Youth Unity CIC – Impact Report 2023-2024 Summary

At Youth Unity CIC, we are committed to empowering young people, fostering safer communities, and providing essential early intervention and support services. Over the past year, our impact has grown significantly, reaching thousands of young people across London, Essex, and Kent.

🔹 Our Impact in 2023-2024

✅ Over 5,700 young people engaged through mentoring, outreach, and training
✅ 200+ detached youth work sessions, providing frontline support in the community
✅ 250+ workshops delivered, covering trauma, gang awareness, and youth resilience
✅ 85% of young people supported through mentoring have returned to education or employment
✅ Expansion of our workforce by 200%, strengthening our ability to support vulnerable youth

Through a combination of mentoring, outreach, education, creative media, and community engagement, we are breaking cycles of exploitation, crime, and disengagement, helping young people take control of their futures.

🔹 Key Programs & Achievements

• Mentoring & Gang Exit Support – Offering intensive 1:1 guidance for at-risk youth
• Detached Outreach & Community Safety – Providing mobile intervention services in high-risk areas
• School-Based Workshops & Training – Educating young people on violence prevention, mental health, and life skills
• Sports, Music, & Media Initiatives – Using creative and physical outlets to build confidence and purpose
• Youth Leadership & Ambassador Programs – Empowering young people to become changemakers in their communities

Our work is built on collaboration with statutory agencies, educators, and community organisations, ensuring a holistic approach to youth support and crime prevention.

🔹 Looking Forward

• Expanding early intervention efforts, with a focus on young women and SEND youth
• Launching new community hubs in Essex & Kent, providing safe spaces for young people
• Growing our digital outreach, amplifying youth voices through podcasting and creative media
• Strengthening trauma-informed and contextual safeguarding approaches, ensuring young people receive tailored, meaningful support

As we continue to evolve, our mission remains clear—to Prevent, Prepare, and Protect young people, providing them with the tools, opportunities, and support they need to succeed.