The Youth Resilience Programme (YRP) is a five-year initiative from 2023 to 2028, co-produced with the community to support young people (10-15 years) in Bradford by enhancing resilience and reducing the risks of exploitation and violence.
The Action Plan for the Youth Resilience Programme has been co-produced with 24 community groups and more than 160 children and young people. The major components of the Action Plan include: Learn More
Annual Youth Forum
To provide young people in the neighbourhood with a platform to express their voices and inform local priorities.
Capacity Building Measures
To build capacity of the grassroot organisations through partnerships, collaboration, training and small grant facilitation.
Encouraging Positive Mental Health
To reduce stigma, engage youth in support services, and promote mental well-being.
Role Modelling and Career Support
To provide mentorship, career pathways, and positive role models from the local community.
Creating safe spaces for young people
Establishing safe spaces where young people feel protected, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Building young people’s confidence
Encouraging self-belief and informed decision-making through mentorship and guidance.
Providing support for children and young people
Connecting young people with mentors who can positively influence their life journey.
Enabling community groups to have grant management experience
Supporting grassroots organisations in accessing and managing small grants to enhance their capacity and sustainability.
Development of partnerships
The strengthening of networks and partnerships between community groups through collaborative approaches to commissioning and delivery of programmes
