Young People Foundations (YPFs) are locally established, cross-sectorial organisations that seek to sustain children and young people delivery in a specific area.

They are independent membership organisations open to any group that works with Children and Young People 0-25. Each YPF is different, working to a flexible model which is shaped by local needs and ambitions. We are growing the number of YPFs across England, building a network of local partnerships in support of young people, and strengthening regional networks in partnership with the Network of Regional Youth Work Units and national partners. All YPFs focus on collaboration in a place for the benefit of children and young people and the organisations that seek to work with them. YPFs are designed to meet local needs, and therefore look different and focus on different activities depending on the area.

INCLUSIVITY

Membership is open to any group working with children and young people, with no limit on numbers. An equal voice will be given to all organisations, no matter their size

DIVERSITY

YPFs value the multitude of organisations that deliver youth and children’s work. There is a need for variety in order to meet the needs of as many young people as possible

collaboration

YPFs are non-competitive and encourage collaboration between members. The YPFs will work to fundraise, coordinate, and network to benefit their whole membership. They will not compete against their members nor delivery services which members could do

cross-sector

The needs of children and young people must be addressed by the public, voluntary, and private sectors as a group rather than individually

grassroots

The YPFs work for, and with, small local organisations and retain their local focus

long-term

YPFs are designed for the long term. They are a constant; there for local young people