Walton Youth & Community Project

The Walton Youth & Community Project (WYCP) is a grassroots charity committed to changing lives for the better by creating a vibrant, inclusive hub for children, young people, families, and the wider Walton community. With deep local roots and strong values, WYCP delivers educational, supportive, and enjoyable activities that promote personal growth and community cohesion.

Our Mission:
To change lives for the better by fostering positive engagement, inclusivity, and development through accessible, community-led services.

Core Objectives:

Provide targeted support and opportunities for young people and families.
Build meaningful, lasting relationships within the community.
Inspire positive aspirations and personal development.
Promote inclusivity and equality in all services.
Encourage active participation in shaping our work.
Be available when support is needed most.

Key Services:

Youth Clubs (ages 8–19): Social, creative, and developmental activities.
Targeted Support: One-to-one and group sessions, including therapeutic interventions.
Detached Youth Work: Reaching socially excluded youth in their own spaces.
Mobile Youth Bus: Bringing activities to parks and streets to prevent social issues.
Support Project: Critical-time support for individuals and groups.
Social Supermarket: affordable essentials—helping families thrive, not just survive.
Community Engagement: Coffee mornings, training, workshops, and empowerment sessions.
Volunteering Project: Peer mentoring and leadership development.
Education Programme: Alternative learning for excluded young people.

Our Story:
Founded in 1960 as Walton Youth Centre, WYCP became a registered charity in 1994 and evolved into its current form to reflect its broader community focus.

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