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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.
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!
FREE YOUTH SESSIONS ACROSS HAVERING
Youth Unity is running free weekly youth sessions for young people aged 10+ across Romford and Harold Hill.
Romford South Street
Tuesdays | 3.30pm–6pm
MyPlace, Harold Hill
Thursdays | 4pm–6pm
Starts 17 September
The Battis, Romford
Thursdays & Fridays | 3.30pm–6pm
Gaming, boxing, sports, DJing, music, table tennis, chess, podcasting and more.
Please share with young people and families who may benefit.
#YouthUnity #Havering #HaroldHill #Romford #YouthWork @lbofhavering @thehaveringdaily @themumclubhavering @londonvru @london_cf
Wednesdays just got better ⚡
Our media van is pulling up on The Broadway in Debden — chess, table tennis, games on the big screen, and somewhere to just hang out with your mates.
No sign-up. No cost. Just show up.
📍 The Broadway, Debden IG10 3RZ
🗓 Every Wednesday, 3pm – 5.30pm
We pull up. You show up. Let’s make it your space.
#Debden #Loughton #EppingForest #YouthUnity #YouthWork @eefnews @eppingforestdc @debdenparkhighschool @debden
Why do safe spaces for young people matter?
We could tell you, but we think the young people who join us every Friday at our Romford youth space say it much better. ❤️
In this short video, they share what having a safe, welcoming and consistent space means to them.
Thank you to our young people for sharing their voices and continuing to shape what we do.
The sessions run each Friday 3.30pm to 6pm and coming soon Thursdays 3.30 to 6pm The Battis, Romford, by the arches on the train station. @londonvru @metpolice_eastarea @lbofhavering @urbansketcherslondon @transportforlondon @romford.bid @mcdonaldsuk @djjjfrost @thehaveringdaily @haveringyouth
We are absolutely loving these new shots of our space at the BATTIS in Romford! 📸 A huge thank you to @by_gritpix for capturing the details so perfectly. Swipe through to see our space from a new perspective.
#BATTIS #Romford #LocalBusiness #InteriorPhotography #by_gritpix @by_gritpix RomfordBusiness @urbansketcherslondon @romford.bid
A group of 15-year-old girls, one microphone, and a pile of situations where somebody was clearly in the wrong.
They read the stories out. They decide who`s the a-hole. Then they argue about it.
And honestly? They`re sharper on this than most adults. They spot the one detail that changes everything. They know when someone`s being unfair and when someone`s just being human. They don`t let each other off with a lazy answer.
No script. No adults steering it. They brought the stories, they led it. 🎧
New episode — link in bio.
Who was wrong? Tell us 👇
#AmITheAHole #YouthVoice #TheBattis #YouthWork #Romford #Havering @ngzippie22 @paulmcken88 @lbofhavering
Has music made drugs, drink and violence feel normal?
Or is it just describing a world that was already like that?
That`s the question our young people put on the table at Friday night session — and then took apart between themselves for twelve minutes.
No script. No adults steering it. They led it, they chose where it went, and they pushed back on each other.
It`s a conversation they`ve been having for years. This time they wanted it recorded.
🎧 Out now — on Spotify and Amazon Music
#YouthVoice #TheBattis #YouthWork #Romford #Havering #Podcast @lbofhavering @myendsromford @londonvru @ngzippie22 @paulmcken88
We had an impactful day in Thamesmead working alongside Bexley Council for their recent community engagement event.
Together, we are committed to tackling knife crime and creating safer, stronger communities for everyone. Conversations like the ones we had today are a vital step toward real change, and we are grateful to everyone who stopped by to share their voice and perspective.
Thank you to the team at Bexley Council for the collaboration. Let’s keep working together to build a safer future.
#BexleyCouncil #Thamesmead #CommunityEngagement #StopKnifeCrime #CommunitySafety YouthSupport @bexley_csp @thamesfreeport @faz.amnesty