Young Southampton

Who we are

Young Southampton is a membership body of local providers supporting children and young people across the city. 

We are a new organisation, in the process of registering as a charity and our vison is that  in Southampton,  every child and young person can grow, feel happy and safe, have a say in decisions that affect them, and get the help and opportunities they need to do well.

Young Southampton brings together organisations, young people, and communities to strengthen the children and young people's sector. We coordinate and collaborate, amplify youth voice, attract investment, and build a skilled, sustainable workforce that provides opportunities - so that children and young people can flourish across the city.

Our culture and values

At the heart of Young Southampton is a belief that real change happens through people and relationships, not just plans on paper. Our growing culture is rooted in trust, kindness, and connection; the things that make work feel human and powerful.

Our values are 

• BOLD & TRAILBLAZING: We are proactive, positively disruptive, and not afraid to challenge the status quo when it benefits children and young people.

• INCLUSIVE & GROUNDED IN GRASSROOTS: We champion equity and representation, ensuring the voices of young people and small, grassroots charities are prioritised, supported, and resourced to thrive.

• COLLABORATIVE & GENEROUS: We work with openness and kindness, valuing collective impact over individual gain, and celebrating each other’s successes.

• PURPOSEFUL & IMPACTFUL: Everything we do is driven by clear purpose, strong foundations, and a focus on achieving real outcomes for young people.

• TRANSPARENT & TRUSTWORTHY: We communicate clearly, act with integrity, for the benefit of the whole sector not individual organisations 

• POSITIVE & JOYFUL: We bring energy, humour, and care to our work, knowing that joy and hard work together create the best results.