What we do
HCYC supports vulnerable and isolated children and young people across Harborough District through play and youth work sessions, clubs, and projects using our mobile "Chill Out Bus" and local venues. Founded in 2012, we are a locally focused charity helping 450–500 young people each year to improve their well-being, relationships, confidence, and life skills.
Our Ethos
We want all our projects and services to be of the highest quality
We make sure our work is needed and we work with other organisations when that makes it better
We value and include the views of children and young people in all our work
We work as much as possible in a way that doesn't harm the environment
We think it is important to treat everyone fairly and show others that we do so in all our work
We work with children and young people in a way that includes their family, wider relations and takes account of the conditions in which they live in
We make sure that our staff have the right training and support to do their jobs well and to enjoy working for HCYC
“A bunch of young people, doing fun things”
"The friendships and bonds that have grown during our time here are beyond amazing. Even though it's only an hour, it really becomes some of the best days."
“It is an interaction group. It’s a way to meet people who are in the same or similar situation as you”
"The creative activities help me, for example the stress balls help me feel less stressed. It's helped me interact with people I wouldn't normally meet, and I have come out of my shell."
"I enjoyed all the things we did, especially the smoothies"
Our Principles
Being Professional
Being Responsive
Being Value Led
Being Accountable
Maintaining Purposeful Relationships