Youth Work Gives Young People A Voice

Young Somerset has published its latest Impact Report, offering a powerful insight into the breadth of support provided to children, young people and families across the county.

Originally founded as the Somerset Rural Youth Project, Young Somerset continues to put young people at the heart of its work—delivering targeted youth services, early mental health interventions, wellbeing support, and alternative education. The report highlights achievements across rural, urban and coastal communities, with over 7,400 individual contacts through the Mental Health Support Team and more than 14,700 direct hours with young people delivered through targeted youth support.

Initiatives like the Bold & Brave café and shop in Taunton are equipping young people with enterprise skills and confidence, while the Young Rangers programme provides hands-on outdoor learning and conservation experience in the Quantocks. Early years workshops, parenting support, and community wellbeing services round out a holistic offer designed to meet the varied needs of young people across Somerset.

Read the full report and find out more here