Young People & Equal Access to Opportunities Partners
IntoUniversity
IntoUniversity is an award-winning charity providing local learning centres that inspire young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their full potential. They have been working in the heart of deprived communities since 2002, and now operate 31 centres and extension projects in thirteen UK towns and cities. IntoUniversity’s mission is to bring Higher Education, or another chosen aspiration, within the reach of students from the UK’s poorest homes, thereby improving their long-term prospects and helping lift them out of poverty. At each IntoUniversity centre, students aged 7-18 participate in a holistic programme of support, designed to raise aspirations, broaden horizons, improve attainment, develop soft skills and provide experience of the world of work - ultimately supporting students to have successful futures.
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s digital safety net for young people. They provide free, anonymous advice and crisis support designed especially for under 25s. The Mix is open 24 hours a day. They listen, answer questions and make connections for young people using the online and mobile platforms that they turn to first. The Mix is unique in bringing together young people with experts and their peers to talk about everything from drugs to body image, from education to relationships, all with a focus on supporting positive mental health.
Prince’s Trust
The Prince’s Trust works with young people aged 11-30 who are unemployed, struggling at school or facing challenges such as mental health issues, disabilities or homelessness. Their mission is to help young people transform their lives by developing the confidence and skills to succeed.
Reach Out
ReachOut is a mentoring charity working with children in disadvantaged communities to raise aspirations and help them grow in character and competence. They improve self-confidence and develop numeracy, literacy and communication skills, whilst reinforcing their core values of Fairness, Good Judgement, Self-Control and Staying Power. They do this through one-to-one mentoring with positive role models and team activities, to promote leadership, trust and responsibility.
Safe and Sound Homes
SASH’s mission is to help young people (16-25) avoid homelessness across North and East Yorkshire by offering a place to stay in the homes of volunteers, keeping them safe at a time of crisis. SASH support them to change their lives and build a positive future. Their ambition is that those they help never face homelessness again.
Step By Step
Step by Step support local young people who are going through hard times. They take a unique step by step approach, providing accommodation, personal development opportunities, and specialist services. Their approach helps young people to identify and fulfil their aspirations.