Our Youth casework service provides the specialist advice and support needed by the young people we work with. We work with many unaccompanied asylum seeking young people as well as others who have irregular immigration status. We help young people to move on and reach their potential. For referrals...

Merton Youth Parliament (MYP) MYP is a group made up of elected young people aged 11-19 (25 with special education needs or disabilities). Young people on this group represent young people, who live, work, socialise and study in Merton to ensure their voice is heard in decisions that affect them. T...

The Baked Bean Company have been helping people with learning disabilities get more from their lives since 1997. Your dreams are our commitment. Whether you aspire to perform, travel, achieve greater independence, teach or inspire, we're with you all the way. Our distinct day services run 6 days a...

The Young Merton page on the government directory site is a fantastic starting point when looking to explore your options, or for support from experts and opportunities in the following categories: Things to do Keeping safe and healthy Work, money and living Education and learning Have a say ...

You and Me Counselling is a counselling and psychotherapy service based in Hornchurch, Essex that works with children, young people, adults and their families in the boroughs of Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. We work with children, young people, adults and their fami...

Construction Youth Trust is a charity whose aim is to inspire and enable young people to overcome barriers and discover a career in the construction and built environment sector. Budding Builders is a free entry-level Health & Safety in Construction course for young people who are unemployed, no...

The Calthorpe inner city community garden and centre exists to improve the physical and emotional well-being of those who live, work or study in Camden and surrounding areas Core Services: - A horticultural volunteering and training programme for people with learning disabilities and mental health ...

Our Programme Caius House currently offers a range of fun, social and recreational sessions for young people aged 8 - 21 years old. Caius is a hub for young people to get together make music videos put on live shows play sport dance hold competitions at the same time receive tuition, motiv...

We provide a safe, supportive space for girls to develop academically and personally. Character education and the development of crucial soft skills, such as perseverance or working with others, are embedded in all our activities. We know how important it is for girls to have a place where they can...

Our service provides: Play for 5 to 14 year olds; up to 16 years for those with additional needs; after school, weekends and school holidays. Generic youth sessions for 13 to 19 year olds; up to 25 years for those with additional needs; after school, weekends and school holidays. Girls and women...

Artsdepot runs a wide range of courses and classes for all ages and abilities. This includes workshops for pre-school children, Youth Theatre and Youth Dance companies, and a variety of classes for adults. The programme also has opportunities for learning with Q&A sessions and workshops linked ...

If you're a young LGBTQIA+ person, this is an invaluable resource to learn about yourself, your community, what opportunities and support is out there, and how to take care of your health and wellbeing. We provide a information on a wide variety of topics including: sexual orientation, gender identi...

Mermaids has been supporting transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children, young people, and their families since 1995. Mermaids supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their...

Mental health Information & support When you're experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. That's what we do. We empower people to understand their condition and the choices available to them through: Our Infoline which offers callers con...

Mind is a leading UK mental health charity and provide information, resources and advice regarding mental health. If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and require mental health support, their LGBTQIA+ mental health section may be helpful. LGBTQIA+ mental health gives information about mental health support ...

akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile or abusive environment. akt is here for anyone aged 16-25 in the UK who identify as LGBTQ+, including non-binary people and questioning. Our service centres are based in London, Manchester,...

LGBTQ+? Aged 16-25? At akt we work with incredible young people like you everyday - and we want to make sure we have your input in everything we do! We believe that your voices and opinions can strengthen and empower our LGBTQ+ community and can help akt address the issues and challenges you face a...

ADVICE AND COUNSELLING: Imams’ advice The East London Mosque’s Imams can advise on a wide range of matters, such as marriage, bereavement, family problems, and Islamic guidance. Counselling We offer a free professional counselling service, currently for women only. Pro Bono at the LMC PBLMC offers...

Young Croydon provide a wide variety of youth engagement services including fun and educational activities, support & advice services, Youth Congress and more. The Youth Engagement team run youth hubs and term time activities for young people throughout Croydon. Free refreshments and hot food is...

Aged 16-24? Risk-taking? Determined? Energetic? Then this is for you. We’re seeking talent in unexpected places – from sports groups to youth centres – and are committed to helping young people find their individual and collective strength. We want to bring together a dynamic group from across ...