Action4Youth

Action4Youth is here for all young people, making a real difference to their futures. With a variety of programmes, we’re here as a vital safety net, a springboard toward realising dreams as well as a voice from and for the young. This month the theme of ‘long lasting impact’ shines through: From our inspiring trustees

This month has been all about participation: From those being brave at The Junction’s first rock music night, or breaking through the ice at The Caldecotte Xperience, or learning vital lifesaving street first aid to those running like the wind in preparation for the marathon. We say thank you to Harry (17) Ronnie (17), Jacob

This month the teams have been exceptionally busy and the theme of ‘employability’ shines. Over 200 pupils from 10 schools are participating in The Inspiration Programme, broadening horizons for those in years 8 – 13, challenging thinking and showcasing different careers. The Junction’s safe space particularly over the holidays has been bustling, welcoming over 800

Youth counselling is a specialist service that expert practitioners like Gehad Mursi, our Counselling Lead know makes a huge difference to a young person’s life. For some young people it can literally be a lifesaver.  The personal stories behind those they counsel are always kept confidential, but one client wanted to share his positive experience

One major advantage for us all at Action4Youth is interaction with thousands of young people from diverse backgrounds, circumstances and ages. In a year we work with over 25,000 young people. Taking time to really listen to them provides rich insight into the priorities in their lives. As we move into 2023 Programme Director Emily

Former Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, Sir Francis Habgood reflects on his experience of visiting the knife angel with Action4Youth’s The Breakout Programme. How do you generate a serious debate about knife crime? Simple – build a massive sculpture using over 100,000 knives and send it on a tour around the country. That was

A message from Jenifer Cameron, CEO December is always a time for reflection as we look back on the year just gone. Last January we were living with covid uncertainty as omicron arrived following a quieter-than-usual Christmas season. That uncertainty hovered over us for the next few months; was there going to be another lockdown

In anti – bullying week, it is worth reflecting that bullying has been around for a very long time and is likely just one of those unfortunate aspects of the human experience? Is the story of Cain and Abel the first recorded story of bullying? It didn’t end well for Abel or indeed for either