Projects for Young people
If you are a young person who is looking for something to do in your local area, take a look at our Projects section or maybe have a look at some of the Youth Clubs in your area from our Affiliated Groups. We can also link you up with Volunteering, where you can gain skills and make friends-so take a look!
Help Your Group
If you are a youth group which could use some support then have a look at our Help For Your Group pages
Volunteering
If you are an organisation which has a Volunteering Opportunity take a look at our Volunteering pages
Donate and Fundraise
If you are looking to support Youth Federation take a look at our donate and fundraising pages
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Where did we begin?
Youth Federation was originally formed in 1952 as Cheshire Association of Boys Clubs. Youth Federation is a regional Youth Association affiliated to UK Youth and is a registered Charity No 506539.
Our
To promote youth work approaches to empowering young people through the creation of a dynamic, professional organisation which has a distinct purpose within the sector. Through the development of a specialised team of staff and volunteers, build a reputation founded upon the delivery of high quality services to the area's youth and community groups and, where there is a defined need or the Federation possess a specific expertise, provide direct services to children and young people. What do we do Youth Projects – children and young people led projects within the most disadvantaged communities in our region, focusing on issues such as mental health, loneliness, bullying, social activity, crime and drugs, involving sport, arts, drama, video, music etc.
Developing volunteers – recruiting, training and supporting young volunteers on the National V programme.
Large activities and annual events such as talent competitions and quizzes for all young people, regardless of background, across our areas
Capacity Building – operating in the most disadvantaged areas, offering practical support and training to enable groups to achieve quality standards and run in line with all health and safety and child protection and safeguarding guidelines.
Organisational support to its 150 affiliated youth groups – telephone advice, bursaries, access to insurance schemes, youth work handbooks.
Trustees and Executive Committee
Youth Federation seeks to work with a variety of Trustees who represent our geographical areas and our areas of work.
Our President is Mr William Bromley-Davenport-Lord Lieutenant of
Vice Presidents
His Grace the Duke of
Mr Ian Tomlinson-Retd Cheshire County Council Senior Manager, Mr Mike Stephenson-Retd Youth Federation Chief Executive
Our Chairman is Chief Constable Dave Whatton-Cheshire Police
Executive Committee
Mr Mark Cashin-Deputy Chief Fire Officer Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
We work strongly with Cheshire Fire Service delivering anti-social behaviour projects
Cllr Pat Merrick-Cheshire West and
Mrs Norma Hornby-Canal Boat Adventure Project-one of our affiliated groups
Mr Martin Howlett-Headteacher of 2 Macclesfield High Schools
We are working with on the Youth Achievement Foundation-alternative curriculum for young people who have been or are at risk of being excluded
Mr Steve Hoy-Head of Connexions
Mr Terry Hall-Assistant Principal Youth Officer Wirral Youth Service
Mr Alistair Stoddart-Former High Sherriff of
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