Young adults aged 16 to 25 If you're over 16 years old with special educational needs or disabilities, you can find information about: continuing education after 16 getting into work finding somewhere to live independently financial & transport support More information: Getting into work Fu...

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...

Advice and support for young people regarding: Abuse, bullying and online safety Alcohol, drugs & smoking Children in care Mental health & wellbeing Money, housing & legal Relationships, sex & sexuality Young parents Young adults with SEND aged 16-25  Learning & Work T...

The London Borough of Hounslow’s Music Service was established in 1980 to provide instrumental lessons for the borough’s young people. The service has a team of more than 70 professional music tutors who teach more than 12,000 pupils in Hounslow schools. It runs a structured, progressive programme ...

We find inspiring opportunities for young people to gain work experience, understand the labour market and develop confident enterprise and employability skills. Find information: Work Experience and Internships Students & Parents Getting Started Career information, Advice and Guidance Em...

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...

HYPE is a free and confidential service for young people in Hounslow who want help and support where the use of alcohol or drugs has impacted their lives. The service meets young people in a suitable and safe space and where they would feel comfortable and at ease in order to explore their drug/alco...

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people. We work to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern. We recognise that our communities are wonderfully diverse and welcome...

Merton Uplift is a free integrated Primary Care Mental Health service accessible to anyone living in the borough of Merton or registered with a Merton GP who are 18 years and over. We support anyone who has a mental health or wellbeing need, whether this is due to emotional difficulties or life stre...

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...

Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for students of all age groups (16+) who have left full time education and are in employment. They are not only open to those who have just left school, but also those who have been working for years or are seeking to start a new career. Why Kingston...

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+

Young Advisors are young people who show community leaders and decision makers how to engage with young people in community life, local decision making and improving services. This could be by 'youth proofing' a service to make it more young person friendly, helping services understand the issues im...

We have developed a wide range of high quality, innovative projects, activities and support services, both for people with a learning disability and for their family carers, aiming above all to increase our users’ opportunity and choice and promoting their inclusion in our community. We have a dedic...