About us

We are London Youth: a charity on a mission to champion and strengthen London’s youth organisations so young people have the opportunities and skills they need to succeed. We do this with and through our members – a network of 600 youth organisations – and at our two outdoor residential centres, Hindleap Warren and Woodrow High House.  

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Our work

Creating vital opportunities for young Londoners who have the greatest need

We work with our members to give young people inspiring opportunities through employability, sport, arts, youth social action programmes, and visits to our two outdoors centres.

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Developing youth organisations and leading the sector into a sustainable future

We help our members to further their impressive work by building skills and resilience, and making sure their voices are heard.

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Inspiring young Londoners with outdoor learning and trips away from home

Many young Londoners have limited opportunities to leave the city for a day trip, or overnight stay. At our two outdoor learning centres, young people learn and have fun, developing lifelong skills and confidence. 

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Our impact

We’ve been supporting members for 137 years

In 2022-2023, we worked with 571 member youth organisations who supported more than 650k+ young Londoners

15,000

young people enjoyed activities at our two outdoor learning centres, Woodrow and Hindleap

“ "I’m really passionate about adventures but never been able to go. But I feel like Woodrow High House has changed that.”
— Young person

1,442 youth professionals

were supported at over 164 of our training and network sessions 

“ “We take advantage of these networks and opportunities to enhance our youth offer, develop our organisation's abilities, and upskill the team.”
— London Youth member

92% of young people

said they enjoyed taking part in our programmes

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By choosing to support London Youth, you help thousands of young people across the capital access vital support through their youth clubs and other community spaces – places where they feel safe and choose to go. 

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Our residential centres

Woodrow High House

Our residential centre near the Chiltern Hills in Amersham.

At Woodrow High House we create life changing experiences for more than 7,000 children and young people every year. Our 17th century Manor House oozes history and sits in 24 acres of woodland and gardens.

The varied activities and wonderful break out spaces provide children and young people with unique opportunities for learning.

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Hindleap Warren

Our residential centre in the Ashdown Forest, East Sussex.

Hindleap nestles in 300 acres of ancient woodland and offers adventurous activities for children and young people of all abilities.

Over 10,800 young visitors come to Hindleap each year from schools, Special Educational Needs Schools and youth organisations for exceptional outdoor learning and immersion in nature.

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