Every young
person deserves
to thrive.
Driven by belief in young people, we take action so no young person in Newham misses out on a safe space, a trusted adult, and a real chance at a better future.
Why we exist
Youth Active exists to champion the mental health and wellbeing of every young person through youth work, outdoor learning and the development of life skills.
Our vision is to support every young person through life's struggles, spark something in them and celebrate every step of their success.
A place for everyone
Every young person, regardless of ethnicity, background or ability, is welcome here. We build trust from day one so every child feels they belong.
Joy, laughter and connection
We create an environment where young people can find genuine happiness, make real friendships and feel part of something bigger than themselves.
Confidence through success
We encourage, push and celebrate young people at every step. Every small win matters and our team makes sure young people know it.
Transform
lives into
success.
Our purpose
Everything we do at Youth Active is to deliver effective youth work for all young people in Newham. We provide a safe space where young people can grow, build confidence and take on real leadership roles.
We noticed young people with nowhere to go and built something better. Through sport, outdoor activity, creative arts and coding, we help reduce youth violence and childhood obesity while giving every young person a real shot at a brighter future.
Physical literacy
Sport and movement that builds healthy habits for life.
Mental health support
Trusted adults and a community that genuinely shows up.
Outdoor activity
Fresh air, team challenges and a break from the screen.
Leadership and team building
Giving young people real roles and real responsibility.
Arts & Craft
It starts with
a small idea.
A colour chosen for no reason other than feeling. A mark on paper that didn't exist a moment before. That's where every creative journey begins.
Creativity
And builds into
something real.
Layer by layer. Mark by mark. Until there's something in their hands that is entirely, unmistakably theirs.
I really love what the organisation is doing right now for the younger generation. Our community needs more diversity and transparency. It is inspiring to see how engaged these young people are!
Mental health and young people
We see you before things get harder.
A lot of young people dealing with anxiety, low mood or trauma never get support until something goes seriously wrong. By then it is so much harder to turn things around.
Youth Active is not a mental health service. But showing up, being part of something, having adults who genuinely know you and doing activities that keep your mind and body active are some of the most powerful things a young person can have. And that is exactly what we offer, every week, for free.
Visit our wellbeing pageEvidence drawn from HM Inspectorate of Probation, Mental Health in Youth Justice research.
Young people do better when they have consistent adults they trust, activities that connect them with others, and support that comes early rather than when things have already gone wrong. At Youth Active that is exactly what we offer every week, in a relaxed environment where young people can simply be themselves.
Every week · Free for all members aged 8–18
What's on
this week
All sessions are completely free for registered members · Refreshments at every session