.
Email the participation team for more details: participation@annafreud.org
Meet Michaela
"I have a passion for medicine and one day would like to become a doctor. For me to donate now and spread the word by becoming an ambassador may mean that one day I get to implement the results of the findings in my own work!"
What are some of your interests?
"Swimming and R&B music."
Meet Sophie
"I’m too old to take part in the D-CYPHR research, but would have jumped at the chance if it existed when I was younger, so I want to make sure that no one misses out on the opportunity to be a hero for childhood research."
What is your favourite thing to do in your free time?
"I like exploring new places with my friends, be that locally or further afield – I love to travel! But when not out and about, I can usually be found at home playing a game on my switch while cuddling my cat."
Meet Duncan
"My niece has Sanfillipo syndrome, which is a rare genetic condition, currently without a cure, I want to help other people like her in the future by helping researchers to gather valuable data."
What is a random fact about you?
"I once ran down every street in Leicester. It was 736 miles and took 3 years!"
Meet Kita
"If you believe in the programme, talk about it to others, just like you talk about your favourite TV show or food. You can make a difference for someone in the future."
What is your favourite quote or saying?
"Believe and you will achieve."
Meet Scarlett
"It's important to make a difference for future generations now, especially something as simple as spitting into a tube. Something so basic could be life changing for someone else one day."
What is your favourite movie and why?
"Miss Americana, because it is about Taylor Swift."
Meet Evie
"I really care about research into the areas that the programme is looking into; mental health, rare illnesses and diabetes affect so many of us. I am passionate about learning more about them and helping to prevent and treat them. It is so simple to take part in and the findings of this project can impact so many people."
What’s the best thing about the D-CYPHR project?
"The ability to change the future."
