Our Programmes
We deliver creative workshops for marginalised young people from the following groups: NEET, AP, LAC, CARE GIVERS, YO, SEND, SEMH, LGBTQ+IA.
Mental health & wellbeing
Supporting mental health through creative expression and peer support.
We nurture young people’s mental health by creating safe spaces for self-expression, creativity and peer connection. As a trauma-responsive organisation, we recognise and respond to the impact of adversity, ensuring our programmes are supportive, inclusive and empowering. Through our multi-Arts approach and shared experiences, we help build resilience, confidence and a sense of belonging.
Employability
Helping young people build practical skills and access job opportunities.
Our employability opportunities equip young people with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to succeed in the modern workplace. Opportunities include hands-on roles within our charity gift shop, where they gain experience in retail, customer service and teamwork. We also work in partnership with schools and other organisations to provide meaningful work experience placements, preparing young people for future careers.
Citizenship
Empowering young people to become active, engaged citizens in their communities.
We work with young people who may display more challenging behaviours and are often known to local services, including the police. Our programmes channel their energy, ideas and potential into positivity, helping them understand their role in society and the impact they can make. Through 1-to-1 sessions, positive adult and peer role modelling and fostering a sense of belonging and ownership, we support them to grow into active, respected and valued members of their communities.
Our Trauma-Informed Approach
At Innit for Young People, we know that many of the children and young people we support have faced difficult and sometimes life-changing experiences. From loss and neglect to violence or instability. These experiences can shape how a young person feels, thinks, and engages with the world around them.
Being trauma-informed means, we don’t just see behaviours, we look deeper and ask: “What has happened to this young person?” rather than “What’s wrong with them?”
This approach guides everything we do.
We:
- Recognise the impact trauma can have on individuals and communities.
- Understand how it might show up in behaviour, emotions, or relationships.
- Respond by creating safe, respectful, and supportive environments.
- Work to prevent re-traumatisation, so no one’s experience with us causes further harm.
Our work is shaped by six core principles:
- Safety – Physical, emotional, and psychological safety comes first.
- Trust – We’re transparent, consistent, and accountable.
- Choice – We involve young people in decisions about their lives.
- Collaboration – We listen to and work alongside those with lived experience.
- Empowerment – We help build confidence, resilience, and hope.
- Cultural Respect – We honour and reflect the diversity of the young people and communities we serve.
Why does this matter?
Because being trauma-informed means creating spaces where young people feel safe, valued, and supported. Our Hub is a place where they can heal, grow, and thrive. Every interaction with us is rooted in understanding, dignity, and respect.
Workshops weekly times
Wednesday
1-2-1
11:00 - 12:00
Alternative Provision ART
12:00 - 13:00
DRAMA
17:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 19:00
Thursday
Alternative Provision DRAMA
13:00 - 14:00
Project - Whose Art, Whose Culture?
17:00 - 18:00
18:00 - 19:00
19:00 - 20:00
Saturday
ART DROP IN
11:30 - 12:00
12:00 - 12:30
TECH
13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
YOUTH CHOIR
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:45
