Live Well in Braunton is currently working with young people, schools and various local organisations, to understand and address the challenges that young people face living in Braunton.
We are currently forming a Youth Forum to enable young people to have a voice in their community.
If you live in Braunton and are under 24 or you are a parent/carer that would be interested in being a part of our Youth Forum then please fill out this brief form. We would love to hear from you!
Ask for Jake is a local charity raising awareness of suicide prevention and includes all challenges including self-harming, eating and behaviour issues, drug and alcohol dependency and any other issue which may begin to manifest in young people.
This service ensures that any young person aged 11 to 25 years can access free and confidential counselling, mentoring and a range of support services.
Spark UK is a mental health organisation run by young people for young people.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services assess and treat young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.
We help bereaved children, young people and their families, living in North Devon and the Torridge area, to feel better and less alone in their grief.
Pete's Dragons has a passion for making sure those impacted by suicide are supported.
Kooth is a free, safe, confidential, and non-stigmatized way for young people to receive
counseling, advice, and support online.
Practical tips and ideas, developed by
young people, to help promote and support young people to look after their own, and their
friend's mental health.
Confidential support and advice service for young people under the age of 35 who may be having thoughts of suicide
No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.
Support for people with eating disorders - Beat exists to encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because they know the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery.
Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support is at the core of their work. They empower approximately 1,000 people a month to stay well - and they have the ambition to reach thousands more.
Intercom Trust is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community resource covering the South West.
Our aim is to help young people and better understand and address the needs of young people’s mental health
Improving the mental health and wellbeing of young people through the power of surf therapy
Improving opportunities and outcomes for autistic people age 14+, their employers, and others working with them.
Provides support for young people and empowers them to overcome life's challenges.
We support children and families to develop the skills needed to build resilience and make sustainable change.
Sunrise is a grassroots charity promoting equality, diversity and social inclusion in rural communities in Northern Devon. We work with the community to eliminate discrimination and promote strong, positive community relations through our range of services and activities, which challenge discrimination, help change attitudes and celebrate diversity.
Space delivers professional youth work, community projects and other services to ensure young people have the best opportunities to succeed.
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They work with every state-funded secondary school, special educational needs school, alternative provision & post 16 college, helping them to link with local employers to deliver high quality careers support for students.
Did you know apprenticeships:
Have no maximum age limit
Range from level 2 – level 7 degree
Are a paid job where you earn and learn
All tuition fees are paid by the employer
Can provide a gateway to achieving career aspirations
From 16 – 99 years old, apprenticeships really do provide fantastic career opportunities for everyone. If you’re interested in more information on veterinary apprenticeships please email apprenticeships@cvsvets.com
There are a range of opportunities to volunteer locally for CAB.
From helping at events and fundraising to supporting the office.
Find out more Opportunities - Rural Devon Citizen's Advice (citizensadvicetnmwd.org.uk)
or email recruitment@ruraldevoncab.org.uk
The Tarka Valley railway, is a Torrington based Heritage Railway . our goal is to rebuild the five and a half mile track back to Bideford. So far we have restored the station platform, laid 360 yards of track, the coal dock and sidings in the station yard have also been restored. our next goal is and further 300 yard extension and the building of a halt. we are open every Thursday and one Saturday a month.
“Our railway relies on volunteers of all ages. Some help regularly others occasionally. Some have previous experience but many do not. It’s not all track laying work! There is woodworking, metalworking, painting, store-keeping, gardening working in our shop, as well as behind the scenes work such as fundraising, advertising and marketing. Whatever your skills there will be an opportunity to use it at Tarka Valley Railway”.
Find out more: bluessinger69@aol.com
Barnstaple Youth House is a three storey property on Market Street, Barnstaple. Its purpose is the provide a safe, secure and neutral meeting place for Youth related organisations and people.
It is run by a volunteer committee, and we are always on the lookout for fresh volunteers to bring new ideas to the group, and help in the various projects that we initiate.
If you have organisational skills, and are willing to lend a hand on promoting the group, helping with simple decorating, and developing from ideas to practical outcomes, then we would like to hear from you.
admin@barnstapleyouthhouse.org
Spark UK is an award-winning mental health organisation run by young people for young people. We create resources and campaigns for hundreds of schools across the country.
Spark UK are looking for a School's Liaison Officer and a Resource Development Officer .
THE ROLES ARE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS AND IS NOT PAID
Find out more here: Join The Team | Spark UK
Partnered with HIT Training, the leading specialist training and apprenticeship provider for the UK’s hospitality industry, the Brend Academy has trained more than 330 apprentices to date - representing more than a quarter of our workforce!
We are proud to offer a range of academy programmes for hospitality hopefuls in Devon and Cornwall with a range of level 2, 3 and 4 courses available. Our selection of courses cover all aspects of hospitality and include cheffing, customer service and hospitality management.
So whether you are fresh out of school and considering an apprenticeship, looking to develop your skillset or would like a new challenge, our Brend Academy might just be what you are looking for.
Find out more here: Brend Academy | Apprenticeships in Hospitality | Brend Careers (brend-hotels.co.uk)
Young persons housing advice Devon
Amber service
Child Employment
Law and Support
Youth Enquiry Service, Health and wellbeing Accommodation, Sexual health
Victims of crime
Changing the odds in favour of young people
Supporting Young Carers aged 8-24 yrs in Mid Devon, North Devon and Torridge
DACS offers 1-1 counselling to children and young people aged from 8-21 years of age whose lives have been affected by experiencing domestic abuse.
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