VISION, MISSION & VALUES
Action4Youth Vision, Mission & Values
Vision
Exceptional experiences that make a lifetime of difference.
Mission
To support all young people’s growth towards fulfilling and responsible adult lives, A4Y develops physical, mental, spiritual, moral and cultural abilities which act as:
- A Springboard towards realising dreams
- A Safety Net for those at risk
- A Voice of influence- from the young and for the young
In order to benefit as many young people as possible while maintaining A4Y’s financial stability, we partner with those (government, schools, youth clubs, businesses, trusts and foundations and others) who share our mission.
Values
Be exceptional – Use imagination, determination and resilience to achieve exceptional outcomes everyday
Care – Always seek to understand and look after each other
Trail blaze – Be adventurous in exploring how we could serve more and better
Make responsible choices – Use resources wisely so that we can sustain our investment in young people
Do what is right – Hold ourselves and others to the highest standard of behaviour
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Action4Youth News
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Action4Youth takes conference virtual
On the 3rd November- 5th November 2020, organisations working to support young people and those from the wider charity and statutory sectors will come together to talk about the impact COVID-19 is having on young people, education and charities.
How can schools model the Gatsby Benchmarks and transform their pupils’ futures?
By the end of this year, schools will be required, by law, to meet the eight Gatsby Benchmarks, which include workplace experience and links to the curriculum. Here, Tracey McNicholas, head of Sixth Form at Aspire Alternative Provision, outlines her tips for helping schools to achieve the benchmarks by the end of 2020 and inspire
Connecting the dots from education to employment for NEETs
Despite a varied national curriculum and efforts to incorporate work placements into formal education, every year hundreds of thousands of young people leave education only to find themselves unemployed without the necessary skills and self-confidence to navigate the job market. For many school leavers and soon-to-be graduates, the jump from education to employment is far
Spate of Burglaries and Vandalism at charity’s outdoor education facility
Young people’s charity, Action4Youth has been shocked and saddened by a recent number of criminal acts targeting its outdoor education centre, the Caldecotte Xperience in Milton Keynes. The charity, which provides positive, often transformational experiences and activities to inspire children and young people, and whose outdoor learning facility has exceptional facilities for those with additional
Engage your employees and build a stronger business community with corporate volunteering
The benefits of employee volunteering are endless, from learning and developing new skills and increasing engagement to improving recruitment and raising the profile of your business. However, despite there being lots of charities doing amazing work, many struggle to provide volunteering opportunities that meet the requirements of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. Action4Youth, a leading
Action4Youth increases delivery of its NCS programme to reach young people across Bucks
Action4Youth, the energetic youth charity for children & young people in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and the surrounding counties, is pleased to announce it has expanded its National Citizen Service (NCS) programme to offer even more young people the opportunity to take part in this life-changing experience. Designed for young people aged 16 -17, the Action4Youth
