In following the national lockdown the government has implemented from 4th January, we at LYP are continuing to offer our youth work and support sessions online where possible, with the exception of specific targeted work taking place in line with the new restrictions.
The team are all available to speak to should you have any concerns about a young person. Please do not hesitate to get in contact and we look forward to seeing you all soon.
AllSaints Coffee Shop
Due to the national lockdown AllSaints Coffee Shop is currently closed until further notice. We look forward to being able to welcome you back soon.
Leatherhead Youth Project
Hello and welcome to the LYP website.
LYP is a local charity passionate about helping young people. We offer innovative youth services in Leatherhead, Bookham and across Mole Valley which aim to respond to local needs and help young people to be safe, happy and making positive changes in their lives.
We have a diverse range of projects and activities on offer in order to provide long-term support for ages 11-19, including BFree Youth Café, counselling & emotional well-being support, schools work, evening youth clubs, sports projects, international trips, outdoor expeditions and more!
Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about our work.
We take a relational and positive approach which provides support and skills to disadvantaged young people, helping them to overcome barriers they are facing and build a brighter future. We are a team of experienced youth workers and counsellors who care about the local community, and between us we have a total of 64 years of delivering services to young people in Leatherhead.
Our approach involves...
Every Day Youth Work - Offering services to young people every day to ensure they have things to do and places to go. At BFree Youth Cafe, we offer a safe, supportive base 5 days a week.
Prioritising Relationship - We take a relational approach to our youth work, ensuring that we build positive and appropriate relationships with young people and their families.
Being Holistic - From saying hello to a young person for the first time, through to supporting them into employment as an adult, we aim to offer a holistic service which supports every stage of their development as a young person.
Co-Production - We believe that young people should have the opportunity to shape and lead the youth work they engage in. We have several youth councils and steering groups to ensure young people take ownership over the projects at LYP.
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We are looking for volunteers now! Volunteers help us deliver almost everything we do.
You will need to be able to relate to young people, build positive relationships with them and buy into our teamwork approach. Please contact us for a role description and to talk more about this if you are interested.
We have previously benefitted from individuals completing sponsored events on our behalf, such as Runs, Cycles and Triathlons. If you would like to raise funds for us, please contact us to discuss this further.