About Us
The Young Lives Foundation (YLF) is an independent children’s charity established in 2007. We are dedicated to delivering quality services tailored to ensure we achieve effective outcomes in the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people.
| Our Vision is that every young person in need shall have access to the resources and opportunities needed for them to achieve their potential and lead fulfilled lives |
Demand for our services continues to increase and our trained team of staff and dedicated volunteers work hard to ‘make a difference’ to as many children and vulnerable people in need as possible across our region.
“Words can’t express the gratitude I feel when I think about what you have done for me and the difference it has made to my life. You were there when I wanted to talk about my problems and I felt I was treated like an individual. I could open up and you would listen without judgement. Thanks.”
Sharna | young person
What We Do
| Support young people through times of difficulty and distress |
| Enable their voices to be heard |
| Assist them to achieve their potential |
Who We Support
| Looked after children / care leavers | Children in need / on the edge of care |
| Young offenders / at risk of offending | NEET young people / disengaged in education |
| Vulnerable adults | Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children |
| Families in need of support | Children who have been adopted |
How We Do It
| Mentoring | Befriending |
| Advocacy & Children’s Rights | Positive Activities |
| Our Mission is to be alongside children and young people in need in ways that affirm their identity and worth; champion their rights, needs and interests; and promote their well-being and development |
The Young Lives Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and well-being of children and vulnerable adults both in society as a whole and in our own operations and activities.
Read the YLF Child and Adult Protection Policy here.