Youth development, support and careers
On this page, you will find out about the youth development and support services and organisations across Birmingham.
Foundations 4 the Future
Foundations 4 the Future: Foundations4thefuture is dedicated to providing young people with valuable information and a platform for development. Learn more on the Foundation 4 The Future website.
New Hope Global
New Hope Global: Our vision is to build an empowered, inclusive, community-focused and sustainable organisation dedicated to improving the capacity and quality of life of the most disadvantaged communities. Visit the New Hope Global website.
Think4Brum
Think4Brum: Think4Brum (T4B) is the youth advisory group for Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB), T4B is the 0-25s mental health service offered to help young people across Birmingham. Find out more on the Think4Brum website.
Birmingham Urban Rhythm Network
Birmingham Urban Rhythm Network: BURN is an innovative platform for young people to discover, express, empower and achieve their potential. Learn more on the Birmingham Urban Rhythm Network website.
Act CIC
Act CIC: ACT is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with the commitment to support young people to engage, learn, and make positive transitions that will inspire them to achieve their full potential. Discover more about how Act CIC can help on their website.
Birmingham City Council: Careers Service
Birmingham Careers Service offers impartial career information, advice, and guidance (CIAG) to help young people aged 13 – 19 (up to 25 for those with additional needs) progress into education, employment, and training.
The service is delivered by careers advisers who are professionally qualified to a minimum QCF Level 6 in careers development/guidance. The advisers deliver the service in the Birmingham community and local schools and colleges.
Birmingham City Council: Young People
Birmingham City Council: Young People: Information about Birmingham and Solihull Youth Promise Plus, Sexual Health Services (Umbrella), Youth Centres, Breaking down barriers report. Visit the Young People webpages for more information.
Nacro Youth Support
Nacro Youth Support: We deliver a range of services across England and Wales to support young people. Find out more about Nacro Youth Support on their website.
Free@last - Youth Work
Free@last Youth Work: Youth Work is one of our core strengths and we put a massive amount of time, resources and energy into providing support and opportunities for the children and young people of Nechells. Find out about free@last youth work on their website.
P.O.W.E.R project
P.O.W.E.R project: Through the support of our partners we keep parents informed about issues surrounding youth crime, prevention techniques and how to spot signs that may put your child at risk of getting involved in harmful activity. Learn more about the P.O.W.E.R project on their website.
Youth Services Ashiana
Youth Services Ashiana: We aim to build resilience and character and give young people the confidence and life skills they need to live, learn, work and achieve. Discover more about Ashiana on their website.
Page last updated: 5 March 2024
