Our Young People
*Data from October 2023*
Our young people are experiencing at least one of these needs, however most experience multiple needs which compounds the level of risk they face. On average, our young people face 2 of these presenting needs.
of young people report having mental health challenges.
10% of children in the UK have a diagnosable mental health condition. Just over 1 in 3 children and young people with a mental health challenge get access to NHS care and treatment. 2 in 3 therefore DO NOT get access.
of young people are care experienced.
41% of care leavers aged 19-21 years are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), compared to 12% of all 19- to 21-year-olds.
Nearly 50% of under 21-year-olds in contact with the criminal justice system have spent time in care.
of young people are at risk of offending.
Young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) are 5 times more likely than their peers to become involved in the youth justice system and 3 times more likely to suffer depression, leading to longer term health problems and costs to society.
of young people are at risk of exploitation.
Gang associated children were 77% more likely to have an identified mental health need than other children assessed by children’s services – and twice as likely to have a history of self-harm.
Change and Challenges
89% of Young People have overcome a challenge in the last 3 months. Our Youth Support Coordinators and mentors work hard to support our Young People to build resilience and prepare for challenges ahead.
Some of our young people shared the challenges they have faced since working with Caudwell Youth…
74% of our young people have reported a positive change in their lifestyle choices. This includes cutting down on vaping, increasing exercise, keeping a journal and cutting off unhealthy relationships.
October 2023 report
This report shows progress 6 months in to our 2 year program of support for each young person. We recognise they have a much longer journey ahead of them and this is just the first step.
145 young people
Over 2000 Hours of support
140 Volunteers
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70% of Young People whose presenting need was 'at risk of offending', did not offend whilst working with us.
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93% of young people who were high risk for exploitation when they were referred to Caudwell Youth, have lowered their risk of exploitation.
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31% of young people who were NEET at referral are now EET. This is a significant movement, especially considering the proximity to exam season which we find has a marked effect on the engagement of young people in Education
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85% of young people have said their mental health has got better or stayed the same in the 2 weeks before taking the survey. (it is recognised that people struggle to reflect on their mental health over a period longer than 2 weeks.)
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The percentage of young people who describe their substance use as 'heavy' or 'moderate' has decreased by 13%.
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42% of young people have said their social relationships have improved since working with Caudwell Youth.
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36% of our young people are positively engaging in their local communities; through work, work experience, sport and volunteering, as compared to 25% at referral.
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70% of young people feel they are on track in achieving their goals set at their initial assessment.
May 2023 report
This report shows progress 6 months in to our 2 year program of support for each young person. We recognise they have a much longer journey ahead of them and this is just the first step.
104 young people
Over 1500 Hours of support
97 Volunteers
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87% of Young People whose presenting need was 'at risk of offending', did not offend whilst working with us.
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79% of young people who were high risk for exploitation when they were referred to Caudwell Youth, have lowered their risk of exploitation.
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26% of young people who were NEET at referral are now EET. This is a significant movement, especially considering the proximity to exam season which we find has a marked effect on the engagement of young people in Education
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88% of young people have said their mental health has got better or stayed the same in the 2 weeks before taking the survey. (it is recognised that people struggle to reflect on their mental health over a period longer than 2 weeks.)
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The percentage of young people who describe their substance use as 'heavy' or 'moderate' has decreased by 2%.
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32% of young people have said their social relationships have improved since working with Caudwell Youth.
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46% of our young people are positively engaging in their local communities; through work, work experience, sport and volunteering, as compared to 25% at referral.
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66% of young people feel they are on track in achieving their goals set at their initial assessment.
February 2023 report
A 3 month snapshot
74% have reported a positive change in their lifestyle choices.
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We have referred 1 in 4 of our young people to partner agencies.
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29% of our young people have said their financial management has improved since working with Caudwell Youth.
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74% have reported a positive change in their lifestyle choices. - We have referred 1 in 4 of our young people to partner agencies. - 29% of our young people have said their financial management has improved since working with Caudwell Youth. -
78 young people
Over 700 Hours of support
76 Volunteers
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84% of Young People whose presenting need was 'at risk of offending', did not offend whilst working with us.
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The percentage of young people who describe their substance use as 'heavy' or 'moderate' has decreased by 25%.
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83% of young people who were high risk for exploitation when they were referred to Caudwell Youth, have lowered their risk of exploitation.
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82% of young people have said their mental health has got better or stayed the same in the 2 weeks before taking the survey. (it is recognised that people struggle to reflect on their mental health over a period longer than 2 weeks.)
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41% of young people have said their social relationships have improved since working with Caudwell Youth.
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73% of our young people are positively engaging in their local communities; through work, work experience, sport and volunteering, as compared to 25% at referral.
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74% of our young people have reported a positive change in their lifestyle choices. This includes cutting down on vaping, increasing exercise, keeping a journal and cutting off unhealthy relationships.
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71% of young people feel they are on track in achieving their goals set at their initial assessment.
We asked our young people if there was anything they wanted to shout about, here are a few of their proudest achievements in the last few months.
"I am proud of myself, attended sessions with new therapist, keeping positive behaviour, healthy thinking, staying in contact with everyone and enjoy my time while I can."
"Becoming who I truly am, having gratitude "
"Going to the gym once a week independently. Working really hard at work experience"
"Kept a job for a year. Made new friends. Managing anxiety better. Better relationships. "
"I am proud of building a pc from scratch with my mentor."
"Really proud of my work in my Nan and grandads bathroom, I’m decorating it and really proud of the woodwork"
"I can actually imagine a future for myself!"
"I am proud I found the courage to split up with my boyfriend"