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Action4Youth is here for every child and young person, regardless of background or ability. We work to ensure that all have the chance to enter adulthood as positive, confident members of the community. No–one should be abandoned, neglected, deprived of hope, opportunity or aspiration.
Donate now to ensure no-one is left behind.
Coronavirus
In the current circumstances most of our services are suspended but we are still here and planning for the coming months. If we can help you, please contact [email protected] for NCS, The Inspiration Programme, mentoring or general enquiries.
For memberships and training please contact [email protected]
For outdoor education or the Duke of Edinburgh Award email [email protected]Â
Keep well and keep safe during these extraordinary times
Action4Youth intervention and transformation programmes
The Inspiration Programme
A life changing, aspiration raising, inspiring 1 year programme which can broaden the horizons, thinking and experience of young people.  |  READ MORE
National Citizen Service
Transformational experiences for 15–17-year-olds, designed to embolden them by giving the buzz of being an adult (without all the responsibilities).  |  READ MORE
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The DofE is the world’s leading youth achievement award, giving millions of young people the opportunity to develop their potential through learning and personal challenge.  |  READ MORE
The youth charity for children & young people
Action4Youth is an ambitious, proactive charity focused on driving forward the crucial youth agenda to transform lives for the better. Every child should have the opportunity to be heard, to be safe and to succeed.Â
Special Support
Our staff teams are all trained and experienced in supporting and working with young people with special educational or behavioural needs.
At Action4Youth our aim is to offer our full range of programmes and opportunities to all young people. That means we adapt our work to meet the needs of the children and young people on every activity. Programmes like our Breakout Programme and Youth Mentoring scheme encourage positive engagement and achievement in young people whose challenging behaviour can lead them to the brink of exclusion from school.
Special Support
Our staff teams are all trained and experienced in supporting and working with young people with special educational or behavioural needs.
At Action4Youth our aim is to offer our full range of programmes and opportunities to all young people. That means we adapt our work to meet the needs of the children and young people on every activity. Programmes like our Breakout Programme and Youth Mentoring scheme encourage positive engagement and achievement in young people whose challenging behaviour can lead them to the brink of exclusion from school.
We are very grateful and humbled by the generosity and kindness shown by amazing people, organisations and trusts who support us.
Latest Action4Youth News
All the latest news and blog articles from Action4Youth. | More
Action4Youth May Newsletter 21
Exciting times at Action4Youth after very many months of planning and covid related delays we will open The Junction, our new youth centre in High Wycombe next month as we hope, covid restrictions will ease further.
Action4Youth April Newsletter 21
The news of the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh has inspired many memories and reminiscences from those who have taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award down the years and one of the most notable features is the longevity of the programme and its global reach.
Holiday Activities & Food Programme
Action4Youth delivered two fun days of activity sessions for 90 children from High Wycombe aged 4- 11 years as part of the Holiday Activities and Food Programme from Buckinghamshire Council. The programme was set at YouthSpace, in Green Street and the activities were for children who are eligible for free school meals.
Work with Us - the charity for young people
You don’t have to have charity experience to work with Action4Youth, but you do need a desire to take on new challenges that help make a difference to young people’s lives.
As an energetic and growing young people’s charity we are always looking for talented, passionate and motivated people to help us achieve a better life and future for young people in Aylesbury Vale and Milton Keynes.
Current Vacancies
- Office Volunteer
- Caldecotte Xperience Volunteer Gardener
- NCS Co-ordinator
UPCOMING EVENTS
Adventure Regulars – 5 Day Course – 26th-30th July 2021
RYA Sailing Course Level 1 + 2 – 26th-30th July 2021
Adventure Day – 30th July 2021
ACTION4YOUTH SUPPORTERS
Supporting the Covid-19 response
If you need help during the covid 19 crisis, please click on the link below to the organisation which will be best able to help you.
INDIVIDUAL
Charity, Voluntary or Community Groups
- Community Impact Bucks - Volunteering and Advice on writing funding bids
- The Claire Foundation - Strategic Guidance and Funding Information
- Heart of Bucks - Local Funding for Groups
- Leap - Physical Activity and Community Sports Organisations
- Action4Youth - Working with young people
Business
- Buckinghamshire Business First - Advice for businesses and for charities
Young people's charity inspiring young people to become inspiring young people
Everything we do engages the rising generation of our community to work together in helping not only themselves but each other.
It’s about inspiring young people to become Inspiring Young People.
Action4Youth achieving great outcomes by inspiring young people
Young people's charity inspiring young people to become inspiring young people
Everything we do engages the rising generation of our community to work together in helping not only themselves but each other.
It’s about inspiring young people to become Inspiring Young People.
Experiences, Activities & Holiday Courses for young people
As a leading youth charity in the Vale of Aylesbury area Action4Youth has the facilities, programmes and experience to deliver positive outcomes for young people. We operate Caldecotte Experience, an outdoor adventure and learning centre where young people can have fun, meet new friends, challenge themselves and achieve great things. From holiday courses and after school courses we offer an extensive range of actives to help personal development, grow confidence, and to learn new skills.
We operate The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and a number of other programmes such as, the National Citizen Service for the area and the Inspiration Programme. We also represent a membership of youth clubs and organisations throughout the county, giving guidance and support to help their growth and development.
Action4Youth achieving great outcomes by inspiring young people
The shared experience of the activities contribute to a range of outcomes for those who take part, delivering self confidence, personal development and esteem, teamwork, leadership, community engagement and ultimately work readiness.
