TOKKO Youth Space

TOKKO Youth Space

At a glance

Causes

  • Young people

Other details

Organisation type: 
Charity
Geographical remit: 
Local

Objectives

TOKKO runs a range of projects which provide support to vulnerable and disadvantaged young people across the local area enabling them to access support, coping strategies, a safe space and have someone to turn to who will listen to them and help identify manageable steps to take towards a positive outcome. TOKKO identifies where there are gaps in youth provision and looks to fill those with a particular focus on supporting minority and ethnic groups. TOKKO develops partnerships across the local area to support the local community and make a difference within the local community.

Current projects include:

  • Disability project - supporting vulnerable young people with disabilities aged 13-24
  • TOKKO Respect Project (Formerly Hate Crime Ambassadors (aged 12 -16) - Addressing discrimination and prejudice and raising awareness of hate crime through training peer mentors in schools.
  • Freedom Project - Youth specific supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Young Mothers project - supporting young mums up to the age of 25 - lead on all complex cases involving domestic abuse. CSE, at risk of losing their child, gang affiliation, Child Protection, Neglect, Homelessness, Self-harm, mental health.
  • Young fathers project - supporting young fathers up to 25 - lead on areas as above.
  • TOKKO Totz - supporting young parents to develop child parental bond whilst accessing multi-agency support.
  • Interact - offering social action youth led activities and personal development
  • Counseling - offering tier 2 counseling support for young people aged between 10-21to address the need for mental health support for young people (currently offering 1400 hours in 17/18.)
  • Fairbridge (Prince's Trust partnership) supporting those furthest away from the labor market

 

Activities

Vision

‘Improve outcomes and aspirations in the lives of young people’.

Mission:

‘To help young people advance in life through support recreation and leisure’.

Values:

  • Ensure a safe space for young people where their safety and security is paramount.
  • Open the doors to empowerment for young people.
  • Work in partnership with the local community to bring about positive outcomes.

 

About positive outcomes

  • Young people to be optimistic about their future through a range of captivating and fun activities.
  • Provide quality services for vulnerable young people that make a difference.
  • Embrace a youth- led culture that listens and acts on the needs and viewpoints of young people.
  • Embrace young people’s creativity and nurture their talents.
  • Be an inclusive space which respects all young people, staff, volunteers and building users whilst celebrating diversity.
  • Act with honesty, reliability & integrity in all aspects of our work.

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