community youth london
London
Community Youth London (CYL) is an independent music and media charity which
manages a variety of community-based services and initiatives, the majority of
which are youth-oriented and led. CYL has developed many approaches with the aim
of overcoming barriers to access so-called ‘hard to reach’ groups using targeted
youth support programmes, marketing campaigns, outreach and alternative
activities. These expertise’s have been successfully applied to our services and
proven effective in attracting young people who have traditionally shied away
from other initiatives. Through our work with celebrities, popular artists and
respected community figures, we have gained the trust of young people in many
disadvantaged areas. As an alternative measure to historical behaviour orders
and restorative justice programs, CYL has delivered a range of one to one plus
group programs that have been proven to not only help young people leave but
also to stay away from a life of crime. Our charity became operational in
January 2007 and quickly gained a positive reputation for our targeted work with
young people, our approach to diversity and our innovative services. Since
inception, CYL has grown from a vision to a reputable charity with an impressive
track record and a growing database of over 47,000+ young people who work in
London and the UK. Taking a multi agency approach towards addressing the needs
of young people who are often marginalised, excluded or hard to reach.
