Location: London, United Kingdom
Main field of work: Youth
Description: We are London Youth: a charity on a mission to champion and strengthen London’s youth organisations so young people have the opportunities and skills they need to succeed. We do this with and through our members – a network of nearly 600 youth organisations – and at our two outdoor residential centres, Hindleap Warren and Woodrow High House.
Main activities: For London Youth, the main types of activities can be summarised as:
Membership support for youth organisations across London.
Training and professional development for youth sector staff and volunteers.
Networks and communities of practice to connect professionals and share learning.
Quality assurance through the London Youth Quality Mark.
Outdoor learning and residential opportunities for young people.
Youth programmes focused on leadership, employability, wellbeing, inclusion and social action.
Grant-making and distributing funding opportunities to member organisations.
Advocacy and influencing to champion the value of youth work and improve outcomes for young people.
Events, awards and recognition celebrating the achievements of young people and youth organisations.
Partnerships and capacity-building to strengthen London's youth sector.
Type/Age Group: London Youth mainly works with: Children and young people aged 8–25 across London, with a particular focus on those facing barriers, disadvantage or inequality. Youth workers, volunteers and staff working in youth organisations, through training, networks and professional development. Youth organisations and community groups that deliver services for young people, by providing membership support, funding opportunities, quality assurance and organisational development.
Interests: Arts, Democracy, Digital, Diversity, Employment, Leadership, Skills, Sport, Training, Youth Work