area 43 enterprises
London
Work opportunities at Area 43 (Cardigan Youth Project). A charity, which runs a
Drop-in Centre in Cardigan, providing information, support & training to young
people aged 16-25 & counselling services to those aged 10-30. Developing and
providing a broad range of support services for young people, our aims are to:
Enable children and young people to develop self-esteem and a positive approach
to their lives and their place in society. To encourage them to participate in
learning experiences and decision-making processes that impact their lives and
their communities. Address and combat the problems they face in their home
circumstances, relationships, social and life experiences, paying particular
attention to those challenged by homelessness, unemployment, substance/alcohol
misuse, criminality and discrimination. We are especially interested in working
with those who are socially, educationally, economically or geographically
disadvantaged or have any sort of disability. Provide young people with real
learning opportunities both formal and informal that encourage and allow them to
fulfill their potential. To co-operate with and share good practice and
experience with agencies (both statutory and non-statutory) who provide services
for young people and to forge links and represent the needs and aspirations of
young people within their communities and to the government. Counselling young
people “Coming to Area 43 is kind of like my escape. The vibe is so good her
