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Who we are

Young Somerset is the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first.

Our aim is to work with young people, encouraging them to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live.  Young Somerset works to achieve social and economic outcomes with young people, through the delivery of measurable outputs and outcomes.

Young Somerset seeks to develop a youth work relationship that is open, honest, respectful, trusting and led by the young person.

Our Vision

Our vision is a Somerset where young people feel a sense of belonging, a desire to contribute to their communities and have a future that is not limited by poor access to opportunities and services. 

Our Values

Putting Young People First

We put ourselves in the shoes of the young person.  We provide young people with choice and the opportunity and space to be themselves.  We listen to their views and shape our services and interactions around young people’s needs.  We keep up to date with the latest youth trends and professional developments and use these creatively to support young people in the Somerset context.

Inspiring

We believe in the power of young people and act with energy, positivity, care, heart, ambition and a “can-do” attitude.   We harness our inner confidence, adopt an adventurous spirit and are prepared to learn new things in order to support young people to achieve their best possible outcomes. 

Collaborating

We are inclusive, encouraging, cooperative, helpful and respectful.  We share ideas and value individual contributions.  We work together as one team, supporting and being supported by each other, young people, community partners and other stakeholders.  We use our collective skills and experiences to deliver results.  We listen, professionally, and without judgement.  We work together to achieve common-goals.

Going further

We do more.  We act with willing, resilience and resourcefulness.  We take responsibility for our own actions and persevere to get the best outcomes for young people in Somerset.  We embrace change, adapt and think innovatively.  We make an impact.

Our History

Young Somerset has been making Somerset a better place for young people for over two decades. It began as a small charity in 1997, known as Somerset Rural Youth Project, where it initially focused on the rural areas of Somerset. However, as it has developed over the years, it widened out its valuable youth work service across the whole of the county, no longer just a focusing on the rural areas.

On 1st October 2018 Somerset Rural Youth project changed its name to Young Somerset, to reflect the broader spectrum of its work. As Young Somerset we are continuing to provide outstanding youth work to young people under 25 all across Somerset.

Our Business Plan

Putting Young People First 2018-2021

Published: 25th June, 2018

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

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Young Somerset is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales.
Company No: 3363009. Charity No: 1070693

Registered office: Young Somerset, Unit 2 Suprema Estate, Edington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA7 9BF