Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People

Summary
Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People
Mission Statement:
“To further the development and education of young people through leisure time activities so as to help them grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.”
The organization's purpose is to support clubs and projects so they can deliver the best service for young people in Berkshire and give them the best possible start in life.
The main aims of the BACYP are illustrated in their OBJECTIVES:
* To establish, support and develop clubs for young people
* To provide a platform for work related to drugs/alcohol abuse, crime and other social issues
* To work towards the initiation and support of relevant community projects
* To provide high quality training, personal development and activity programmes through a network of national and local partners
* To work in partnership with other specialist agencies, to improve greater social inclusion and financial independence for young people
* To provide an opportunity for the implementation of local and national government initiatives in social development programmes, through the voluntary youth service
* To afford the opportunity to commercial organisations to support the growth of young people in a wide range of sponsored programmes and activities.
Local Network Details
BACYP Involved has shared the following details about using Hear by Right and young people's participation in the organisation.
Current Level using Hear by Right: Emerging
Our Main Strengths: We use youth action teams Young person on our board Youth Consultion Interviews incl young people
Our Main Weaknesses: Only one young person on our board Only 6 managers/staff covering Berkshire
Mapping and Planning Tool
Hear by Right is based around the Mapping and Planning tool. This website provides a space for organisations to share their maps and plans using the tool, both in order to share details of what they are doing locally, and to promote learning between organisations.
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