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The stunt was part of the nationally run campaign 'Don't Write Us Off', presented by the charity CSV.

Over the past few months, research has been carried out by youngsters on the CSV Agents4Change campaign. This found that 36% of 16-25 year olds are concerned with issues around life skills and education, with a quarter saying that more should be done to keep streets safe and tackle crime.

On Saturday 6th, volunteers gathered in Swindon town centre dressed in red hoodies, and handed out around 600 free fortune cookies. In exchange, youngsters were asked to add their comments to a wall made up of cardboard boxes. Some of the comments included: "More work should be done on preserving old buildings" Kenani, 16 and "Young people need positive close role models to look up to" Erica, 19.

David Morris, Agents4Change campaigner, organised the event locally, and said "Young people obviously think more can be done to improve their futures. We want to show that they can have a voice and are not powerless to tackle local issues".

Speaking about the campaign, Hazel Blears MP said: "There are so many myths about young people, so I welcome this effort by Agents4Change to challenge the stereotypes, and prove that young people can play a fantastic role in our communities. Young people's voices must be heard".

For further information about CSV and the Agents4Change campaign, contact David Morris on 0845 3000 789 or email david.morris@bbc.co.uk. CSV Outreach Manager, Camilla Bassett-Smith, can also be contacted: camilla.bassett-smith@bbc.co.uk.