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www.WF-I Can Emotional Wellbeing Resource for young people.

The website was developed during in response to young people saying they wanted a space with reliable information, we worked with 22 organisations and service areas to develop the site.

 Got a question about this? Email: info@ylc.org.uk

Training and Workshops

We are currently taking expressions of interest for the ASIST training programme, find out more about the training via this link 

Know what to do if someone is thinking about suicide by following the easy-to-remember TALK steps - Tell, Ask, Listen, and keep safe.

Safe Talk Tickets, Tue 16 Sep 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

Safe Talk Tickets, Fri 17 Oct 2025 at 09:30 | Eventbrite

Alternatively, if you would like to host a SafeTALK session please do let us know via info@ylc.org.uk

 12th September. 09:30 -15:30 Wakefield One. WF1 2EB:     Book here

The session will enable you to increase confidence in using the framework, recognise how it can complement your work, identify and overcome barriers to using it, and share best practices.

Please note that this training is delivered with Public Health, as such your details will be shared with Wakefield Council to book you on the training. 

To book your free place please visit:    www.younglives.net/events/calendar/ 

 News

The West Yorkshire Neurodiversity Programme and All Star, have developed high-quality, practical, and accessible resources to support neurodivergent individuals and their families across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield.

Routes and Routines: a resource for children, young people and their families

Funding

The National Lottery have opened The Million Hours Fund:  This funding is for organisations to give extra support to young people in areas with higher rates of anti-social behaviour. We’ll fund extra hours of youth work to give these young people more places to go and positive things to do.

Million Hours Fund | The National Lottery Community Fund

  Henry Smith Foundation - Holiday Grants for Children

Grants are available for schools, youth groups, not-for-profit organisations, and charities to provide access to one-off recreational trips or holidays for groups of children aged 13 years and younger who experience disadvantage or disability and live in an area of high deprivation.

Application Deadline: 19th November 2025  

Holiday grants - Henry Smith

Pixel Fund Accepting Applications for 2025

The Pixel Fund is offering grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 for UK-registered charities to deliver projects and activities that promote the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults aged under 26 years old and provide a measurable difference to the group’s users.

To apply, groups must book a place at an applicant pre-meeting, which will be held regularly throughout the year. 

The Pixel Fund - UK Mental Health Grants for Charities

🌟 Creative & Active Fund – Apply for up to £1000!

Do you have a great idea to help young people in your community? This is your chance to make it happen!

✅ What’s the Fund For?

Young people (aged 13+) in Wakefield can apply for up to £1000 to run a project that:

• Is creative, active, or cultural

• Benefits other young people (up to age 18, or 25 if vulnerable)
• Makes a positive difference in your community

🎯 Who Can Apply?

• Young people aged 13 and over

• You must live in South East Wakefield, City Centre, or the Five Towns
• You need an organisation to support you and manage the money

 Guidance Creative Active 2025

Application Form Creative Fund 2025

For further funding opportunities 

Funding Opportunities via the VRU

 Jobs

  Opportunities

 Useful information and Articles

Spice Awareness 

Turning Point Inspiring Recovery & Inspiring Futures Wakefield has developed guidance on Spice awareness, its impact on people, and support for practitioners and people in the community.

Please see the link for further information.

 Support for people over 16

Charity Insurance - Specialist Advisers to the Third Sector organisations  

https://www.ladbrook.co.uk/

 Blue Penguin Digital – Websites That Work for You

Let’s be honest — building a website shouldn’t feel like learning a new language and assembling IKEA furniture blindfolded.

At Blue Penguin Digital, we design websites that are clean, smart, and tailored to the people behind the screen. We work with charities, non-profits, youth services, and small businesses who want a digital presence that actually works, without the corporate fluff - we call this Penguin Style!

Based in Wakefield, we believe in supporting organisations that do good, which is why we’re proud to offer 15% off all web development packages exclusively for Young Lives newsletter readers.

🎉 Just mention this newsletter when you get in touch.

🔗 bluepenguin.digital

 Wakefield Recovery & Discovery College 

Utility Aid is the UK's largest energy broker and consultancy for the voluntary sector.  To offer you support with:

• Energy Switching - We will provide you with the most competitive quotes from our fully vetted and trusted suppliers.
• Full Account Management - You will have a dedicated member of the team who will resolve any issues you may experience.
• Net Zero Services & Carbon Reporting - We can support you with achieving Net Zero, wherever you are on the journey! 

Dedicated to providing information and guidance to small charities. 

If you would like to book in a FREE online clinic, click here

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