At Services for Young People (SfYP) youth work projects, young people can get involved in exciting activities and discussions, learn new skills and get support from our Youth Workers on any concerns they may have.
Over 5,700 young people attended an SfYP youth work project in the 2022-2023 academic year. Here’s an example of the feedback we receive from parents of the young people who attend:
“Thank you so much for the [youth work] sessions you have been running on a Monday evening. They have been incredible. My son has taken so much from them. The people running the sessions have taught him so much. He's on countdown every time he leaves to come back again! We really appreciate how good you have been with him.”
Full details of the 2024 spring term projects for young people are now online.
See the projects in your district here: Projects for young people in your area
Professionals, parents/carers or young people themselves can contact their local team to join or make a referral.
At SfYP projects, qualified Youth Workers deliver curriculum programmes to support young people:
- To stay safe, develop healthy relationships and learn about exploitation and the risks of involvement in antisocial behaviour, gangs, violence and crime
- With their emotional wellbeing and mental health learning new skills and developing interests to better manage anxiety and develop resilience
- Who are in care or care leavers up to the age of 25 to become more independent in all areas of their lives
- With learning difficulties and/or learning disabilities to form friendships, learn skills for independent living and take part in sports, drama, cooking and many other activities
- In the LGBT+ community by providing a safe, inclusive environment where they can discuss issues important to them and meet other LGBT+ young people in their area
- To get their voices heard and improve services for young people in their local area
- To achieve their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award by completing their volunteering, physical or skills challenges
SfYP also delivers weekly street projects and Friday night projects in all districts.
