Supporting young women to

R.E.A.C.H higher

R.E.A.C.H.higher

Recreation Education Art Career Support Health & Wellness

Teen Action aids marginalised young women transitioning to employment and independent living, creating better futures.

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Individuals supported this year

“There was an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement. The quality of relationships with young people came across very strongly.”

Beth Williams, London Youth Quality assurance Officer

Our Vision

A world in which all young people have equal opportunities, regardless of their ethnicity, abilities, socio-economic circumstances or individual needs.

It’s a turbulent world for adolescents.

The transition from childhood to adulthood, education to employment and dependency to independent living is daunting and fraught with challenges for most.

These difficulties increase two-fold for young people experiencing socio-economic and racial inequalities.

– The Independent

Little Opportunities

1/3
of adults hold a professional qualification

Limited Resources

20%
The median ranking of our local area on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation

Low Income

58%
of families (below retirement age) receive means-tested benefits.

Teen Action is a refuge for these young people, providing holistic support to directly challenge the poverty and inequalities experienced by users.

Our Mission

To give marginalised young women from minority communities access to bespoke programs and support, helping them to reach their potential; and to ease the transition to adulthood, employment and independent living.

"First-hand reports from the young people tell me that they benefit from a wide range of projects and training programmes and gain skills that equip them for employment and for life.”

Toby Direnfeld, Beis Malka Secondary School teacher

Our Strategic Aims

Supporting young women to REACH higher

Recreation

Provide leisure opportunities, trips and bi-annual youth-led retreats.

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Education

Provide a variety of accredited courses, programs and mentoring to increase educational attainment.

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Arts

Provide a range of creative arts programs, designed to develop skills.

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Career support

Provide support and pathways towards employment.

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Health & Wellbeing

Promote healthy living through sport, healthy lifestyles and wellbeing initiatives.

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Our young people say…

Comments from the young women at the heart of our community

”It was a really positive and rewarding experience to work with Teen Action Trustees and Director to support my community over the past year – giving to others and making change in peoples’ life is the most empowering act and I hope many more Gen Z will recognize the value of youth leadership and come on board to help the world be a better place.”

“I love the Social Talk Shop sessions. There is such an easy atmosphere and we have really great discussions about communication and feelings.”

"Thank you Teen Action for providing Get a Job. I learned many new skills and created a professional CV. I am very prepared to sit through an interview and build professional relationships at work, all due to the great guidance I received."

"I met lots of new friends at Creative Break and had a fun time. Thank you!"

“I loved calling in on the phone during the lockdown – it gave structure to my day and motivated me to do other work as well.”

“The thought of independent living made me anxious, but the programmes I’ve joined, the confidence I’ve developed and most of all Teen Action’s unwavering support, enabled me to make the transition more easily.”