Who we are and what we do

• SCVYS is an umbrella organisation for Voluntary Youth Organisations
• It is a registered charity No 1129957
• It is governed by its members through a constitution

The Charitable Objective of SCVYS is:

To promote good practice, efficiency and effectiveness of its member organisations for the benefit of children and young people in the West Midlands and in particular, the local government area of Staffordshire and the efficient application of resources for charitable purposes for the benefit of children and young people. This will be done without distinction of sex, sexuality, disability, race. political or religious opinion.

To support and develop work with children and young people, and their organisations so as to enable them to develop their physical, intellectual and spiritual capacities to become fulfilled and responsible members of society.

To improve the quality of life of children and young people through the provision of activities, facilities and information relating to training, recreation, health and independent living.

To enable effective participation by children and young people at all levels by ensuring that children and young people's voice, concerns and issues are represented wherever it is most appropriate.

Our Mission

To ensure the development and recognition of a vibrant, sound and diverse voluntary youth sector

Visioning Statements

• Inspiring and Equipping Voluntary & Community Youth Organisations
• Encouraging Partnership in Action
• Involving and empowering young People advocating the involvement and empowerment of young people (Including involving young people in the governance of SCVYS)

Membership

SCVYS is a membership organisation, our membership includes:

• County Wide Voluntary Youth Organisations with a Membership and Programme
• One off Voluntary Youth Groups with a membership and Programme
• Project based Voluntary Organisations with Voluntary relationship with young people
• Single issue Voluntary Organisations with Voluntary relationship with young people

To find out how to become a member of SCVYS please visit our Membership page