Our Young People are working hard to raise money for their youth club and we need your help!
We will be doing the following fundraising event this year.
Sponsored Hadrian's Wall Hike - 31st May 2025
Sponsored Litter Pick - Keep Pocklington Clean - date coming soon
YPC Epic Jumble Sale - date coming soon
YPC Charity Auction Evening - date coming soon
May 31st 2025 -🚶♂️ Our Youth Club is Taking on Hadrian’s Wall! 🚶♀️
Our young people are embarking on an epic 13-mile hike from Chollerford to Steel Rigg—a half-marathon trek along part of the stunning Hadrian’s Wall—to raise vital funds for our youth club!
Our youth club is a space where young people can connect, grow, and feel supported. We provide a safe environment, activities, and opportunities, but we need your help to keep it going!
Every donation will go towards improving our youth club, funding activities, and ensuring we can continue to offer a space where young people can thrive.
💛 Support us by donating today! Every pound gets us one step closer. If you can’t donate, please share our fundraiser and help us reach more people.
Thank you for believing in young people and helping us make a difference! 🙌
So What is Young People Count?
Young People Count (YPC) is a youth-led organisation dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming space for young people aged 11-18. We are run by a passionate team of youth workers, volunteers, and young people themselves, all committed to creating a place where young people feel supported, valued, and empowered. Our youth board plays a key role in shaping what we do, ensuring our activities reflect the real needs of the young people we serve.
Our vision is simple: to ensure that every young person has somewhere they feel they belong. We provide a space where they can connect with others, learn new skills, and build confidence. Whether they need support with their mental well-being, a place to unwind, or opportunities to develop their potential, YPC is there for them.
We are a small charity and rely on the support of our community, local business and funding. Everything we do for young people is free, so that no young person has to face financial barriers to accessing support or activities.
At our youth club, we run a variety of sessions, including:
- Sports and Physical Activity - In the warmer months, we run weekly sports sessions, we try to think outside the box to make sure everyone feels included, and gives it a go. From football to laser tag, something to get the blood pumping and breathe some fresh air to help clear minds and step away from the stresses of life.
- The Cooking Club – Teaching young people essential life skills, from preparing healthy meals on a budget to cooking for their families. For many, this is the first time they’ve had the opportunity to learn these skills in a supportive environment, and it’s a great way to build confidence and independence.
- Support with Employability & Education - Putting support in place to help young people navigate first steps in employment, including CV sessions, careers evenings, building connections to local businesses and employment opportunities. We help young people by offering homework support, GCSE study sessions, money workshops and life skills workshops to prepare them for the future.
- Creative & Wellbeing Activities – From arts and crafts to yoga and music, we offer sessions that allow young people to express themselves, develop resilience, and explore new interests.
- Mental Health & Peer Support – We provide a safe space to talk, and access support, including free drop-in counselling sessions. Young People can also take part in activities designed to build self-esteem and emotional resilience.
- A Place to Just Be – Not every session is structured, and that’s important. Sometimes, young people just need a safe place to relax, socialise, and feel like they belong.
Why We Are Hiking And Why We Need Your Support
Our young people are passionate about YPC and have set out to raise funds to help keep their youth club running. Like many community organisations, we have been hit with unexpected cost increases—from rent and utility bills to the rising cost of essential supplies. We are actively working on a long-term funding strategy to secure our future, but in the short term, we need urgent support.
We aren't looking for anything fancy; staying open is the primary goal!
The money we raise will go directly towards:
- Keeping our doors open – covering rent and utilities so we can continue providing a safe space for young people.
- Supporting our staff and volunteers – ensuring we have the people in place to run sessions, support young people, and create a welcoming environment.
- Sustaining and growing our activities – funding resources for workshops, cooking sessions, wellbeing activities, and more.
Without this support, we risk reducing our services at a time when young people need us more than ever.
Be Part of the Solution
Your support can make a real difference. Every donation helps keep our youth club open and ensures young people have a place where they feel safe, heard, and valued.
Thank you!