Point Blank teaches the creative process of making music at the highest level, with expert instructors and state-of-the-art facilities. Many graduates have enjoyed successful careers in music including Claude VonStroke Goldie Nicole Moudaber Leona Lewis Patrick Topping Monki Felix Jaehn. ...

Saracens Sport Foundation aim to encourage more young people and adults of all abilities and ages to participate in sport and physical activity through high quality programmes and provide sustainable pathways for all. From rugby to dance to athletics and even Nordic Walking, we have a programme for ...

The Home-Start network of charities provide a unique service in each of the boroughs they operate in. Our trained volunteers – usually parents themselves – visit families in their homes and provide informal, friendly and confidential support. Get Support: We work with you to build on your strength ...

Want to create positive change in your community? We can give you the funds and support to make your idea a reality. The Social Switch Project, with the support of Google.org, has opened a pool of funds to support London-based initiatives that positively impact young people. The grants are designe...

The skills needed to succeed in real life and work are often different from those taught in exams and classrooms. While traditional schooling and exams are the most common way to begin your career, they are not the only route. We believe that your future can be made outside the classroom. We helpe...

Traineeships with top level companies. Come and learn with us and get a guaranteed interview and work experience. We are a friendly and supportive team and we want you to succeed. Our entry requirements are that you are 19 and above, on benefits and you don't have a qualification above a level 2. ...

The Social Switch Project with the support of Google.org, and delivered by Creative Media Network, are training creative and motivated young people to be social media managers and develop sustainable digital careers. This three-week programme includes mentoring and a unique two week placement for ea...

Youth Groups Gendered Intelligence runs a range of youth groups in London, Leeds and Bristol for young trans people, non-binary and questioning young people aged under 21. We also run a peer-led support group in London for those aged 18-30. Young trans people aged 8 or over are welcome to attend ou...

Well Happy is a free health app which aims to help young people in London age 12-25 to find local support services in and around London including mental health, sexual health, drugs, alcohol and stop smoking services. Well Happy empowers young people to take control of their health and includes a nu...

We are a women’s charity working in a number of ways to help women through the law. Our vital services aim to provide women with the legal advice and information they need to understand and use the law and their legal rights. We also work to improve the law for women and increase women’s access to ...

We help people who have nowhere to go and no-one to turn to. Some are homeless, others are struggling to cope with the pressures in their lives and need our support to keep on track. Working across Kent and the south east, we help vulnerable and isolated people get support with their mental health,...

AccessUK provides a comprehensive and bespoke careers services for marginalised and disadvantaged service users particularly those from the Black and Minority Ethnic community(BAME). AccessUK also offers solutions for gang members and youth offenders. We have embedded innovative interventions in ou...

We believe when you change your thinking, you can change your world. “Grit sets out to show young people they are worth something; that in one way or another they are capable of achievement that deserves and earns the respect of others. Grit is an inspiration to them and has been an inspiration to m...

Young Urban Arts Foundation workshops and programmes empower young people to express themselves and develop their talents in an exciting range of arts. We offer e.g: singing rapping songwriting graphic design cinematography radio presenting creative workshops school holiday tours a range ...

Young Women's Trust supports young women aged 18-30 in England and Wales, especially those struggling to live on low or no pay, to get into work that is right for them. We work in three ways: Give you a voice – through PARTICIPATION and ADVOCACY we ensure that you can create change. Campaign for...

Giving women purpose and hope Working Chance helps women with criminal convictions - most of whom have been in prison - to develop their employability and self-belief and find a job they can thrive in. We work with employers of all sizes across all sectors, finding jobs with real career prospects fo...

We’re an independent charity that gives you the power to speak up to stop crime, 100% anonymously. Whoever you are, wherever you live, from communities to companies. By phone and online, 24/7, 365 days a year. We also share advice on how to protect the people you care about from crime, so everyone...

We are The Forward Trust (formerly RAPt and Blue Sky), the social business with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and producti...

Trailblazers is a national charity set up to mentor young offenders (18-25), with the primary objective of helping to reduce their re-offending. Through weekly 1 hour, 1:1 mentoring sessions – both inside prisons and “through the gate” once they are released – we aim to educate, encourage and inspir...

We are a national social justice charity with more than 50 years’ experience of changing lives, building stronger communities and reducing crime. Many young people are being let down by the mainstream education system, which can often fail to meet their specific needs. School exclusions are on the ...

MANDEM is an online media platform that offers a unique space for young men of colour to express themselves through writing, music and film. On top of this, we provide a space for young people to engage in topical discussions centered around culture, politics and identity, while further encouraging ...

Welcome to Manhood Academy Global (M.A.G). M.A.G is a community-based company with a global reach that is committed to our children’s life-changing transformation opportunities. Our unique ‘rites of passage’ is a fusion of; Transformative Master classes 121 Intensive Life Coaching and Mentoring ...

Lives Not Knives supports young people up to the age of 24 into education, employment and training. LNK works with a broad range of local businesses – forging the connection between young people and prospective employers.

Abianda is a social enterprise that works with young women affected by gangs We offer one-to-one, group work and employment opportunities to gang-affected young women aged 11-24. We change the way services are delivered by shifting the central question: From - What is she doing wrong? To - How ha...

Our aim is that everyone with a mental health problem can enjoy the benefits of working life. Helping people get work and keep work, supporting employers and campaigning against mental health stigma - we make a real difference to the lives of Londoners. At Twining Enterprise we wholeheartedly belie...

With guiding girls have fun, adventure and the space to discover their potential They go to their first ever sleepover, canoe on rivers, learn about body confidence, and lead their own camp. Or sometimes they simply have fun and try new things with friends. Girls take what they do in guiding with ...

Develop your volunteering and personal development opportunities through the VPC. Have fun, exciting experiences and learn about policing. Would you like to join the fastest growing uniformed youth group in the UK? Volunteer Police Cadets are found in a growing number of cities, towns and communiti...

Everything You Need for Eating Disorders We believe that you have the right to get the best help from someone who cares and understands. We believe that therapists deserve the best training and ongoing support to empower their work. This is our mission for people with anorexia, bulimia, binge and ...

Ellern Mede Eating Disorder Services is widely regarded as the UK’s most specialist provider of intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for children and young people. We have two hospitals, both based in North London, the first is at Ridgeway and the second is at Barnet. We also offer flexible...

Youthline: 0808 801 0711 Adult Helpline: 0808 801 0677   Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. We exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a ...

Under-18s guide to quitting smoking Click the link for more detailed advice and links to support and resources.

The Triangle is London’s oldest on site adventure playground offering free play to all young people aged 6 - 17. What we do:  free play 5 days a week activities and structures on site trips and special outings engage local community of all ages offer employment opportunities provide safe pla...

Gloves Not Gunz is based in Croydon & South London. We aim to prevent & divert young people from crime, antisocial behaviour, exclusion from education and ‘care’ through building positive relationships, education, diversion activities and community cohesion. We specialise in using sport as ...

ELBA brings about positive change in east London and beyond through a range of programmes: Business skills volunteering – from short-term, one-off assignments to longer-term projects supporting community organisations to access skills such as business planning, HR, IT, project management and mark...

Petit Miracles are an upcycling organisation who offer workshops and have created a centre for entrepreneurship and hosting local businesses in our inspiring and creative retail space by the West 12 Shopping centre. Each entrepreneur has their own space to showcase and sell their products, as well a...

Student finance is a government financial organisation that provides loans and grants to those wishing to attend university. Prospective students may be able to borrow money to help pay for university or college tuition fees and to help with living costs. They might get extra money on top of this, ...

Helpline: 0808 808 4994. You can also speak to our trained helpline supporters on our one to one chat service. The Mix’s team will be able to connect you with a range of services to help you with your query. Essential support for under 25s The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young peop...

Youth Mix provides innovative youth programmes that are fresh, vibrant, fun, and available to young people aged 16 to 26 across England. We UNITE young people for a more equal and tolerant society EDUCATE young people in life, work skills, social issues, personal development and INSPIRE a generati...

Music for Youth is a national youth arts charity working to provide young people aged 21 and under across the UK with free, life-changing performance and progression opportunities, regardless of background or musical style. Our current year-long season of events consists of the following: Regiona...

ReachOut is a mentoring charity working with young people in disadvantaged communities to raise aspirations and help them grow in character and attainment. ReachOut Home is our new online mentoring programme. ReachOut Home supports our young people’s emotional wellbeing, with a particular focus on c...

We train and support adult volunteers to mentor 7 – 21 year olds needing extra support with family, education, emotional needs and employability. Mentoring usually lasts about a year. At the beginning, you’ll meet someone from Mentoring Plus who will find out what you’d like to get out of it, and y...

At some point in each of our lives we are all reliant on being presented with an opportunity… Movement to Work operates in a world of opportunity and seeks to break the vicious ‘no job – no experience’ cycle that is preventing around 800,000 young people, not currently in education, employment or tr...

Employment Education Training Group LTD: Workshops, Careers Advice, Work Experience Employment Education Training Group are a youth led organisation that provides and delivers Workshops and Work Experience to young people. We work with a number of FE Colleges and Schools providing young people with...

Call: 03001236600Or Text: 82111 Frank: Honest information about drugs. Here you can access information regarding: Drugs A-Z Help and advice: What to do in an emergency 10 ways to deal with peer pressure Worried about a friend? Worried about a child? What is drug treatment like? Find a supp...

Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon. We believe alcoholism is a family disease that affects everyone in the family. Alateen meetings are for 12-17 year olds. They meet to share their experiences of having, or having had, a problem drinker in thei...

Live Well Advice, tips and tools provided by the NHS to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing. Eat Well: All you need to know about the major food groups and a healthy, balanced diet Healthy weight: Check your BMI using our healthy weight calculator and find out if you're...

Fixers are young people using their past to fix the future. They are motivated by personal experience to make positive change for themselves and those around them. Real people, real stories, real change. Fixers have different backgrounds, interests and life experiences, and come from every corner ...

The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) is an award winning registered charity which provides pioneering faith and culturally sensitive services to Muslim youth in the UK. This service is for vulnerable and distressed young Muslims with a wide-range of social issues - particularly those that are regarded as...

FREE Chlamydia test for young people in london If you live in London and are between 16 and 24 years old you can order a FREE NHS Home Chlamydia Test. Checkurself is an NHS online service offering free home chlamydia tests to men and women aged 16-24 years old and living in London. The kit you wil...

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a free, women-only service that supports women in London who have experienced violence, or are at risk of violence. We offer counselling, advocacy and advice for women and girls who have experienced gendered violence, including sexual and domestic violence. Please v...

The Young Dads Collective (YDC) works to improve the lives of young dads and their children by tackling the social exclusion that locks out young dads’ potential. As experts by experience, the YDC’s young dads work with professionals to transform how organisations engage with young dads and overcome...

We want a society in which single parent families are treated equally and fairly. To get there, we provide information to help single parents support themselves and their family. We run programmes to equip single parents with the skills and opportunities to gain employment. And we campaign and inf...

Helpline: 0808 800 4444 Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We help people in need with our expert advice and sup...

Volunteering Matters run over 100 UK volunteering programmes which engage people of all ages to support the most vulnerable in their community. We have projects run by and for young people, disabled people, families and older people and our projects suit you whether you’re looking for part-time volu...

We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health. Whether you want to know more about how you're feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, our guides can help. Get Urgent Help Feelings and Symptoms Con...

London Friend is the UK’s oldest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans charity. We are here to support the health and mental wellbeing of the LGBT community in and around London. We offer counselling and support around issues such as same-sex relationships, sexual and gender identity and promoting perso...

The Health Equality and Rights Organisation for LGBTQ+ people The mission of HERO is to improve the health, enhance the well-being and champion the rights of LGBTQ+ people. HERO wants to see a world where no LGBTQ+ person is discriminated by health or social inequalities based of their sexuality or...

North East Surrey College of Technology At Nescot we want to help you succeed in your ambitions. Our students value our welcoming, friendly and caring atmosphere and our lively learning community will help you to make the most of your time with us. Our safe campus is set in the beautiful Surrey co...

Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough. We provide financial support to help people get back on track. We also offer opportunities to volunteer with us. Young person (aged 16-18) If you are a young person, in some circumstances, there may be benefits, grants or other fi...

Why not come and learn the number one universal language in the world – music. Come and follow your passion or learn to express yourself in a new way through music every Tuesday and Friday! Learn new skills on the Community Outreach Media Bus to produce your own track! For ages 11+

LITC engages with young people throughout the UK to encourage participation in society, employment and learning. Through our Youth Programmes and dedicated team of Youth Officers, LITC's supports young people from a range of backgrounds to move forwards, gain qualifications, develop Life Skills, obt...

Apprenticeships Carshalton College is one of the largest providers of Apprenticeships in the South London region. We have a long standing experience of working with apprentices who learn on the job, build up knowledge and skills and gain qualifications, all whilst earning a wage at the same time. A...

Business Launchpad supports young people aged 16 – 30 at every stage of business: whether you need help coming up with or refining your business idea, practical support through the business basics, or even want to turn your business into a social enterprise, BLP is here to help. Based in South Londo...

We help young people to look at their abusive behaviour and find safe, non-abusive alternatives. Yuva offers confidential support for young people ages 11-18 (up to 25 for young people with additional needs) who want to change their behaviour, develop improved awareness of healthy communication and ...

Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) Our Counselling Service:  Our counselling service can be contacted on 0208 683 3311 between 10am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. To book an appointment or for any other counselling enquires please ask to speak with the counselling coordinator. We offer up ...

Are you 12 to 25 years old? Would you like a safe space to talk? Would you like to feel more positive about yourself, and your future? We're here. Mind Connect is part of Alone in London and provides a free counselling service for young people aged between 12 and 25. The service is open to all, ...

Alone in London is a key service providing advice and support to 16 to 25 year olds who are at risk of homelessness. Alone in London provides a range of services to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and last year engaged with more than 2,000 people. Our work includes advice, ...

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...

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...

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...

Regard is a national organisation of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender and queer people (LGBTQ) who self-identify as disabled. We follow the Social Model of Disability. This is a way of thinking about disability that says it is society that needs to change by removing the barriers that deny...

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 ...