Young voices shape tomorrow — let’s make sure they’re heard today.
Double your donation this year during the Big Give Christmas Challenge. From 2–9 December, every pound you give will be matched and doubled by our champion funders, Burger King UK and the Reed Educational Trust. That means your generosity goes twice as far to support lifesaving youth work.
UK Youth is a movement, not just a charity. We strengthen and sustain thousands of local youth organisations — helping them build resilience, keep their lights on, and remain life‑lines for young people in their communities. Youth work gives young people a place to be heard, a place to belong, and the tools to find a way forward.
“I am a product of youth work — and I know I’m not alone. The impact of youth work doesn’t start or end with me.
Across the UK, thousands of young people have stories just like mine, shaped by the opportunities that youth work provides. And whatever the future looks like for young people in 10 or 20 years, part of that future depends on the choices we make today.”
– Young person supported by UK Youth
Why it matters.
Young people today face more complex and urgent challenges than ever. From struggling with mental health and digital pressures, to the cost‑of‑living crisis and a changing job market — frontline youth services are stretched thin. UK Youth supports on‑the‑ground youth work and strengthens the infrastructure that makes this work possible across a network of over 9,000 local organisations.
Your gift today helps ensure youth centres stay open, trusted relationships continue, and skilled youth workers can offer guidance, stability and life‑saving support when young people need it most.
Champion Funders
We are grateful to our champion funders whose match makes this possible:
