A Safe Space for Young People to Build Confidence
Empowering Change, One Step at a Time!
UTurn is a King’s Award-winning youth charity based in Clacton-on-Sea, supporting young people aged 9–18 (up to 25 with additional needs) and their families in Tendring and across Essex.
We offer mentoring, practical help and activities that build confidence and brighter futures.
A Safe Space for Young People to Build Confidence
Empowering Change, One Step at a Time!
UTurn is a King’s Award-winning youth charity based in Clacton-on-Sea, supporting young people aged 9–18, and up to 25 with additional needs, across Tendring and Essex.
We offer mentoring, practical help, activities and programmes that build confidence and brighter futures.
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Who We Are
UTurn is a youth charity based in Clacton-on-Sea, supporting young people and families across Tendring and Essex.
We provide safe spaces, trusted relationships, mentoring, activities and practical support that help young people build confidence, resilience and brighter futures.
About UTurnHow We Support Young People
Youth Drop-In Hub
A safe, welcoming space to meet, chat, relax and access support.
Mentoring & Support
Tailored support to build confidence, wellbeing and positive routines.
Activities & Clubs
Creative, social and wellbeing sessions that help young people connect.
Workshops & Life Skills
Practical sessions that build everyday skills, confidence and independence.
Individual Support
Support with goals, routines, challenges and positive next steps.
Community Engagement
Connecting young people and families with local support and opportunities.
Our Mission
UTurn exists to provide safe spaces, trusted relationships, mentoring, activities and practical support that help young people build confidence, resilience, wellbeing and positive aspirations.
We work alongside young people, families, schools, volunteers, local services and the wider community to create positive change.
Our Impact
UTurn provides safe spaces, trusted adults, mentoring, youth activities and practical support
for young people and families across Tendring and Essex.
Youth and family engagements through the Developing Futures project
Increase in volunteer recruitment, training and support
Areas supported across Tendring and Colchester
New targeted projects developed from community learning
Growing Future Leaders
We are proud to see young people grow through support, mentoring and belonging — becoming Youth Ambassadors, role models and leaders within their community.
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Activities & Workshops
Weekly clubs, wellbeing activities, youth sessions and workshops.
See What’s OnWe’ve been chosen by East of England Co-op
UTurn has been chosen by the East of England Co-op’s Fronks Road store in Harwich as their Local Giving charity for summer 2026.
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Essex VVU Youth Resource Network
UTurn is proudly funded by Essex Violence and Vulnerability Unit to help deliver the Youth Resource Network in Tendring.
This support helps us connect young people, families, schools and professionals with local support, safe spaces and positive activities.
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UTurn is grateful to every funder, business, partner, volunteer, donor and community supporter who helps us create safer, stronger futures for young people.
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Whether you are a young person, parent, carer, professional, volunteer or supporter, UTurn is here to help you find the right next step.
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