New Horizon Youth Centre

New Horizon Youth Centre is a UK nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting young people experiencing homelessness and those at risk of violence. Focused on individuals aged 16 to 24, the centre provides a range of services to improve their housing, health, safety, and life skills.

Mission and Services

New Horizon Youth Centre delivers high-quality, trauma-informed services tailored to the needs of its users. These services include:

• Housing Advice: Support in finding and maintaining suitable housing.
• Health and Safety: Provision of mental health support, counseling, and access to medical care through on-site nurses.
• Life Skills: Offering classes in literacy, numeracy, cookery, art, drama, and music production to enhance life skills.
• Education and Employment: Assistance with careers advice, education, training, and job placements.
• Community Support: Outreach programs, including a women's and men's group, gym and fitness sessions, and street outreach services.
• Emergency Support: Provision of free meals, laundry facilities, and showers.

Impact and Outreach

The centre has made significant strides in supporting vulnerable youth, with notable achievements such as:

• Youth Outreach Project: This initiative is aimed at young people who are at high risk of violence and have faced traumatic experiences, such as being stabbed. The program takes a public health approach to address underlying causes of serious violence.
• Safe Accommodation: Over the years, New Horizon Youth Centre has helped place more than 500 young people into safe housing.

By providing a holistic, long-term approach, the centre seeks to change the life trajectories of young people, many of whom have faced poverty and violence.

Governance and Operations

The charity operates with a team of approximately 48 employees and 11 trustees. It has a strong stance on charitable spending, with a significant portion allocated to support current beneficiaries while maintaining resources for future ones. Financial reports indicate substantial charitable expenditure, reflecting its commitment to its mission.

New Horizon Youth Centre's work has garnered recognition for its impact on young people across London, reinforcing its position as a critical support system for those at risk in the community.

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