About

At Youth First we believe the relationships youth workers have with young people and the opportunities we provide are the key to helping young people enjoy their youth and develop the skills to ensure a positive future - for themselves and their communities.

Founded in 2016, Youth First spun out of Lewisham Council with the aim to sustain and grow youth work. We provide youth work to thousands of young people a year, with many of those seen on a regular basis.

Our “open door” provision allows for early intervention and is further supported by a street-based team and a number of other projects funded by our generous partners.

Put simply, we’re about putting Lewisham’s youth first.

About Youth First

Youth First was born from the passion of youth and play workers to create a means to sustain and ideally grow youth work.

Youth First Strategy

Read through our organisation's strategy for putting the next generation first.

Mission Vision and Values

We utilise the power of relationships with youth and play workers to provide young people with safe places to go

Leadership

We have an experienced executive management team (EMT) with a track record in delivering youth services in Lewisham.

Funders

We are able to run a free-to-use youth service across London Borough of Lewisham thanks to the generous support of our funders.

Press

From our CEO on BBC4 radio to reporter in our youth clubs. Explore the press coverage we've received over the years.

Careers

We have a team of individuals who want to see the next generation succeed. Explore our current recruitment opportunities here.

Annual Report

Explore our third annual report and audited accounts. The report summarises the year gone and looks to our future plans and challenges.