Youth and Community Outreach & Detached Work

At AYP, outreach is at the heart of our mission to ensure no one is left behind. We believe engagement begins with meeting people where they are — in their neighbourhoods, schools, and community spaces. Through our Youth and Community Outreach and Detached Work programmes, AYP connects with residents of all ages to listen, support, and empower.

These services will be delivered from the new building, in partnership with XXX and a network of local organisations, ensuring that our work reflects the diverse needs of Brent’s communities.

Key Services We Provide

Youth Outreach

  • Youth workers, mentors, and young leaders visit schools, youth clubs, and local events to meet young people where they are.

  • Sessions focus on listening to young people’s experiences, promoting AYP’s services, and connecting them with relevant support (education, training, wellbeing, employment).

  • Particular attention is given to reaching those disengaged from mainstream services, at risk of exclusion, or facing personal challenges.

Community Outreach

  • Extends our outreach beyond youth to include adults, parents, families, and seniors, ensuring the whole community benefits from AYP’s holistic approach.

  • Community engagement includes awareness campaigns, drop-in information sessions, and pop-up events in public spaces, faith venues, and housing estates.

  • Outreach teams provide signposting to AYP programmes and wider local services, including mental health support, employment advice, and family wellbeing programmes.

Detached Work

  • Detached youth and community work takes place directly in estates, parks, and public areas across Brent.

  • Youth workers and mentors engage residents through conversation, outdoor activities, and informal learning, creating trust and building connections.

  • Detached sessions are especially important for supporting those who do not attend formal programmes or may feel isolated.

Partnership and Signposting

  • AYP works closely with local schools, the police, the NHS, voluntary groups, and Brent Council departments to ensure a joined-up approach.

  • Outreach and detached teams act as community connectors, linking residents with appropriate support pathways and collaborating to address local issues.

Youth and Volunteer Involvement

  • Members of the Youth Management Committee and community volunteers join outreach teams to develop leadership skills and firsthand experience in community engagement.

  • Volunteers receive training in safeguarding, communication, and conflict resolution to ensure positive and safe interactions in all settings.

Our Mission

Through our Youth and Community Outreach & Detached Work, AYP aims to:

  • Reach young people, families, and residents who are not currently engaging with local services.

  • Strengthen connections between diverse communities and local organisations.

  • Promote inclusion, wellbeing, and civic pride across Brent.

  • Ensure the new building is known and accessible to everyone — a true hub for the community.

By bringing people together and building relationships where they live, AYP ensures the new building serves as a bridge to opportunity, belonging, and empowerment for all.

Outputs

  • 1000+ residents and young people engaged annually through outreach and detached work.

  • 150 outreach sessions delivered across Brent each year (schools, estates, community venues).

  • 75 detached sessions in parks, estates, and public spaces annually.

  • 50 community engagement events or pop-ups delivered in partnership with local organisations.

  • 40 volunteers (including young people and adults) trained and involved annually.

  • 100 community members signposted per year to other local services, including health, employment, and family support.

Outcomes

  • Increased awareness and participation in AYP and partner services across Brent.

  • Improved community cohesion as residents of all backgrounds engage in shared activities.

  • Greater access to early intervention and support, reducing isolation and crisis situations.

  • Enhanced sense of safety and trust between local residents, youth workers, and public services.

  • Development of youth and community leadership, empowering volunteers to take ownership of local change.

  • A more connected, inclusive community, with the new building recognised as a central hub for engagement, learning, and wellbeing.