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A UK nonprofit organisation
Building confident, skilled and community-minded young people.
Cause Youth Project (CYP) is a nonprofit organisation supporting young people through safe, structured activities that build confidence, independence, life skills and a sense of belonging.
Who we are
A nonprofit built around young people.
Cause Youth Project (CYP) is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting young people through safe, structured, and inclusive opportunities. Founded in 2024, we create environments where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, form positive relationships, and make a meaningful contribution to their communities.
Our team includes DBS-checked volunteers, youth leaders and community members who are passionate about helping young people reach their full potential. We work closely with schools, local authorities, social services and home-educating families.
Why CYP exists
Too many young people face barriers that limit their opportunities to succeed.
Some young people lack access to positive activities, struggle in education, feel isolated, or need additional support to move forward in life.
CYP exists to provide practical support, guidance and opportunities that help young people develop confidence, independence, resilience and a sense of belonging.
Our mission
To empower young people through community engagement, life skills, volunteering and personal development - helping them build the confidence and abilities needed to thrive.
Who we support
Young people, however they come to us.
School-age young people (12–15)
After-school clubs, weekends and school holiday activities.
16–24, NEET
Daytime support for those not in education, employment or training.
Home-educated
Group sessions and life skills for home-ed families.
Social services referrals
Trauma-informed support for young people referred to us.
Neurodivergent young people
Sensory-aware, adapted sessions for the whole family.
Volunteers & leaders
Young people seeking to give back and develop leadership.
What we do
Structured programmes for young people.
Volunteering projects, leadership development, community action, life skills workshops, mentoring, educational support and social activities - all delivered by DBS-checked staff and trained volunteers under robust safeguarding procedures. Most activities take place after 4pm on weekdays, plus weekends and school holidays.
Youth mentoring
Trusted adults walking alongside young people, one to one.
Homework & revision
Quiet, supported study time with help on hand.
Peer support groups
Safe spaces to talk, listen, and grow with peers.
Life skills workshops
Confidence, communication, money, cooking, future planning.
Neurodiversity support
Inclusive sessions adapted for neurodivergent young people.
Healthy eating & wellbeing
Nutrition, cooking, sleep, movement, and self-care.
Community trips
Day trips, cultural visits and shared experiences.
For 16–24, NEET
Pathways to education, employment and independence.
If you're aged 16–24 and currently not in education, employment or training, CYP provides structured daytime programmes designed to help you move forward with confidence - CV help, interview prep, qualifications signposting, work experience and one-to-one keyworker support.
Explore NEET supportDaytime, Mon–Fri
"Our approach is supportive, flexible, and focused on helping young people work out what's next - at their pace."
Safety & safeguarding
Safeguarding young people comes first.
Every CYP session runs under a clear safeguarding framework. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is the single point of contact for any concern, and every staff member or volunteer working with young people is DBS-checked.
Read safeguarding info- Designated Safeguarding Lead named & contactable
- All staff & volunteers DBS-checked
- Risk assessments for every activity
- Clear reporting concerns process
- Regular parent communication
- Health & safety policy in place
- Inclusion & neurodiversity policy
- Annual safeguarding refresher training
Neurodiversity & inclusionOur inclusion approach
Every young person can take part.
CYP welcomes neurodivergent young people and aims to create supportive, understanding environments where every young person can participate comfortably. We adapt our sessions, give clear structures, keep sensory load in mind, and listen to what each young person needs to thrive.
- Quiet/regulation spaces at every session
- Predictable routines and visual schedules where helpful
- Trained staff in neurodiversity-affirming practice
- Open communication with parents and carers
For councils, schools & social services
Commission CYP for your community.
Bespoke programmes for local authorities, schools, social services and home-educating families - plus private one-to-one sessions for parents who'd like extra support with their child.
See servicesLocal authority commissions
Bespoke programmes for council teams.
School partnerships
In-school workshops and after-school clubs.
Social services referrals
Trauma-informed support for referred young people.
Home-education support
Group learning, socialising and life skills.
Get in touch
Whether you're a parent, a young person, a school, a council team, or a future volunteer - we'd love to hear from you. We reply within 2 working days.