action4youth
Aylesbury
Action4Youth is an ambitious, proactive charity focused on driving forward the
crucial youth agenda to transform lives for the better. Every child should have
the opportunity to be heard, to be safe and to succeed. Collaborative We believe
change is most impactful when delivered in collaboration with other youth
agencies and key partners. We build partnerships across sectors so that we can
share resources and expertise to secure the best possible outcomes for young
people and their communities in Buckinghamshire and beyond. Empowering We listen
and engage with our young people to give them a voice in developing our work and
agenda. Our Youth Board and groups have a fundamental role in ensuring our
programmes meet the needs of young participants across a wide spectrum of
differing backgrounds including young people from the most deprived areas of
society, those with disabilities and additional needs, and those who need
support and inspiration to reach their goals and surpass limitations. Everything
we do engages the rising generation of our community to work together in helping
not only themselves but each other. For us it’s about inspiring young people to
become Inspiring Young People. What we do As a charity, we rely on the
generosity of grant-giving organisations and individuals to enable us to deliver
the following: Policy and Change We are leaders within the youth sector and we
are actively engaged with local government, the police, and other stakeholders
to shape policy across Bucks. Our annual conference is a crucial opportunity for
key representatives from the wider charity and statutory sectors to come
together to discuss and share ideas on how we can make an impact on the lives of
young people. Intervention and Inspiration We deliver a wide range of programmes
including holistic support for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people,
employability and enrichment programmes such as The Inspiration Programme,
leadership and life skills initiatives, as well as delivering national
programmes such as National Citizen Service and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Many participants are signposted to other Action4Youth programmes on a pathway
to opportunities they did not believe were possible through disadvantage or
disability. Leadership and Training We provide valuable leadership and training
to our membership organisations: around 70 local voluntary youth groups so that
they can operate effectively to safeguard the young people of their communities.
Courses include safeguarding, diversity and inclusion, health and safety and
others. Outdoor Learning Additionally, we operate an outstanding outdoor
learning centre, Caldecotte Xperience, in Milton Keynes which offers a range of
adventure learning activities that deliver measurable improvements in
educational attainment, as well as building teamwork, bonding and trust. It is
the leading centre in the region for young people with complex needs, with SEND
trained staff and specialist equipment that enable those with disabilities to
learn new skills in a safe and supportive environment.
