EMPOWERING CHANGE, ONE STEP AT A TIME!
Welcome to UTurn4Support
Supporting young people to build confidence, develop skills, make positive connections and access opportunities.
Based in Clacton-on-Sea, we provide mentoring, activities, targeted programmes, Holiday Clubs and practical support for young people aged 9–18, and up to 25 for young people with low-level additional needs.
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FIND YOUR NEXT STEP
How Can We Help?
Choose the option that best matches what you are looking for.
Make a Referral
Parents, carers, professionals and young people can request support.
Referral Options →SUPPORT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
What UTurn Does
We create safe, positive opportunities where young people can build confidence, develop skills, make connections and access support.
A PROUD MOMENT FOR UTURN
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
UTurn4Support is incredibly proud to have received The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
This prestigious recognition celebrates the dedication of our volunteers and the contribution they make to young people, families and our community.
Our Impact & JourneyUTURN AT A GLANCE
Support • Opportunity • Community
Clacton-on-Sea
Based in our local community
Ages 9–18
Up to 25 with low-level additional needs
Early Help
Mentoring, activities and support
King’s Award
Recognised for voluntary service
OUR IMPACT
Growing Support & Opportunity
Our Developing Futures project helped UTurn strengthen services, partnerships, volunteering and support for young people and families.
11,500+
Youth & family engagements
40%
Increase in volunteer recruitment, training & support
3 Years
Developing Futures delivery
4
New targeted projects shaped by learning
YOUTH VOICE
Built With Young People, Not Just For Them
Young people help shape UTurn through their ideas, feedback, involvement and Youth Ambassador opportunities. Their voices help influence activities, projects and how our work continues to develop.
Meet Our Youth AmbassadorsREAL VOICES
What People Say About UTurn
The difference UTurn makes is best seen through the experiences of the people we work alongside.
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UTurn gave us support at the right time and made us feel less alone.
Parent / Carer Feedback
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I felt more confident and supported after coming to UTurn.
Young Person Feedback
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Professionals have highlighted the positive trust UTurn builds with young people.
School / Professional Feedback
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Latest From UTurn
See the latest news, young people’s achievements, activities, projects and opportunities from across UTurn.
Latest News Current ActivitiesMORE ABOUT US
Meet UTurn
WORKING TOGETHER
Trusted & Supported By
We are proud to work alongside funders, partners, schools, organisations, businesses and community supporters who help us create more opportunities for young people.
BE PART OF UTURN
Support UTurn
There are lots of ways to help us continue creating safe spaces, support and opportunities for young people.
KEEPING YOUNG PEOPLE SAFE
Safeguarding at UTurn
The safety and wellbeing of young people is at the heart of everything we do. Find out about our safeguarding approach and how to raise a concern.
Safeguarding InformationNOT SURE WHERE TO START?
We’ll Help You Find the Right Place
If you are unsure whether you need support, a referral, registration or activity booking, get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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