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What is LCVYS?
We are one of approximately 70 local and regional bodies which are members of NCVYS, the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services. LCVYS and its equivalents around the country are the only umbrella organisations that bring together the huge range of voluntary youth work undertaken in the United Kingdom today. Approximately 80% of all youth work is currently provided through uniformed, club, church-based and smaller special needs groups.
What does LCVYS do?
• Establish partnerships with all involved in supporting work with young people in both the voluntary and statutory sectors.
• Represent the interests of young people and their changing needs.
• Meet the needs and aspirations of young people by strengthening and supporting the work of their members.
• Provide a forum for debate and discussion. Co-ordinate to prevent duplication of efforts.
• Assist long term development Improve the effectiveness of organisations in delivering quality youth work.
• Raise public awareness of the issues that affect young people.
• Raise public awareness of the work of the voluntary youth sector.
• Provide and promote positive images of young people.
• Advocate on behalf of member organisations and young people.
• Provide information through a weekly newsletter.
The scope of the voluntary youth sector
LCVYS currently involves over 170 organisations which include:
The scope of the voluntary youth sector
LCVYS currently involves over 170 organisations which include:
• General youth clubs and social groups such as Stanton-under-Bardon Youth Club
• Uniformed organisations that work with groups or packs such as Scouts and Guides
• Faith based groups such as the Church Lads' & Girls' Brigades and the Bangladeshi Youth and Cultural Shomiti
• Activity based groups such as the Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre
• Specialist Services for young people such as Open Door
• Services for young people with special needs such as Mosaic and Mencap
• Services for young people with problems such as Apex and LAMP
• Groups that encourage young people to volunteer such as St. John Ambulance
• Groups that help young people to help others such as CRISP
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