TARGETED SUPPORT • EARLY HELP • POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES
Our Projects & Programmes
UTurn develops projects and programmes that respond to the needs of young people, families and communities.
Our work focuses on early intervention, emotional wellbeing, community safety, positive engagement, practical support, skills and youth voice.
RESPONDING TO REAL NEED
Projects That Make a Difference
Our projects continue to develop in response to what young people, families, schools, professionals and community partners tell us is needed.
Early Intervention
Support before challenges become more serious.
Targeted Support
Focused programmes responding to particular needs or risks.
Positive Opportunities
Building confidence, skills, relationships and positive experiences.
Youth-Led Development
Listening to young people and involving them in shaping what comes next.
PLEASE NOTE
Programme Availability
Some UTurn projects are ongoing, while others run during specific funding periods, seasons, referral programmes or partnership projects. If you would like to know whether a particular programme is currently available, please contact us or make a referral.
EARLY INTERVENTION & SAFER CHOICES
Violence Prevention & Community Safety
Targeted early-intervention work supporting young people to stay safer, understand risk, make positive choices and reduce vulnerability to violence, exploitation and offending.
Operation Flourish
Intensive early intervention for young people who may be at risk of exclusion, serious violence or exploitation.
Youth Violence Intervention Project
Mentoring and education exploring youth violence, knife crime, consequences and safer choices.
Operation Shield
Safety-focused work delivered alongside partners, providing practical information and support around serious violence and knife crime.
UTurn 2 Staying Safe
Helping young people explore safe, kind and responsible choices and understand risks within their communities.
Impact Youth Project
Early-intervention mentoring and group work helping reduce the risk of longer-term anti-social behaviour and offending.
Outreach & Community Support
Taking youth work into local communities through street-based engagement, support and positive activities.
Explore Outreach →
CONFIDENCE • RESILIENCE • WELLBEING
Wellbeing & Mental Health
Supportive programmes helping young people understand emotions, build coping skills, strengthen confidence and manage change.
Grow Your Way
Transitions & Wellbeing Programme
Structured support with confidence, change, emotional wellbeing, coping skills and positive next steps. This programme uses an enquiry or referral route rather than the standard paid activity booking form.
Men Too!
Funding-dependent mental health and wellbeing support for young men, creating opportunities for open conversations and practical coping strategies.
Food & Mood
A funding-dependent family programme connecting nutrition, movement and emotional wellbeing through practical support and activities.
Programme availability can change. Please contact UTurn or make a referral so the team can discuss the most appropriate current support.
GET ACTIVE • BUILD CONFIDENCE • CONNECT
Sport & Positive Engagement
Using sport, movement and positive engagement to support wellbeing, confidence, routine, teamwork and social connection.
UTurn 2 Sport
Supportive sport sessions using physical activity to build confidence, teamwork, routine and positive relationships.
Female & SEND Focused Sports & Wellbeing
Inclusive sport and wellbeing opportunities designed to create safe, supportive spaces for young women and young people with additional needs.
UTurn Hub Drop-In
Relaxed opportunities at the Hub where young people can connect, take part in activities and talk to trusted adults.
HELP WHEN FAMILIES NEED IT
Practical & Family Support
Practical projects that help reduce barriers and provide additional support to young people and families during challenging periods.
UTurn 2 Staying Warm
Practical support helping young people access warm clothing and essentials during colder months.
SEASONAL
Warmer Winters
Additional winter support for families experiencing hardship, helping with practical essentials and wellbeing.
SEASONAL
Christmas Present Appeal
Our seasonal appeal helping provide gifts and support for children and young people whose families may be struggling at Christmas.
YOUNG PEOPLE HELP SHAPE UTURN
Youth Voice, Skills & Participation
Creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, be recognised for their achievements, influence decisions and play an active role in positive change.
Youth Ambassadors
Young people helping shape UTurn, represent their peers and take part in leadership, projects and community activity.
Meet Our Youth Ambassadors →
Jack Petchey Achievement Awards
Recognising and celebrating young people who go above and beyond and contribute positively to others.
Qualifications, Skills & Volunteering
Opportunities for young people to develop practical skills, experience, confidence and progression.
IN DEVELOPMENT
Motion to Change
A developing youth-led project focused on challenging gender-based violence and harmful attitudes through peer education.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO ATTEND?
Weekly Activities & Holiday Clubs
Our weekly clubs, Holiday Club, funded activities and community sessions are kept separately so you can see what is currently available and book or register where required.
View Activities & BookingWE CAN HELP
Not Sure Which Support Is Right?
You do not need to know the name of the right project before contacting UTurn. Tell us what is happening and our team can help identify the most appropriate next step.
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