Our Programmes and Grants

This is a programme providing one-to-one mentoring for young women aged between 16-25 who are neurodiverse and/or struggling with their mental health. We take an individualised, trauma-informed approach to each young woman, ensuring they get the support they need to flourish in their lives. Generously funded by the Pilgrim Trust, we are able to take referrals from across our Membership. To get a referral form or for more information, please email jessica.wearmouth@neyouth.org.uk.

The Odysseus Mentoring Programme (OMP) matches at-risk young people from the region’s most deprived areas with volunteer mentors. The project aims to turn their lives around through a bespoke programme of interventions and weekly meetings with their mentor, giving young people confidence to deal with their problems and break the cycle of offending.

Read more here: neyouth.org.uk/youth-organisations/odysseus-mentoring-project/

Members can apply for a grant of up to £1,000 towards projects associated with their organisations. Emphasis will be placed on funding capital costs such as, equipment, resources, programmes staff/volunteer/coach training and development.

NE Youth is a regional provider for the Youth Achievement Award, providing young people with accredited recognition for the work they already take part in within their youth organisation. With 5 levels of awards to work through, starting with just 10 hours of volunteering.

Young people learn how to be safe and respectful to others in a digital world through an engaging and thought-provoking workshop.

Our 5 Steps Development Programme is a tried and tested employability programme for young people aged 16-24 and is a staple part of the NE Youth offer. The programme offers a residential aspect to promote team working and leadership skills, delivers life and employability skills sessions and offers young people volunteering or mentoring opportunities to support them into work.

Young people can take part in a 4 day sports, activities, leadership and development programme, where they will gain vital life skills, become more work ready, build confidence, and have fun.

A tailored support programme to include vital employability skills to get young people ready for the world of work. This programme includes support with C.V. building, confidence, leadership skills and careers support.

An interactive and impactful workshop aiming to teach young people about the risks of violence and knife crime.

First Aid Workshops with the option to gain accreditation. Great for a young person’s CV!

A workshop to support young people to identify ways they can support their own mental health, as well as the mental health of their friends and family.

Workshops to support young people to gain the knowledge needed so they can be fully aware of the risks and dangers of gaming and gambling and where to go for help and support if they have a gaming or gambling related habit.

NE Youth Impact Awards is a regional awards ceremony for young people and youth organisations. The Awards reflect our ongoing commitment to recognise and celebrates the success, achievements and talents of young people, volunteers and staff at all levels within our membership network across the North East.

An extension of our Clay Pigeon Shoot Fundraising Event, this is a fun clay pigeon shooting competition open for young people through our Membership with trophies for the winners. The day includes lunch, shooting instruction, tuition and guns/ cartridges are supplied. This day is generously funded annually by the Terry Lifen Fund.

Come and experience the ultimate muddy obstacle course! NE Youth are proud to partner annually with Challenge Northumberland at Hedley West Farm to deliver this exciting event, with heavily discounted tickets for Connected Members at our Clarty Bairns Day in summer.

We run an annual Photography Competition open to all young people within our membership network. Entries get independently evaluated by a panel and the first place wins a prize!

We are proud to support Regional and Local Boxing Competitions as we have done historically as an organisation.

An enterprise programme for young people. Young people are given £10 and encouraged to grow the tenner through social action.

We run an annual Arts Competition open to all young people within our membership network. Entries get independently evaluated by a panel and the first place wins a prize!

We run an annual Poetry Competition open to all young people within our membership network. Entries get independently evaluated by a panel and the first place wins a prize!

A social action challenge open to young people who are passionate about the environment and want to make a difference. Entries get independently evaluated by a panel and the first place wins a prize!

In celebration of our 85th Anniversary in 2020, we launched the Healthy and Happy Social Action Grants. Groups can apply for a Micro Grant of up to £400, to support young people to make their ideas for activities around the theme of Happy and Healthy a reality. All projects need to be led by young people.