Our Service User Journey offers young people opportunities to develop their skills and hands-on experience through engaging with their local communities, as well as with local businesses. A young person may first engage with FYA while at primary school and, when in their teens, continue their involv...
If you are a QCCA user, a local resident or simply in need, we are offering a range of services. Please remember that our building is not open to the public during this period. Access is by appointment only. If you turn up without an appointment, we cannot let you in. Instead, please email us about...
The ARC supports young people aged 9 – 19 from the Alexandra and Ainsworth Estate and surrounding areas by helping them to achieve their potential as confident, capable young adults. A structured programme of activities ranging from football, music technology, dance, art and much more! In addition ...
Somali Youth Development Resource Centre(SYDRC) is youth community based organisation that has been working with Somali young people and other young people in Camden and neighbouring boroughs since 2000. SYDRC is a unique in Camden as the only youth lead organisation providing activities and service...
Being an avid event-goer isn’t something you have to give up while staying at home. You can still learn new skills, participate in group activities, or get some exercise without ever stepping foot outside. We've rounded up the best virtual events that you can join from anywhere, as long as there's ...
Working together for Ealing Ealing Together is a collaboration between local community and voluntary groups, Ealing Council, resident associations and concerned residents that want to help. We would like to hear from everyone who would like to get involved in helping to make the borough better, bot...
We support bereaved adults and children who live in the Royal Borough of Greenwich To get in touch, just call 020 8850 0505 and leave your details - we will respond within 24 hours in most circumstances Nobody has the same bereavement, so we help in lots of different ways - whether your bereavement...
Our map provides details of organisations that are offering help to people affected by coronavirus and lockdown. Follow the link provided to interract! Organisations are offering over the phone or online support on: how to keep fit gardening, music and other classes food and shopping stoppin...
Connected Communities is a programme set up to improve access to council and voluntary services, and support in Haringey to encourage residents to live their version of a good life. Find out how we can help you. Council Tax and Benefits Environment and Waste Housing Children and Families Plan...
Are you struggling to cope?at the moment, or concerned about a friend or?neighbour?? If you or someone you know needs support, then help is available.? Islington?Council, voluntary sector and mutual aid groups are working together to provide support.? This could include help with getting food or m...
Our job is to promote emotional wellbeing and provide treatment to children and young people (aged 5-18) with mental health problems. The CAMHS team offers a range of assessments and treatments for children and young people presenting with enduring and moderate to severe mental health disorders whic...
Connects users with listeners/counsellors for emotional support, anxiety relief and depression help. Grow at Your Own Pace: Explore self help guides & growth paths for proven tips and advice on how to feel better. Free 24/7 Chat: Be heard by volunteer listeners and chat with others who unders...
BlueIce is a prescribed evidence-based app to help young people manage their emotions and to reduce urges to self-harm. It includes a mood diary, toolbox of evidence based techniques to reduce distress and automatic routing to emergency numbers if urges to harm continue. BlueIce was developed by Pa...
A mindfulness app that helps you stay calm and battle anxiety by sending you gentle deep breathing reminders throughout the day. You can use the Breathe app to help you relax and focus on your breathing. The Breathe app guides you through a series of deep breaths and it reminds you to take time to...
Our Freedom Charity App offers help, assistance and instruction to children, friends of children, professionals with an interest and any other parties. Freedom was established to save the lives of vulnerable children and young people who are at risk of, or are subjected to violent crimes, Female Gen...
Better care and support happens when children are better listened to. If you’re finding it hard to talk to a social worker or professional, our apps make it easy for you to say what you want, when you want. Does anyone listen, really listen, just to you? If you’re finding it hard to talk to a soci...
This app offers strategies for facing anxieties related to socializing and school, with journaling tools, positive thinking exercises, symptom trackers, and relaxation tips. Available on iOS and Android - Free
Feeling sad or depressed? Lift your mood with MoodTools for free. Features: Depression Test: Take the PHQ-9 depression questionnaire and track your symptom severity over time Thought Diary: Improve your mood by analyzing your thoughts and identifying negative / distorted thinking patterns based...
The mental health app clinically proven to reduce stress, anxiety and low mood. Download the mental health app, or sign up online for free, and take our guided self-assessment questionnaire so we can start to build your personalised self-improvement plan. Track how you feel every day with our Mood ...
Technology enabled best practice for eating disorder treatment Eating disorder management from the privacy of your mobile phone. Celebrate wins with rewards Personalize your journey Use at any time and stage of recovery Social and secure Meaningful collaboration with your treatment team “Th...
Everyone has worries pop into their head from time to time, but sometimes they won't go away and start to impact your everyday life. ReachOut WorryTime interrupts this repetitive thinking by setting aside your worries until later, so you don't get caught up in them and can get on with your day. Thi...
Get ready to sleep. Discover Relax Melodies: the soothing app that makes sleep easy. A personalized sleep aid, offering a bank of over 50 sounds and tunes that each user is allowed to mix and customize to their preference. Available on iOS and Android - Free
SAM is an application to help you understand and manage anxiety. The app has been developed in collaboration with a research team from UWE, Bristol SAM aims to help you to understand what causes your anxiety, monitor your anxious thoughts and behaviour over time and manage your anxiety through self...
An app for those at risk of suicide and those worried about someone. The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone...
Daily mindfulness reminders to help you to pause, reflect, and refocus on the present moment. Beautiful imagery and personally curated content. Available on iOS only - Free
Your Life You Choose Brent & Barnet delivers an award-winning one day multi-agency presentation day to deter young people from crime, raise awareness of the consequences of their choices and empower them to make better decisions and keep themselves safe. The project is led by magistrates in the ...
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. What Scouts do: Gain skills for life Badges & Awards Duke of Edinburgh Young Leaders Be a scout: Beavers (6-8 years) Cubs (8-10½ year...
We at The Westside Young Leaders Academy (WYLA) have a dedicated team who are passionate about producing successful men who understand they are born to be GREAT! We provide a range of classes and opportunities designed to bring out this GREATNESS! We sincerely believe that EVERY young person matters...
Walking Basketball is a walking version of the running game we know and love! Whilst our focus is on those that may struggle to participate in regular basketball. Walking Basketball is suitable for all ages, sizes and abilities. For individuals or groups, Walking Basketball can deliver a safe, fun...
Progression opportunities for young leaders – We want our leaders to take up amazing opportunities that make them highly employable Via the link provided you will find a list of amazing career, education and giving back opportunities which we have carefully selected for you. Although VOYAGE program...
Helping 7-18 year olds start a business. Lockdown Resources for Young Entrepreneurs: Kids online entrepreneur camp: Week of 27th April 1:1 Young entrepreneur zoom/skype sessions #Askultra entrepreneurship tuition app Startup dash entrepreneur mobile game Ultrakids club colouring book #Askult...
Through athletics, education and mentoring, Track Academy provides an environment in which young people from all walks of life can find direction and purpose for their future.
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Young people are our future and the environment in which they live undoubtedly influences them.
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Learn not to be afraid. Dare to do it. Dare to live your dream Mental Health Poverty is a significant risk factor for mental ill health. Child poverty is particularly so, with 1 in 3 mental health issues among adults directly relating to difficulty in childhood. Early Help is Crucial Our courses ...
Promise Foundation deploys the resources of the community to provide young people with a mentoring relationship that unlocks their unique potential through one-to-one mentoring support. We take a holistic approach to mentoring to motivate and empower the 13-18 year olds we work with to help them ma...
The Black Child Agenda CIC is an international multi award winning organisation supporting children and families who face discrimination, permanent exclusion, bullying, isolation and those not being correctly supported with mental health concerns in the UK. The Black Child Agenda has a successful tr...
Personal empowerment/development is a major focus for Taking Shape. Using elements paramount to Martial arts, Taking Shape endeavours to take skills such as, focus, determination, positive work ethic, self-confidence to transfer into other aspects of life e.g. work, education, building healthy relat...
Youth Club Café Based at St John’s Community Centre the club is open every Friday from 3.30pm – 7 pm for participants of secondary school age. Participants engage in social activities and receive support in making informed decisions about their future aspirations and any issues of concern and signp...
Sufra NW London addresses both the causes and consequences of extreme poverty, homelessness and social isolation in the community. Our emergency interventions and innovative courses provide a life-line to people in crisis – empowering them to improve their wellbeing, learn new skills, find work and ...
StreetGames' work helps to make young people and their communities healthier, safer and more successful. WHY SPORT? Sport is energetic, inclusive and enjoyable, but StreetGames' goal isn’t just about having fun. StreetGames believes in the power of sport to transform lives and to broaden ambitions...
Stepping to Success resources and workshops promote and support SMSC (spiritual, moral, social and cultural development). We offer a variety of bespoke resources, specifically designed to meet the emotional needs of children, young people and adults. Key components include self-esteem self-awar...
Step Up Hub encourages young people to develop peer-support networks, access specialist and mainstream support services and care for their social and mental well-being. We aim to raise awareness of the different social problems that affect young people and provide culturally sensitive guidance to yo...
St Martins is a leading provider of mental healthcare and accommodation in London. We have been delivering positive outcomes since 1980 for people with mental health needs and for those with offender backgrounds who need help to maintain their independence or to step down from secure hospital wards,...
Working for newly arrived young people! Young asylum-seekers and refugees who have made the difficult journey to the UK are saddled with many challenges common to starting a life somewhere new. And in addition to being adversely affected by budget cuts to tailored learning provision in schools, the...
Soccer Assist is built to support you; the student. Providing world-class soccer scholarship expereinces to aspiring student-athletes. What is a Soccer Scholarship? Scholarships are awarded, and provide a discount on tuition fees, to exceptional student-athletes who demonstrate excellence in their...
In the name of Allah, the Beneficient, Most Merciful, we are pleased to welcome you to UK Albanian Muslim Community and Cultural Centre based in Queens Park within the London Borough of Brent and within the borders of Camden and Westminster. Our Mission: To cultivate our language, religious beliefs...
Our work is joined up to provide integrated educational, social and practical support. We are helping to create a stronger, more cohesive community in Brent. Parents tell us that building their confidence helps them to branch out and make links with other local people and groups. After-school and ...
Peoples Place Community Partnerships (PPCP) is a 21st century education, skills-to-job-training, careers development company delivering technical employability solutions in the heart of local communities.
Queens Park Rangers Football Club, commonly abbreviated to QPR, is an English professional football club based in Shepherd's Bush, West London. The club currently competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football. Creating opportunities, inspiring change, and helping people ful...
There's nothing like the buzz of being in the Roundhouse Studios, and we can't wait to welcome you all back when this is over. Until we can see you at the Roundhouse again, we've put together some things to keep us creative and connected while we're at home. From new podcasts to digital discussions...
What would you do if you had £500 pounds to run an online project? Got a great idea? Want to make a difference in your community? Why not apply now to make it happen? Become a young leader today! Email: young.people@peabody.org.uk or Text/Call/Whatsapp: 07932 016107
We’ve decided to run the Jack Petchey’s Community Awards programme to give the young people helping those less fortunate than themselves in this time a well-deserved ‘thank you’. You must be 18 to nominate a young person, and the nominee must be aged between 11 and 25, and be from London or Essex. ...
Giving young people a say on health services The NHS Youth Forum is made up of 25 young people from all over the country, who have a passion for improving health services for young people. Run by the British Youth Council, the NHS Youth Forum gives a voice to young people to provide feedback, thoug...
Oxplore is an innovative digital outreach portal from the University of Oxford. As the ‘Home of Big Questions’ it aims to engage those from 11 to 18 years with debates and ideas that go beyond what is covered in the classroom. Our Big Questions reflect the kind of thinking students undertake at uni...
Are you aged 16 and over? Do you have a disability, health condition or impairment and thinking about what your future job or career looks like? We can work with you on one of our employment programmes to develop your career goals and achieve them. Career Pathways offers careers advice that make...
Gresham College was founded in 1597 and has been providing free lectures within the City of London for over 400 years. Today the College upholds its founding principle in maintaining the highest possible academic standards for all of our appointed Gresham Professors, Visiting Professors and visiting...
Every Wednesday at midday, UK University search host a new webinar on a different aspect of post-18 life. If you can’t make the times for the live sessions, all of their webinars are recorded & available on their YouTube channel are recorded & available on their YouTube channel!
We believe in a world that is fair, equal and free from all types of bullying. Our mission is to combat bullying by tackling the root issues and to support young people aged 12-25 who are impacted. It is estimated that every 3 minutes at least one person will benefit from our support. We provide s...
The videos aim to give a concise run through of everything you'll need to know for your exams, in a way that's easy to follow and understand. Each video has been designed specifically for the new 9-1 GCSE courses, and although they most closely mirror the AQA spec, everything you need to know for th...
The site provides easy navigation to appropriate age groups from KS1 (aged 5 to 7) to GCSE (aged 14 to 17). Links to these can be found near the top of every page on the site. Each age group has a section devoted to the most important subjects of English, Maths and Science along with 9 other “lesse...
Best-in-class online video tutorials dedicated to the 9-1 Science GCSEs Our teachers have created 200 concise, supportive video tutorials, which cover the entire specification in depth, topic by topic, across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Watching videos is an enjoyable and effective way to learn...
YOU London gives you the opportunity to make a fantastic change to your life, to make new friends, have some really great adventures, develop all sorts of skills and help others. So if you’re under 18 and want to get the most out of your life, this could just be it. And if you’re over 18, there are...
In under five minutes, discover: your strengths and what makes you tick what you're like as a boyfriend or girlfriend which celebrities share your personality type There are 16 possible results, each connected to an animal. Which animal are you?
If you need urgent help, you can call Samaritans on 116 123. They’re available to offer support 24/7 every single day of the year. If you need immediate support, you can text SHOUT to 85258 anytime day or night and chat by text to share what is worrying you. Get Support From Our Charity Partners I...
Access free ebooks and audio books made available by islington council! Borrow Now - Top Children's Titles Borrow Now - Top Children's Titles Listen Now - No Waiting! Borrow Now - No Queues! Listen for a Bestseller Borrow for a New Release Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 e-Book Mental Hea...
You support us, we support you. As frontline health, care, emergency and key workers, you put yourself at physical risk as you form our frontline against the coronavirus. You are also putting your mental health under pressure. We want to help make sure you get the right support with your mental heal...
A free financial education programme for 5-18s With fun activities, games and resources that help teach children about money at home, as well as in schools.
Learning to speak Spanish? Check out our free Spanish lessons and our children's stories in Spanish (Good for adults too!) We've also got reviews of Spanish courses if you're ready to get serious. Enjoy! Spanish Children's Stories: Our popular fairy tales with Spanish translations, read slowly by a...
The Recovery College team co-produce mental health and wellbeing training courses. We believe recovery is a journey, not a destination and that we are all students of life. We regret that the College space is not currently open to the public or students. Our tutors have professional and lived exp...
MIT+K12 Videos is an educational media program that seeks to spark curiosity and a love of learning among kids and kids-at-heart. We produce original digital media and live programming to promote STEM-literacy and open the door to MIT and the STEM world. We have closed our daily operations - thank y...
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