When a loved one dies, children feel and show their grief in different ways. How kids cope with the loss depends on things like their age, how close they felt to the person who died, and the support they receive. Things parents can do to help a child who has lost a loved one are explained via the l...
Onside Youth Zone At Home
Young people need support now more than ever. In this new reality of self-isolation, young people need support now more than ever. OnSide Youth Zones across the country are reaching out to them, letting them know they still matter and we are here for them just as we were when our doors are open. To...
Calm Harm (App)
Worried about self-harm? Download the free Calm Harm app Featured on NHS Apps Library The urge to self-harm is like a wave. It feels the most powerful when you start wanting to do it. Learn to ride the wave with the free Calm Harm app using these activities: Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself,...
SANE
SANE provides emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Our mental health support services are confidential. We offer non-judgemental and compassionate emotional support. Our team of mental health professionals and tr...
Shout
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text from wherever you are i...
Mental health helplines & Websites
Whether you're concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice. Please click the link provided for further details and contact information. Anxiety UK Bipolar UK CALM Men's Health Forum Mental Health Foundation Mind No Panic OCD Action ...
IBM Skills Gateway
The IBM training and certifications offers you the ability to earn credentials to demonstrate your expertise. It is designed to validate your skills and capability to perform role-related tasks and activities at a specified level of competence. IBM Learning Journeys: A learning journey is a curate...
IBM Skills
At IBM, we believe that curiosity is the foundation of learning. That is why our free online programs and courses give you the tools to explore new ideas, topics, and careers so that you can reach your full potential, anytime, anywhere.
Youth MOOCs and Free Online Courses
MOOC List is a website where you can find Free Online Courses and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) offered by the best universities around the world.
TED Ed
Teaching or learning from home? TED-Ed is working with expert educators and TED speakers throughout the world to create and share high-quality, interactive, video-based lessons on a daily basis, for free. You can browse our site to find talks on a wide range of topics.
Khan Academy
For every student, every classroom. Real results. We’re here for you with free resources to keep everyone learning. Join Khan Academy to get personalized help with what you’re studying or to learn something completely new. We’ll save all of your progress.
edX
Free Online Courses by Harvard, MIT, & more Access 2500+ Online Courses from 140 Institutions.
Reed: Free and £10 Courses
Taking a course doesn't have to be costly, and reed.co.uk features a wide range of Free courses, as well as courses that are currently reduced from up to £1000 down to £10 each as part of a government upskilling scheme, including classroom based courses, online courses and distance Learning courses. ...
Future Learn: Short online courses
Is coronavirus affecting your education or work? Explore online courses to continue studying, build professional skills, and connect with experts. Business & Management Creative Arts & Media Nature & Environment Politics & Society Literature Healthcare & Medicine Science...
OpenLearn
Free Online Learning from The Open University All our free courses: Health, Sports & Psychology Education & Development History & The Arts Languages Money & Business Nature & Environment Science, Maths & Technology Society, Politics & Law
Duolingo
The best new way to learn a language. Gamification poured into every lesson. Personalized learning: Duolingo lessons adapt to your learning style. Exercises are tailored to help you learn and review vocabulary effectively. Receive immediate grading: Instantly see which answers you get correct. W...
NHS Advice for Everyone
Visit our website to find information on the following: Stay at home to stop coronavirus spreading How to stop infection spreading Looking after your health and wellbeing What to do if you need medical help Pregnancy advice
Elizabeth House Community Centre
Elizabeth House Youth Club is a space for young people to express themselves and represent their own ideas and visions, with the support of youth club staff young people can access opportunities. Within our youth space we have resources for a range of activities which include: Boxing Tag Archer...
Redthread
At Redthread we work shoulder to shoulder with NHS colleagues. Since beginning our Youth Violence Intervention Programme at Kings College Hospital 15 years ago, we’ve been in emergency departments reaching young victims of violence and helping them to recover and turn their lives around. Covid-19 a...
Free 2 Learn: Online Courses
Free2Learn provides free training courses for those in unemployment to help them apply for, secure, and maintain employment. Free2learn is closely monitoring the advice given by the Government regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). At this point, although some of our centres will be physically close...
NAZ: Counselling for BAME Adults (Available via phone, Skype or video call)
NAZ provides counselling and psychotherapy to those experiencing difficulties with their sexuality, relationships and sexual health. We work with adults, and specialise in working with people from BAME communities. Our counsellors have a range of languages and backgrounds What we can offer Our co...
Movement to Work: Free Online Learning Programmes
Movement to Work offers two free online learning programmes to develop your employability skills. These programmes are free to join, easily accessible and can be used at any time. The Skills to Succeed Academy is a free, interactive, online employability training programme focused on building the s...
Ealing: The Integrated Youth Service
Council’s Youth and Connexions Service provides services to empower and inspire young people to make positive life choices. Our services are designed for young people in Ealing aged 13-19 years and up to 25 years for those with additional needs. Our services provide opportunities for young people to...
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups offers free and inclusive meetings for the benefit of the relatives and friends of drinkers. Given the recent outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we wanted to reassure you that Al-Anon Family Groups is still available to provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affe...
COVID-19 advice in 34 languages
Doctors of the World are really pleased to be able to share with you Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for patients in 34 languages, which were produced in partnership with the British Red Cross, Migrant Help and Clear Voice: The complete list: English, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bulg...
HOPELINEUK
HOPELINEUK advisers want to work with you to understand why these thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. For children and young peo...
Self-Care for Young People
Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health Young people told us that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. So, we spoke to professionals and looked at academic res...
Supporting Young People's Mental Health During Periods Of Disruption
There is much that each one of us can do to support the wellbeing of those in our lives, including children and young people who may already be vulnerable or suffering from mental health difficulties. We don't know whether the coronavirus situation will impact on children and young people's mental h...
The Brokerage
We’re a Social Mobility Charity, helping young people in London to learn about and access jobs in the financial, professional and related services (banking, insurance, corporate law, accountancy and related firms such as tech). To be eligible candidates need to be: Currently studying A levels (or...
Grief Encounter
Does this sound familiar? Time’s a great healer Are you better now? Pull yourself together Don’t be sad all the time Life will get back to normal soon Go back to school and get on with it Let’s go out clubbing and have fun Nothing is the same after the death of a parent, brother or sister....
GroOops Dyslexia Aware Counselling
We provide 1-1 counselling, coaching, groupwork, supervision and training addressing dyslexia related issues, either at our North London base; by Skype or by referral via our GroOops Dyslexia Aware Emotional Wellbeing and Counselling Network. We can provide keynote speeches, lectures and workshops w...
HMH
HMH is a Jewish Football Club for Boys, Girls and Adults for all ages. The clubs’ main aim is to help people find their talent in football by engaging them in Sunday League matches with regular training. HMH is based on strong core values and its ethical treatment to all players. Based out of Powe...
The UK Israeli Dance Institute (IDI)
The UK Israeli Dance Institute (IDI) aims to encourage as many people as possible to join the circle of Israeli dance enthusiasts around the world and engage with Israel through culture and shared heritage. We have developed a youth dance programme for Israel 70 which is aimed at people in youth mov...
Jami
Jami is the specialist provider of mental health services in the Jewish community We understand that everyone’s experience of mental illness is different. We provide practical and emotional support for everyone affected by a mental health problem, the person with the diagnosis, friend, relative or ...
Jewish Volunteering Network
At JVN, volunteers come first. We treat everyone who comes to us as an individual and help to find them a volunteering opportunity that suits their interests, skills and availability. This is made possible by: Our extensive database of opportunities housed on our website and mobile app Bespoke o...
Jewish Women's Aid
Jewish Women's Aid is the only specialist organisation in the UK supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse & sexual violence. No Jewish woman should have to face this alone. We are here to help. This is what Jewish Women's Aid does: Domestic Violence & Abuse (DVA) ...
Live Unlimited
We support looked after children and care leavers in Barnet, aiming to support children in the council's care to succeed and have the best possible life changes through providing enrichment activities. We have three main themes To encourage looked after children and care leavers to follow their p...
Maccabi GB
Maccabi GB and its affiliates are Britain’s leading Anglo-Jewish Sports, Health and Wellbeing Charity and has flourished for nearly 80 years. Operating in over 70 countries, our mission is to support the long term future of British Jewry by engaging and developing the entire Jewish Community with a ...
Our Time
Our Time helps young people dealing with parental mental illness. We make sure they get the support they need and have their voices heard. 1) We’ve established monthly KidsTime Workshops throughout the UK, where young people at risk of isolation and exclusion are supported. These friendly sessions...
Relate
We’re the UK's largest provider of relationship support, and in 2019 we helped over two million people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities to strengthen their relationships. Relate has increased the availability of our highly trained counsellors to support everyone’s...
Rephael House
Rephael House is independent charity established since 1997 and offers one to one professional therapy. We provide a professional therapeutic service for a cross section of the community, including a bespoke robust in-school therapy service. Alongside our comprehensive range of services, we also of...
Resources for Autism
Resources for Autism provide practical services for children and adults with a diagnosis of autism and for those who love and care for them. All our staff and volunteers are autism trained and our services are designed to be welcoming and accepting of users, whatever their level of need and support....
Strength and Learning Through Horses
We are a specialist stables in North London which exlusively serves vulnerable or disadvantaged young people and adults. The Centre is easily accessible from either Edgware or Stanmore underground stations and our clients come from all over London. The Partners: Strength in Horses: Qualified Cli...
Snow Camp
We engage inner-city young people through skiing and snowboarding to provide life skills training, nationally recognised qualifications and work experience to increase their motivations and aspirations, enabling them to gain employment in the snowsports industry and beyond. Our Programme Journey Mo...
Youth Employment UK
Youth Employment UK is an independent, not for profit social enterprise founded in 2012 to tackle youth unemployment. Our Skills and Careers Hub provides 14-24 year olds with free resources, advice and guidance. Designed with input from young people, the Skills and Careers Hub offers practical tools...
Stonegrove Estates Youth Project (SEYP)
Stonegrove Estates Youth Project (SEYP) is a community based, youth club which provides activities that are enabling, educational, fun and participative for young people from the ages of 5-17. The project continues to thrive with young people in Stonegrove.
Straight Talking
Straight Talking employs and trains Teenage Mothers and Young Fathers to educate young people about early parenthood, relationships, knife crime and other issues that affect young people’s lives, preventing them from making the same mistakes and keeping them safe from harm. Educate We run courses ...
Terapia
Terapia is one of the leading Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling training organisation in the UK. We also provide highly specialised counselling, psychotherapy and bespoke mental health services for young people, children, parents and families. We work with individuals, organisation...
The Boys Clubhouse
Many of the teenagers that the Boys Clubhouse deals with have been excluded from school or have dropped-out of education.
All too often this is the beginning of a downward spiral to drug and alcohol addiction, sleeping rough, gambling and crime.
“Often when a boy seems to deserve care and attention...
The Flower Bank
The Flower Bank is an award winning, zero waste social enterprise that wants to change our community for the better. Selling goods and services in the open market, creating employment and reinvesting our profits back into the business and our local community. We aim to reduce waste in the flower ma...
The Rainbow Centre
The Rainbow Centre was taken over by the local community in 2012, led by a partnership of local organisations – The Somali Family Support Group, BCVYS and Barnet Community Projects. They formed the Rainbow Centre User Group (RCUG) so that the centre could stay open for local activities and services ...
The Real Junk Food Project
The Real Junk Food Project London NW We are part of a global, organic network of Pay As You Feel concepts. We divert surplus edible food destined for waste and make it accessible for human consumption. We believe it is a human right to have access to food, the scale and senselessness of food waste...
Youth for Youth
Youth for Youth is The Together Plan’s social action youth programme, offering young adults, aged 17 to 30, the opportunity to make a difference, not only in their own lives, but in the lives of others as well. Youth for Youth was conceived in 2010 by a group of young adults, invited by The Together...
Training Ship Broadsword
The Sea Training Corps is a voluntary youth organisation for Boys and Girls. It aims to develop qualities of self-discipline and leadership, and provides a service to the community. We believe this is an important function in today's multicultural and multi-faith society, and that we are helping to...
Youth Music Centre
The essential aim of YMC is to welcome all children from the age of two to eighteen years into our community and to help them achieve their highest musical potential within a creative and happy environment, where they can come together to enjoy making music. YMC provides classes in musicianship skil...
Youth Realities
A youth-led organisation addressing teenage relationship abuse by creatively and compassionately supporting young people to be happier, healthier and more resilience versions of themselves. On a mission to educate, empower and stimulate the development of young people through prevention, interventi...
London North West University Healthcare: Sexual health services
London North West University Healthcare provides sexual health services across four boroughs, HIV care and a range of outreach services via our partner organisations Sexual Health and Contraception Services for Brent, Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon We continue to support you in accessing sexual heal...
Teens Health
Teens Health is an educational site created to educate young people and provide answers to questions on the following topics: Body Mind Sexual Health Food & Fitness Diseases & Conditions Infections Drugs & Alcohol School & Jobs Sports Expert Answers (Q&A) Staying Safe...
Young Roots
We welcome all young refugees and asylum seekers at any stage of the asylum process and regardless of their English language level. Our groups are safe spaces to have fun, develop language skills, learn about the UK, meet others from their country, make new friends from around the world and get advi...
QUIT
Every 6.5 seconds someone dies from tobacco use, says the World Health Organization. Research suggests that people who start smoking in their teens and continue for 2 decades or more will die 20-25 years earlier than those who never light up. QUIT’s youth service are here to help young people make ...
The RecordShop
The RecordShop is a free pop-up recording studio and artist development programme for young creatives aged 16-25. The RecordShop run's four 10 week projects per year, where participants get the opportunity to create music with us. We also offer music workshops, events, and work placements. The Rec...
Ealing Council Connexions Service
Ealing Council Connexions Service supports all young people aged 16-18 to make informed choices about education, training and employment. Our experienced advisers are based in schools and youth centres (Ealing Westside). They can give you information, advice and guidance to help you choose the right...
Camden Summer University
Fantastic FREE courses for young people aged 13 to 19 hosted by some of London's biggest names. Where else can you study drama at RADA and Central School of Speech and Drama or have the films you make screened at the British Museum, all for free? Camden Summer University offers you all this on your...
Somali Youth Helpline (SYH)
Here at Somali Youth Helpline we offer a great variety of activities and services; Helpline counselling and face-to-face counselling sessions offered in a culturally sensitive manner Job Skills training - Getting people of all ages into work directly by sponsoring or facilitating their trainin...
EASE Youth Clubs
The Youth Clubs are an opportunity for our local young people aged between 11 – 19 years to engage with your peers and pursue activities that interest you. We run three youth clubs at Gurnell Community Centre, High Lane Community Centre and North Hanwell Baptist Church. Activities in the sessions i...
The Alan Winner Academy
At The Academy all these disciplines of Chinese Martial Arts are taught under one roof: Tai Chi, Qigong Meditation Wing Chun traditional Wushu International Shaolin kickboxing (San Shou) floor gymnastics All abilities and ages are welcome and whether you want to learn a new skill, stay heal...
Ealing Kung Fu School
An authentic martial art for beginners of all ages. Develop martial skill, learn how to defend yourself effectively, improve your health, longevity and self confidence. Training includes, full body conditioning, practical self defence, sanshou (sparring), traditional formwork, classical weaponry, a...
Beck Youth Theatre
The Beck Youth Theatre (BYT) is an independent theatre company, consisting of about 90 members between the ages of 8 - 19. BYT is one of the most exciting and professional youth theatre companies in the West London area. Their objectives are to promote the education of young people in the apprecia...
Ealing Mencap
Ealing Mencap is a charity working in North West London to offer person-centred support, advice, and opportunities for people with learning disabilities, as well as their familes and carers. We have a wide range of services, and through partnership working we also support people with other kinds of ...
Young Lyric
Young Lyric is the home for all young people at the Lyric. We work with artists and young people to create innovative and exceptional performances and projects. Over the past decade the Lyric has established a national and international reputation for its work with children and young people. We are...
Ealing & Hammersmith Woodcraft Folk
The Woodcraft folk is an educational movement for children and young people, with the aim of building a world based on friendship, equality, peace and democracy. Our groups meet weekly, and enjoy activities like playing games, drama, discussion, crafts, singing and dancing. During the summer months...
Real Life Events
We’re about changing our communities for the better. At RLE we realise that young people aged 11- 21 may be limited to access or to have experiences in corporate companies and, therefore, are unaware of the number of career paths available to them. REAL LIFE EVENTS gets you access to industries you...
Shentie Martial Arts Fitness
At Shentie we pride ourselves on not only teaching a skill for life, but also helping improve children's concentration, social skills, self discipline and focus at school. Shentie is a unique mixture of Karate, Kickboxing and Kung Fu. In Chinese, Shentie means unrestricted, open minded which is how ...
Poly Netball Club
Poly Netball Club is the longest continually running netball club in the world. We are based in North West London and train indoors on Wednesday evenings with qualified club coaches. We offer a range of competitive teams and welcome new players if you are interested in developing your netball skills...
Parkour Generations
Overcome is a Parkour Generations outreach and social responsibility initiative that utilises the incredibly powerful vehicle of parkour movement training to help people overcome obstacles in their lives, be they physical, mental, social or indeed anything that hinders or impedes a full life for that...