we believe all children and young people have undiscovered potential. we exist to create opportunities for them to discover and unlock that potential, and to translate their experiences in to lessons for everyday life. we have two priorities for our charity's work... 'better clubs, stronger communities' and 'young people learning & leading'
don't miss out:
~ aged 16-25 and live in Tonbridge & Malling or Folkestone area? We are currently recruiting young volunteers who want to become accredited community sports and dance leaders. Contact Nicola or Emma on 01634 281841. Click activeyouth for more details
~ are you from a school looking to establish an accredited peer mentoring or peer education scheme? Our national level 2 BTEC qualifications might be just what you need. Contact Alison or Sean on 01634 281841. Click me2you for more details
~ we are consulting during July/Aug 08 on our new strategic plan "so much for the past, what of the future". Email angela@kentyouth.org or shirley@kentyouth.org or call 01634 281841 for your copy. We really do want your views!
~ Play Golf? Join teams from businesses, golf clubs and groups of friends across the City and Kent/Medway in our popular Charity Golf Day. It will be held on Weds 17th Sept 08 at the beautiful Parkwood Golf Club, nr Westerham. If you can't play, join in as a sponsor or come to enjoy the evening dinner. We would like to thank Bank of New York Mellon and RBC Dexia for their sponsorship and donations. Download our Flyer & Entry Form or contact Graham Clewes on golf@kentyouth.org
~ shop online? Enjoy discounts at your favourite high street stores. From food shopping to holidays, every purchase helps kent youth. Go to www.buy.at/kentyouth
our core service programmes - use the links below of the buttons at the top of the page
- connect - Ensuring children and young people have access to quality, safe places to go at the heart of their community. We provide specialist infrastructure for the children and young people's sector.
- me2you - enabling young people to be effective peer mentors and peer educators
- me2 - enabling young disabled people to achieve inclusion in mainstream community groups
- activeyouth - enabling young people aged 16-25 to become community sports and dance volunteers in local community groups
- positive activities - creating sports, arts, adventure and cultural opportunities for young people
Beyond these programmes, we take our responsibilites as a 70 year old county-wide charity very seriously. We advocate on behalf of local voluntary groups, represent the needs of the voluntary children and young people's sector, and work to keep the groups informed of the rapidly changing policies and structures affecting work with children and young people.