Positive activities

Access to positive activities can really benefit vulnerable children and young people, especially those who experience specific problems.

Issues like drug and alcohol misuse, offending and unemployment can all be helped by steering young people to these activities. In short, it can help them reach their full potential.

Fortunately, this is now recognised by government, in the 10 year strategies for England and Northern Ireland, More Choices, More Chances (Scotland) and Extending Entitlement (Wales).

All of our services aim to help increase young people's access to positive activities. That is why we are committed to helping local authorities promote and develop local services. In doing so, we can help young people access more high-quality social and recreational activities and volunteering opportunities.

Impact

• Wakefield Family Intervention Project, in partnership with YDSS, has allowed young people most in need  to become youth club volunteers, youth council members, Youth Opportunity Fund Panel members and achieve substantial awards and accreditation
• 95% of young people at the Canal Project are engaged in artwork, music and games
• 45% of young people at the Exeter FIP participated in project activities such as fundraising, 'fun-days' or media events

Links

• Youth Matters - Things to do, places to go
• More Choices, More Chances (Scotland)
• Extending Entitlement (Wales)