Copenhagen Youth Project

02072787400

Copenhagen Youth Project (CYP). By Youth. For Youth.

We provide a range of activities, including sports, arts, music, mentoring, employability, citizenship and enterprise for over 350 disadvantaged young people in the Caledonian and Barnsbury Wards in North London. The activities we provide aim to raise levels of aspirations and achievement and help young people to develop and build a brighter future. Our Youth Centre is designed to be a safe, welcoming, youth-led space, where young people feel a sense of community and belonging.

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. Many of the young people we support are involved in criminal activity and anti-social behaviour and are not in education, employment or training. Over the past year, we have worked with an unprecedented number of young people who are involved in criminality and violence, many of whom are not engaging with other services and agencies.

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 produced their own clothesline with 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.

Volunteers needed

To raise the profile of the Charity and promote its work to the public, as well as ensuring that potential clients know how to access and use our services.

What your gift could provide

£10

Volunteer Expenses for one session of Youth Club

£30

Food for two sessions of Eatclub

£60

Pitch Hire for Tournament

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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