Youth Options: Engaging, Developing and Empowering young people to achieve a better future
Established in 1937, Youth Options is a children and young people’s charity focused on making difference in the lives of local children, young people, and their families.
We work to empower young people by providing opportunities that support their personal development, well-being, and future aspirations. Our approach is rooted in understanding the individual needs of each young person, ensuring that they receive the right support. We focus our work on achieving three main objectives:
All our programmes focus on providing pathways for development for the children and young people we work with.
Using our unique Progression Pathways model of development, we support children and young people to progress from engaging, developing and becoming empowered to take on new challenges and become responsible for their own future.
Outcomes from our programmes include increased resilience, improved self-esteem, better mental health, development of positive relationships, and improved engagement in education, training or employment.
At just six years old, Charlie had already faced more trauma than most experience in a lifetime.
Struggling with emotional outbursts and disruptive behaviour, he was at risk of expulsion from school. Thanks to support from donors like you, Charlie joined our Outdoor Learning Centre, where he discovered new ways to express himself, build confidence, and find joy in simple things—like running his “woodland café” and sharing animal facts.
Your donation can help more young people like Charlie overcome life’s toughest challenges and grow into their potential.
Could pay for materials for a confidence-building workshop.
Could pay for a bag full of supplies for youth sessions.
Could support one young person to receive an hour of key work.
Could support a nature-based group session that sparks resilience and teamwork.
