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Every young person deserves to be heard, supported and given real opportunities.
Youth Unity is a not-for-profit supporting vulnerable young people across London, Essex and Kent — through trusted relationships, early intervention and positive opportunities.
Wherever a young person is, there's a way in
We work from early help through to targeted intervention — supporting young people aged 8–24, the adults around them, and the services that refer them.
I need someone in my corner
A trusted mentor, a safe space, and support to make safer, more positive choices — no judgement.
Find support Parents & carersI'm worried about my child
You're often the first to notice when something's wrong. We work directly with families, case by case.
Get guidance ProfessionalsI'd like to refer a young person
We take referrals from schools, YOTs, policing, local authorities and statutory and third-sector partners.
Make a referralReal change. Stronger futures.
Six years on, our reach keeps growing while our work stays rooted in prevention, early intervention and trusted relationships.
Outcomes based on pre- and post-programme evaluations completed by young people across our mentoring, outreach and school-based programmes between March 2025 and February 2026.
Prevent · Prepare · Protect
Prevent
Stopping young people being drawn into violence and exploitation — through education, positive activities, outreach and media that help them make informed choices.
Prepare
Equipping schools, communities and professionals to spot the early signs of vulnerability, with training and safeguarding consultancy.
Protect
Building emotional and cognitive resilience so young people can say no to violence, drugs and crime — working alongside statutory and community partners.
One organisation, many ways in
Every programme is grounded in contextual safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
1:1 Mentoring
Trusted adults and role models supporting young people aged 8–24 — building confidence, resilience and safer choices.
WAVE — Women & Girls
A safe, trusted space and 1:1 mentoring for young women, tackling violence against women and girls.
School Workshops
Prevention-focused sessions on exploitation, VAWG, gangs, transition and vaping, tailored to each school.
Mobile Intervention Van
Intelligence-led detached youth work, taking trusted support directly into communities where it's needed most.
Creative Arts & Media
Youth-led podcasting, the RETHREADED sustainable-fashion project, music, and film & street storytelling.
Enrichment & Residentials
Experiences beyond the everyday — Tall Ships voyages and the British Racing School partnership.
The Battis — Romford Hub
A transformed youth space next to Romford station, with a creative media and gaming studio.
Accredited Training
Recognised qualifications for young people, staff, parents and the wider community.
Future Tracks — with Southeastern ★
Trauma-informed mentoring keeping young people safe on the rail network. Featured in the Purpose Coalition's House of Commons impact report.
Trusted by young people, schools and partners
“Havering Council fully endorses Youth Unity CIC as an organisation with a strong track record, professional integrity, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.”
“Delivering high-quality programmes and initiatives that engage, inspire, and support young people — contributing to safer environments and reducing anti-social behaviour.”
Our work, recognised at the highest level
House of Commons
Featured in the Purpose Coalition's On Track to Opportunity Social Mobility Impact Report with Southeastern.
King's Garden Party
Invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of our team, partnerships and the young people we support.
Police Carol Service
Invited to the annual Police Christmas Carol Service alongside senior policing leaders and partners.
Stronger together
Worried about a young person?
You can refer a young person, or they can self-refer, in just a few minutes. We offer guidance, support and a safe place to build a better future.
Really proud to share this one !!
THRIVE has been a long time in the making, and seeing it come to life is a special moment for me and the whole Youth Unity team.
Over the next three years we`ll be working with young people aged 10–25 across Epping Forest, reaching them in the communities that need it most, offering therapeutic, trauma-informed mentoring to those at greatest risk, and helping them gain accredited skills that build confidence for the future.
None of this happens alone. A huge thank you to Epping Forest District Council and Google for their support and belief in the programme, and to the schools, PRUs, criminal justice and care teams we`ll be working alongside.
If you work with young people in Epping Forest and want to find out more or make a referral, please drop me a message. I`d love to connect.
Here`s to helping young people not just survive, but THRIVE. @eefnews @eppingforestdc @essexvvu @essexboysgirlsclubs @ecvys
A few years ago, we purchased our outreach vehicle. Not many people know the story behind it, so today feels like the right time to share it.
The van belonged to George, a vet whose dream was to run a mobile practice alongside his surgery.
He`d already started converting the van himself. Sadly, he was diagnosed with cancer and passed away before he ever got to take it on the road. We named the van after him, and to all of us he`s simply George.
His van found its way to us, and our young people redesigned it into an outreach vehicle. Their ideas, their layout, their space.
Since then, George has been part of around 710 outreach sessions across East London, South East London and Kent. Through sport and music, he`s given young people a reason to stop, talk and connect. Our trauma-informed mentors have used him as a safe base to build trusted relationships, and he`s been there on the ground for critical incident support when communities have needed it most. Working with a contextual safeguarding approach, we go to where young people are, not where we expect them to be.
Thousands of young people have been supported and kept safer because of that van.
George never got to see his dream come to life. But in a different way, it did. His van is still out there looking after people, and I think he`d be proud of that.
Happy birthday, George 💙
A Proud Moment for Youth Unity CIC! ⛵️
Yesterday, we were honoured to be invited by the Tall Ships Youth Trust to represent them at the Annual National Service for Seafarers at the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral.
A particularly special moment was seeing one of our young people who lives in Havering was given the honour of carrying the flag during the service.
This was a fantastic opportunity for a young person to be part of such a prestigious occasion, building confidence, creating memories and experiencing something truly special.
A huge thank you to the Tall Ships Youth Trust for inviting us and continuing to provide opportunities that inspire and empower young people.
Creating opportunities, raising aspirations and opening doors. 💚
#YouthUnity #TallShipsYouthTrust #StPaulsCathedral #YouthOpportunities #YouthEmpowerment @tallshipsyt @lbofhavering @londonvru @myendsromford
Youth Unity CIC was pleased to attend the Black History Month Community Day in Epping on Saturday.
A great day celebrating culture, diversity and community spirit, while connecting with local families and organisations.
Thank you to Epping Forest Community Safety Partnership for bringing everyone together!
#YouthUnityCIC #BlackHistoryMonth #EppingForest #Community @essexpoliceuk @eppingforestdc @eefnews @everyoneactive @findyouractive @essexvvu
🎬 **LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!**
Calling all young people in **Havering!**
Interested in filmmaking, editing or storytelling? Join Youth Unity for an exciting **6-week Film Workshop**, where you`ll get hands-on experience behind the camera, learn new creative skills and work on real film projects.
No experience needed – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
📅 **Starts Saturday 7th November**
⏰ **10am–2pm**
🎥 **6-week programme**
**SPACES ARE LIMITED – BOOK NOW!**
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-workshop-tickets-2003210597823?aff=oddtdtcreator
Supported by The London Community Foundation.
#YouthUnity #Havering #FilmWorkshop #YoungFilmmakers #CreativeOpportunities #YouthDevelopment
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/film-workshop-tickets-2003210597823?aff=oddtdtcreator @london_cf @lbofhavering @haveringyouth @thehaveringdaily @thebreweryromford @metpolice_eastarea @paulmcken88
🎨 Making the Youth Space theirs!
It’s amazing to see the young people at the Youth Space in Romford using art to express themselves and put their own stamp on the space.
Their creativity, ideas and individuality are helping turn it into somewhere that truly feels like their space, their voice and their community. 💙
#YouthWork #YouthVoice #Creativity #YoungPeople #romford
Looking for somewhere to hang out on a Thursday?
**Youth Unity is at MyPlace, Harold Hill, every Thursday from 4pm to 6pm!**
Come along for gaming, music, DJing, boxing, table tennis, chess, podcasting and more. A free, welcoming space to meet new people, try something different and just be yourself.
📍 MyPlace, 343 Dagnam Park Drive, Harold Hill, RM3 9EN
🕓 Every Thursday | 4pm–6pm
🎟️ FREE | Ages 11+
**Registration is required** – scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
#YouthUnity #HaroldHill #Havering #YouthClub #YouthActivities #MyPlace @myplacerm3 @lbofhavering
We ask young people to make a call using this!! We where told it’s from a museum 🤪😂 we are old 🤪 #phone #call #memories
Thank you NEW CITY COLLEGE Ardleigh Green for inviting us to be part of their Threshers Fair @newcitycollegegroup @lbofhavering @haveringyouth @havering_chamber_of_commerce
Great to be out meeting young people today!
Youth Unity attended the Thrasher Fair at New City College – Rainham Campus, connecting with students and sharing some of the opportunities available to support their next steps.
We were particularly pleased to signpost young people to our FREE Accredited Online Training platform, giving them access to 50+ nationally recognised courses to build skills, strengthen their CVs and support future education and employment opportunities.
A great opportunity to speak directly with young people about their ambitions and make sure they know what support is available to them.
A big thank you to New City College Rainham Campus for having us!