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Who we are

Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is a young people’s charity and company limited by guarantee. In November 2019, the charity was born as a Public Service Mutual from B&NES youth and targeted youth support services. When we set out our mission, at the top of the agenda was increasing opportunities and services for young people. We believed that there were opportunities out there for young people, which we could access as a registered charity; we could work in a more creative and flexible way. We are proud of the roots of the charity, which has a background in youth work, advice and guidance and targeted youth support.

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Our staff come from all walks of life, with many different backgrounds and lived experiences. Many received support from similar services when they were young and want to make a difference to this generation. Our programmes put young people at the centre of what we do, empowering, listening and acting in their best interests.