Youth Battersea - Strengthening Battersea's Youth Sector

Strengthening Battersea's Youth Sector

A Battersea where every young person can shape their future, supported by connected organisations, meaningful opportunities and a community that champions them.

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Young People

Discover opportunities, activities and support services available to you in Battersea

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Parents & Families

Find trusted youth services, activities and support for your family

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Youth Organisations

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Businesses

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Professionals

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About Youth Battersea

A collaborative initiative transforming youth services in Battersea

Our Mission

Youth Battersea strengthens the local youth sector by connecting and championing organisations, amplifying youth voices and creating a community where young people can belong, grow and succeed.

We bring together statutory bodies, voluntary organisations and community partners to create a more coordinated, efficient and impactful system of support.

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38%
Child poverty rate in Battersea
56%
From ethnic minority backgrounds
2025-2029
Strategic period
10+
Partner organisations

For Young People

Opportunities, support and pathways to help you thrive

Opportunities

  • Education and training programmes
  • Employment pathways and work experience
  • Sports, arts and creative activities
  • Leadership development

Support Services

  • Mental health and wellbeing support
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Safe spaces to connect
  • Information and guidance

Have Your Say

  • Become a Youth Advisor
  • Shape local services
  • Join youth-led projects
  • Influence decision-making

For Youth Organisations

Strengthening the sector through collaboration and connection

Network & Connect

  • Peer support and collaboration
  • Quarterly network meetings
  • Best practice sharing
  • Sector representation

Build Capacity

  • Shared training opportunities
  • Access to resources
  • Joint funding applications
  • Professional development

Friends of Youth Battersea

  • Join as a Network Member
  • Access partnership opportunities
  • Increase your visibility
  • Collaborate on projects

Our Strategic Priorities

Three pillars guiding our work until 2029

Organisations

Building capacity and collaboration across the sector

  • Facilitate peer support networks
  • Create shared resources
  • Celebrate best practice
  • Support quality and consistency

Young People

Empowering young people with opportunities and support

  • Strengthen education & employment pathways
  • Reduce barriers to participation
  • Promote safe spaces and mentoring
  • Engage families holistically

Advocacy & Influence

Amplifying youth voice and sector needs

  • Represent sector at authority level
  • Ensure youth voices shape strategy
  • Act as reliable partner
  • Build collective voice

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Join us in building a stronger future for Battersea's young people

Whether you're a youth organisation, business, parent or young person, there's a place for you in our network.