Open Access Youth provision
We provide free open access activities for children and young people. Creating safe and supportive environments, with trusted adults that can have a lasting positive impact on their development and long term futures.
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Inclusivity and Special Educational Needs
We support and promote opportunities and groups for the inclusion of young people with SEND. Through carefully prepared programmes, we help them to make meaningful friendships, feel respected, ensure understanding of their individual needs, and help prepare them for adult life in a diverse society.
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Giving Young Carers a Break
Supporting young carers is crucial to ensuring that they have a balanced and fulfilling childhood, despite the extra responsibilities they may shoulder. Young carers often take on caregiving roles for family members or friends, which can have a significant impact on their education, social life, and overall well-being. Recognising their unique challenges and providing assistance…
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Breaking Down Barriers
Mentors supported young people 1:1 at the Humanutopia/Young Leicestershire workshop.
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Alison Jolley
Chief Executive Officer I joined Young Leicestershire in 2006 having been a nationally qualified youth worker for nearly 30 years. I started my youth work career in the voluntary sector working in a hostel for homeless young people in Northampton. I then joined the Local Authority Youth Service where I worked in a variety of…
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Richard Brooks
Chairman I took over as Chairman of Young Leicestershire in summer 2017, fitting this role in whilst still working full time as a Chartered Surveyor and running the family farm at Wistow. My wife Diana is a tireless fund-raiser for UK Youth (of which Young Leicestershire is a member), and I came across YL in…
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Christopher Newton
Executive Committee Member Christopher is a Director of an exhibition organising company based in London. He has sat on the board of a variety of charities. Home for Christopher and his family for the last 27 years has been near Market Harborough.
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Deb Such
Development Officer I joined Young Leicestershire in 2017 after working for 25 years in education. I am also a youth worker, running a group for young adults with SEND. Working and supporting those with special educational needs and disabilities is a passion of mine and one which I relish. The ethos and values that are…
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Andrew Pearson
Treasurer I have been Trustee & Treasurer for YL since it’s incorporation on 17 Jan 2013, but my support as Treasurer extends back to when the charity/organisation was Leicestershire Clubs for Young People. My role as Treasurer is to account for the finances and provide a sound financial governance framework to help fellow Trustees/Committee members…
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Rabinder Lail
Executive Committee Member I am a qualified youth worker who has worked with children, young people and families for over 18 years and have worked for and alongside Young Leicestershire for over 6 years – managing youth provision, delivering Safeguarding Training to our members, and assuring equality and diversity remains a priority. In working with…