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What We Do
We provide practical, creative, and supportive opportunities that make a real difference:
Mentoring & Wellbeing
- 1:1 mentoring to build confidence and resilience
- Guidance to raise aspirations and explore new opportunities
- Specialist programs for Girls (VAWG)
Education & Workshops
- School-based group sessions and workshops
- Accredited training programmes
- Early intervention programmes to prevent risk-taking behaviour
Creative & Enrichment Projects
- Podcasting, film, music, and journaling projects
- Enrichment experiences like sailing and horse racing
- Creative outlets to amplify young voices
Community & Partnerships
- Detached youth work in local communities
- Building stronger links between schools, families, and services
- Partnering with local authorities, police, and charities to create lasting change
Our Impact
- Over 1500+ young people supported through mentoring last year
- 95% reported improved confidence and decision-making skills
- Partnerships and multiple local authorities across London
Who We Work With
Schools to provide workshops, mentoring, and interventions
Local Authorities & Policing teams to keep young people safe
Charities & community groups to amplify youth voices and create positive alternatives
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🌟 Exciting times at the KAILO project! We’re wrapping up our 2nd session collaborating with Havering Youth Services and UCL Partners. It’s been a wonderful experience filled with insightful conversations and engagement. 💬✨
Seeing our space come alive in Romford is truly inspiring! 🙌 Thank you to everyone who contributed their energy and ideas. Together, we’re making a positive impact in our community.
Can’t wait for the next session! 💪💖
#KAILOProject #HaveringYouthServices #UCLPartners #CommunityEngagement #Romford YouthEmpowerment @lbofhavering @haveringyouth @uclpartners @transportforlondon
Make sure to come to The Lounge opening event Wednesday 14th, Don’t miss it !!
📍 Hilldene Youth Sessions — Every Thursday at 3pm
We’re on Farnham Road, Hilldene with our big black youth van creating a safe space for young people to chill, game, play sports, listen to music and chat with trusted youth workers.
Positive vibes, real support, and strong community connections.
🕒 Thursdays | 3pm
📍 Farnham Road, Hilldene
🤝 Supported by the Metropolitan Police
🔗 www.youthunity.org
#YouthUnity #Hilldene #HaveringYouth #SafeSpaces #YouthWork #CommunitySafety #PositiveYouth @metpolice_eastarea @lbofhavering @myendsromford @londonvru
📍 Elm Park Youth Sessions — Every Friday at 3pm
We’re out on The Broadway, Elm Park with our big black youth van creating a safe, welcoming space for young people to chill, game, listen to music and chat with trusted youth workers.
It’s about fun, support, and building stronger community connections — for young people, families and local residents.
🕒 Fridays | 3pm
📍 Look for the big black van
🤝 Supported by Havering Council’s Community Safety Partnership
🔗 www.youthunity.org
#YouthUnity #ElmPark #HaveringYouth #CommunitySafety #SafeSpaces #YouthWork #PositiveYouth #earlyhelp @lbofhavering @myendsromford
✨ THE LOUNGE IS OPENING ✨
📍 Southmere, Thamesmead, SE2 9FE
📅 14.01.26
⏰ 16:30 – 20:30
If you’re 14–25 and live in Thamesmead — this one’s for you.
Come through, check out the new pop-up youth space, meet people, grab food, and hear what’s coming up 👀
Creative sessions, music, skills, chill vibes — all shaped by young people.
Free. Drop-in. No pressure.
Just pull up 💥
#TheLoungeThamesmead #YouthSpace #Southmere #ThamesmeadYouth #NewSpace #PopUp #ForYoungPeople
Final touches are underway at The Lounge! 🎨
We’re getting ready to open a brand-new pop-up youth space in Southmere — The Lounge — a space designed and programmed by young people, in collaboration with peabodyldn and local partners.
🎉 Grand Opening
📅 Wednesday 14 January
⏰ 4:30pm – 8:30pm
📍 The Lounge, Southmere (off Cygnet Square)
Follow their new social media account theloungesouthmere to keep up with upcoming events, workshops and activities for young people in Thamesmead, launching from next week.
🤝 Programme partners include:
• Academy of Success academyofsuccessuk
• Vibes on Vibes wearevibesonvibes
• Beyond the Box CIC
• Youth Unity youthunitycic
…and more to be announced!
👋 If you’re aged 14–25 and live in Thamesmead, this space is for you.
Come through, meet the team, hear what’s coming up over the next few months, and help shape what happens next.
📣 See you at the opening — Wednesday 14 January, 4:30–8:30pm!
#theloungesouthmere #thamesmeadnow #youthled #youthspace
✨ RETHREADED – Sign-Ups Now Open ✨
RETHREADED is a free sustainable fashion project led by Youth Unity CIC and funded by Park Charitable Trust for Girls, for young people aged 12–16 in Havering.
From February half term to July, a small group will meet once a week at the Battis Hub to upcycle clothes, go thrift shopping, learn how to brand and market their own designs, and make new friends. We’ll even be working towards a final showcase or fashion show 👀
👕 Upcycle clothes
📱 Learn TikTok marketing & reselling
🤝 Build confidence & friendships
♻️ Be part of something creative and positive
⚠️ Places are limited – signing up is an expression of interest only.
DM for the sign up link. @parkcharitabletrust @lbofhavering @myendsromford @romford.bid @mumsguidetoromford #fashion #skills #sewing
🌟 Reflecting on an incredible 2025! 🌟
This year has been a remarkable journey of youth unity, as we’ve engaged each week with over 200 vibrant young individuals through various initiatives. Our dedicated team has brought our community together week after week through detached youth work, one-on-one mentoring, school workshops, and professional training sessions.
We’re beyond grateful for the opportunities we’ve had, including being invited to the King’s Garden Party! It’s a testament to our amazing team’s hard work and passion. Together, we’ve made a real difference, empowering our youth and creating lasting connections.
Here’s to continuing to uplift and inspire each other in the years to come! 💪✨
#YouthUnity #CommunityEngagement #KingsGardenParty #Mentorship #Empowerment TogetherWeCan @londonvru @lbofhavering @redbridgecouncil @lbofbexley @dartfordliving @lbbdcouncil @peabodycommunityfoundation @metpolice_eastarea @pcc_kent @essexpoliceuk @stone_pc @medway_council_news @simeon111_888 @waynehill9704 @myendsromford
🌟 Part 2 of our cleanup at the BATTIS Youth Zone! 🌟 Huge thanks to the Community Payback team for their incredible support in getting the space ready. We’re also excited to announce that we have secured funding from the Met Police to help fully equip this space for our youth. Together, we’re making a difference! 💪 #BATTISYouthZone #CommunitySupport #YouthEmpowerment #Clean @metpolice_eastarea @lbofhavering @haveringlondon @havering_chamber_of_commerce @thehaveringdaily @urbansketcherslondon
