Copenhagen Youth Project

02072787400

Young people need your help!

During this unprecedented challenging time, Copenhagen Youth Project requires funds to continue its work. Our outreach workers have just been deemed 'Key Workers'; providing essential and life-changing work to the most vulnerable young people in the Caledonian and Barnsbury Wards in North London. In addition to creating an online Youth Club filled with daily challenges in which young people can compete for prizes; our Outreach workers will be going out two evenings a week to maintain contact and support in the places where the most vulnerable young people will meet. Our Outreach Workers will aim to enforce the government guidance whilst also addressing their concerns linking them with other services if required ensuring they are supported and aware of the links to activities; as we know this group respond to direct conversation from trusted people.

Why the community needs us

We are located in the North Kings Cross area of London - an area containing six pockets of poverty which are amongst the most deprived in the country. In normal circumstances, we provide a range of activities, including sports, arts, music, trips, mentoring, employability and enterprise for over 300 disadvantaged young people. The activities we provide aim to raise levels of aspirations and achievement and help young people to develop and build a brighter future.

Our impact on the community

Young people who have taken part in our football sessions report higher levels of self-esteem, motivation and confidence, while those who have taken part in our cultural activities have curated their own photography exhibition our corporate partner Ted Baker, created a youth area as part of the Cally Festival, and produced a short film. Last year, 68% of young people demonstrated raised aspirations and actively wanted to learn.

What your gift could provide

£5

Will provide hand sanitiser, face mask, and gloves for one young person

£15

Will provide one prize in CYP Online's daily social media challenges

£45

Will provide a day's salary for an Outreach Worker during lockdown

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Charity Information

Copenhagen Youth Project

Telephone: 02072787400

Address: 172 Copenhagen Street, Islington, London, N1 0ST

Established in: 1990

Registered charity no.: 1091001