Youth Engagement Solutions Ltd (YES) is a charity which aims to turn disadvantaged young people away from criminal activity, unemployment and social exclusion whilst helping them to play an active role in their communities.YES provides programmes of prevention, intervention and sustainability to those who either show signs of disaffection or are already disengaged. YES encourages these young people to challenge the expectations of those around them. We use football as a way of engaging youth.
Why the community needs usYES services not only benefits the people it serves but also their communities, and, society at large by:- With the right support, disadvantaged young people can bring new energy, capacity, and creative ideas.- More community cohesion and opportunities to build positive relationships between young people and older generations.- Communities see youth in a different way—as resources, not problems.- Savings to the public purse
Our impact on the communityA total of 74 young clients of school age & 167 young adults of non school age received:- 100% Information, advice and guidance - 112 (67%) career advice & work skills training.- 48 health and well-being - 6 received with business support to develop their businesses.- 214 received football coaching through our Cricklewood Wanderers FC. - Key Outcomes - 5 clients secured apprenticeships- 10 became volunteers - 10 went into further education - 24 gained qualifications- 61 ( 54%) out of
