From a community-led initiative, we have grown into a trusted organisation reaching over 500 young people each week through consistent, contextual programmes and support.
Rooted in Croydon, we combine strong local credibility with an evidence-informed approach that has the potential to influence youth engagement and nationwide.
"This next chapter is not about doing more for the sake of it.
It is about doing better."
Jordan Ignatius, Chief Executive Officer
Are you in?
Whether you are a supporter, participant or partner, there is a place for you in this journey.
Join our community and help shape what comes next.
What guides our work.
CONTEXTUAL YOUTH WORK
How we do it
See how we are shaping Contextual Youth Work in Croydon by applying evidence-based practice to support partners and organisations in delivering effective strategies.
The Impact
Working together with partners across Croydon and London, we’re strengthening Contextual Youth Work in practice.
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Leading the Croydon Contextual Youth Work Conference in 2024 to 130+ multi-agency professionals.
PARTICIPATORY YOUTH VOICE
How we do it
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Youth-centred tools to capture, track and amplify young people's voices across schools, community settings and safeguarding services.
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Ensure young people's views are heard, recorded, monitored and acted on to improve decisions, practice and accountability.
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Our Youth Advisory Board to embed young people's lived experiences into organisational and system-wide decision-making.
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Share best practice, practical tools and workshops to help organisations and practitioners strengthen youth voice and participation.
The Impact
Strengthening Croydon organisations and practitioners understanding and embedding youth voice in everyday work.
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The Youth Advisory Board have supported embedding Youth Voice with partners such as the British Transport Police, London Museum and Croydon consortiums.
WELLBEING FOR PRACTICIONERS
How we do it
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We support our team through wellbeing initiatives, CPD training, and access to healthcare support, ensuring they are equipped to provide the best possible care for the young people they work with.
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We work in partnership with schools and community organisations to promote the same high standards through
Contextual Youth Work, Safeguarding Training and Wellbeing Audits.
The Impact
Our Wellbeing Audits help organisations identify strengths and opportunities for improvement with confidence and care. As one school partner shared:
"You completed the audit sensitively and with keen insight, providing nuanced feedback with a deep understanding of how complex organisations work."