Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services

Who we are

Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services (SCVYS) was established in 1982 by a small group of voluntary youth organisations across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent initially as a support network.   SCVYS provides a range of services to member organisations supporting them in their dedicated service of children and young people and ensuring a strong representative voice for the Voluntary Youth Sector across Staffordshire.

SCVYS membership has grown to over 200 member organisations (Feb 2025) with over 900 weekly local delivery sessions to approximately 31,000 children and young people between the ages of 0 and 25 years, delivered by 10,300 volunteer leaders.

Our aim is to help voluntary youth groups to advance the informal education, social development and empowerment of children and young people so they can develop their full potential as responsible individuals and to promote five positive outcomes for children and young people: Staying Safe; Being Healthy; Enjoying and Achieving; Making a Positive Contribution; Experiencing Economic Well-Being.

Our culture and values

Our Vision

A county where all children and young people thrive and their value and contribution are recognised.

Our Mission

Supporting the children and young people’s voluntary sector in Staffordshire to be safe, strong and sustainable.

Our Values

Committed to excellence

Inspiring

Reassuring

Knowledgeable

Dedicated

Supportive

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

SCVYS is a people-led organisation, with equality and diversity central to its work. SCVYS always ensure it meets the needs of the community and its diverse range of VCSE organisations, through fair and appropriate employment and development of the people who work and volunteer for SCVYS.