Confidence & self-belief
Helping young people recognise their strengths, build resilience and believe in what they can achieve.
London-based youth work charity
YOUTH WORK.ANYWHERE.FOR EVERYONE.
Empowering young people. Building confidence. Creating opportunities. Building brighter futures.
URBAN YOUTH is a new, community-focused youth work charity creating positive spaces, meaningful opportunities and supportive relationships where young people can grow, connect and thrive.
Young people
matter.
matter.
Who we are
WE'RE
URBAN YOUTH.
We're passionate about young people and their potential.
We're here to create spaces where young people feel safe, welcome, heard and valued — and where they can be themselves, build confidence, develop skills and have a voice in the things that affect their lives.
We believe young people aren't simply the future.
Young people are the present.
That's why we want them involved, listened to and represented at every level of URBAN YOUTH.
Meet Urban Youth ↗What we do
WE CREATE
OPPORTUNITIES.
Our youth work is about people, relationships and possibilities. We create opportunities that help young people grow confidence, skills, relationships, leadership and hope.
Skills for life & work
Developing practical, creative, leadership and employability skills that open doors.
Positive relationships
Creating the trust, friendships and supportive networks that help young people feel connected.
Strengths & talents
Giving young people opportunities to discover interests, creativity, abilities and new possibilities.
Voice & community
Making space for young people to be heard, participate, lead and take action in their communities.
Brighter futures
Opening up positive experiences, aspirations and pathways that help young people move forward.
Listen. Connect. Support. Empower. Inspire.
Why we do it
SEEN.
HEARD.
VALUED.
SUPPORTED.
Too many young people experience isolation, lack of opportunity, low confidence, barriers to participation or simply don't have access to positive spaces and supportive relationships.
We believe things can be different. Connection creates confidence. Opportunity creates possibility. And young people can achieve incredible things when they have the right people around them.
We believe in young people.
Why it matters ↗
How we do it
REAL PEOPLE.
REAL CONNECTION.
REAL IMPACT.
Our approach is simple: youth work shaped around people, trust, access and possibility.
Young person-centred
We listen to young people and involve them in shaping what we do.
Trust & relationships
Positive youth work starts with genuine relationships built on trust, respect and consistency.
Skills & opportunities
We create opportunities for young people to learn, develop and discover what they're capable of.
Inclusive & accessible
We want young people to be able to participate, whatever their background or circumstances.
Supporting growth
We help young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership and aspirations.
Youth voice
We don't just want to speak about young people. We want to listen to young people.
Where we do it
YOUTH WORK.
ANYWHERE.
Great youth work happens in the places where young people live, learn, meet and connect.
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In communities
Working in neighbourhoods and community settings where young people live and spend their time.
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In schools
Working alongside schools and education settings to support young people.
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In youth spaces
Creating positive, safe and inclusive spaces for young people.
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Online & digital
Using digital opportunities to reach young people wherever they are.
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And beyond
We're ambitious about creating opportunities wherever there is a need.
LOCAL ROOTS. REAL IMPACT. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
When we do it
WE SHOW UP
WHEN IT MATTERS.
We know young people have different lives, responsibilities and schedules. That's why we're committed to developing flexible youth work opportunities.
It's about consistency.
Young people's voice
YOUR VOICE
MATTERS.
Young people shouldn't just be participants. They should be partners.
We want young people involved in shaping our programmes, activities, campaigns, priorities, future and organisation — turning ideas into action.
Get involved
THERE'S A PLACE
FOR YOU HERE.
Young person, volunteer, partner, supporter, fundraiser or community organisation — help us create more opportunity for young people.
Young people
Have a voice, lead ideas, join programmes and help shape Urban Youth.
Explore opportunitiesVolunteers
Bring your skills, experience and energy to direct youth work or behind-the-scenes support.
Volunteer with usPartners & supporters
Fund, sponsor, collaborate, donate equipment or open doors to new possibilities.
Support Urban YouthStart-up fundraising campaign
HELP US BUILD
URBAN YOUTH.
£20,000
We're a start-up youth work charity with a big ambition. Your support will help us establish the foundations we need to begin creating opportunities for young people.
EVERY POUND COUNTS. Whether you donate £5, £50 or £5,000, you're helping us invest in young people.
Donate now ↗
Support us
CREATE A
BRIGHTER TOMORROW.
There are lots of ways to support Urban Youth. Money matters — but so do time, skills, equipment, connections and the power of spreading the word.
Donate
Help fund youth work and opportunities.
↗Fundraise
Run your own fundraiser and help spread the word.
↗Volunteer
Give your time, skills and experience.
↗Give equipment
Help provide the equipment and resources we need.
↗Corporate support
Partner with us through sponsorship, funding, skills or gifts in kind.
↗Spread the word
Follow us, share our work and introduce someone else to Urban Youth.
↗Our world
YOUTH-LED.
LONDON-LOUD.
Campaign visuals supplied for the new Urban Youth identity — bold, energetic and built around young people.
Ready?
LET'S TALK.
Want to volunteer, partner with us, support our work, become a Youth Ambassador, Young Leader or Young Trustee — or simply say hello?