What we do
Young Leicestershire is the biggest provider of open-access clubs for young people in Leicester and Leicestershire with over 15,000 members now attending our network of affiliated groups.
We’re passionate about providing young people with the widest possible range of positive activities – which we achieve through leading and supporting voluntary-sector services.
We support and help raise funds for everything from sports clubs and young carers’ groups to international conventions and new youth centres.
With 60 years’ experience behind us, and professional expertise that’s recognised as unmatched in our field, Young Leicestershire is run entirely as a charitable institution.
Waterfront Sports and Education Academy
/in News /by Deb Such“A truly inspirational club with truly inspiring people.” Writes Sarah Lewis, Project Manager for UK Youth
Waterfront Sports and Education Academy (one of our affiliated groups) have had a truly well deserved blog
written about them by Sarah Lewis. Follow the link to find out what she had to say . . .
http://www.ukyouth.org/waterfrontsportsandeducationacademy.htm
Kilworth Challenge 2017
/in Events, News /by MartinAre you looking for a means to raise money for Young Leicestershire? How about doing it with long-term supporter of the organisation – The Kilworth Challenge.
The Kilworth Challenge is a 2 day team event held in North Kilworth, Leicestershire and takes place annually – on the late May Bank Holiday weekend. Teams of 4 can be male, female or mixed; just as long as you are aged 18 or over.
The KC is a registered charity and has been in operation for 25+ years. During this time more than £1million has been raised for good causes.
To find out more and sign up for the next event:
Thank you to our recent funder – The Postcode Community Trust
/in News /by Alison JolleyYoung Leicestershire Ltd has received £19,569.00 thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
The funding boost from Postcode Community Trust will enable Young Leicestershire Ltd to deliver four free Passport to Volunteering training courses and ongoing project support to community youth projects across Leicester and Leicestershire. This will provide a level one accreditation for up to 40 volunteers who wish to work in a youth work setting or are already doing so. We expect that 60 vulnerable young people living in deprived or rural areas will benefit from development of improved provision and support.
Alison Jolley CEO of Young Leicestershire said: “We are indebted to the players of People’s Postcode Lottery for this opportunity to widen our reach across the city and county and to provide much needed ongoing support for communities”.
When you sign up to play People’s Postcode Lottery, your postcode is your ticket. A minimum of 30% goes directly to charities across Great Britain and internationally, to date, players of People’s Postcode Lottery have raised more than £142 million for good causes across Great Britain and internationally”.
Charity Golf Day raises over £1,400
/in News /by Alison JolleyEach year we host a charity open golf day which is followed by an evening meal and then an award ceremony for the winning teams. This year we had a great turn out and even managed to raise over £1,400. Young Leicestershire would like to personally thank each individual who attended on the day and made it such a great event. We would also like to thank Kirby Muxloe Golf Club for being brilliant hosts on the day and Sophie Parris Catering for proving a lovely meal in evening.
We look forward to seeing all players again next year and hopefully some new faces to join in such a fantastic day.
Young Leicestershire’s Charity Open Golf Day – Thursday 1st September 2016
/in News /by Alison JolleyOur annual charity golf day provides a great opportunity to show off your skills, socialise and raise money for a good cause all at the same time. The venue this year will be Kirby Muxloe Golf Club. There will be a round of golf, followed by a two course meal. There will be a prize giving ceremony for the winning team, a raffle and also an auction.
Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire Young Volunteer of the Year Awards Friday 22nd April 2016
/in News /by Alison JolleyCharlotte joined our young carers group 5 years ago aged 13 and has since become a volunteer supporting the group. She shows real empathy with other young carers, juggling her volunteering with college work and part time employment and has made great use of opportunities to give herself a better future. Having secured a college place to study graphics, she has used her volunteer training to deliver summer play work with Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Charlotte has also become a regional ambassador for UK Youth’s Community Leaders Network. This is a project supporting the governments Step up to Serve Campaign and supported by the Cabinet Office.