Brook Young People

What Brook Young People does

Brook Young People is a UK-registered sexual health charity (founded 1964; company no. 2466940; charity nos. 703015 in England and Wales and SC045788 in Scotland) that delivers free and confidential clinical, educational, and digital services primarily to young people. Its core products comprise a national network of in-person sexual health clinics, a digital information platform at brook.org.uk covering contraception, STIs, pregnancy, relationships, gender, sexuality, mental health, and abuse, the My Brook online portal (developed with Mindwave Ventures and currently available in Dudley, Manchester City, and Thurrock) for appointment booking, test result management, and contraception/treatment access, the Find a Service tool that surfaces both Brook and NHS clinics, free STI home testing kits, the C-Card free condom scheme, and an interactive Contraception Quiz. Educational offerings include relationships and sex education (RSE) resources, Traffic Lights training, safeguarding and consent courses, autism/SEND-inclusive lesson packs, and menopause workplace training for schools, teachers, and employers.

The organisation is funded through a mix of charitable donations, individual and corporate fundraising, corporate partnerships (e.g., Canesten for the 'Love Your Vulva' content), grants from social-impact investors, and fees from professional education services. All clinical services to end users are provided at no cost, with no disclosed user pricing. Distribution is hybrid: physical clinics across multiple English regions, an NHS-referenced service locator, the My Brook digital portal, and a multi-channel marketing presence across organic social (Instagram, X, Facebook), content marketing, email, and press. Strategic technology partners include DrDoctor and SXT for appointment booking, Firetext for SMS, and SendGrid for email, all operating under UK GDPR with Brook registered as Data Controller (ZA022088) and committed to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility for new digital tools.

Name

Brook Young People

Legal name

Brook Young People

Website

https://brook.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Brook Young People is a UK charity (est. 1964) that provides free, confidential sexual health services, clinical care, and education to young people through clinics, digital tools, and school-based RSE programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sexual Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Social Assistance (624), Educational Support Services (611710), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual & Reproductive Health Services (EDALAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Inclusive Assessment & Testing Accommodations Support (EDAKABAH)

Keywords

• Sexual health services
• Youth wellbeing support
• Relationships sex education
• STI testing services
• Contraception access

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals supporting Brook's mission to provide free sexual health services to young people.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporate organizations who support Brook's work financially and operationally.
3. Fundraising: Various fundraising activities and events organized to generate revenue for the charity's operations.
4. Professional Education Services: Education sessions, training, and online courses for teachers and schools on relationships and sex education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brook Young People provides free and confidential sexual health services to young people across the UK, including contraception, STI testing and home testing kits, pregnancy testing and advice, and wellbeing support. The charity also delivers relationships and sex education (RSE) resources, training, and safeguarding courses for teachers, schools, and education professionals, combining in-person clinics with digital tools such as the My Brook portal.

Product overview

Brook Young People operates a digital-first sexual health and wellbeing service platform centered on the brook.org.uk website. The core offering consists of the main website providing comprehensive sexual health information and advice, combined with the Find a Service locator tool and a Contraception Quiz to help users find appropriate methods. Digital service delivery is enabled through the My Brook Portal (developed by Mindwave Ventures) for users in specific regions to book appointments and manage test results, along with free STI home testing kits. Brook also provides in-person clinic services, education and training programs for professionals, the C-Card free condom scheme, and a Real Stories section featuring personal experiences. The portfolio works together to provide a comprehensive pathway from information access to clinical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• My Brook: Online portal available to people living in Dudley, Manchester City, and Thurrock for accessing Brook services online, developed by Mindwave Ventures Limited

Products and services

• Brook Sexual Health Clinics
• My Brook Portal Online service portal enabling users in Dudley, Manchester City, and Thurrock to book appointments, manage test results, and access STI tests, contraception, and treatment.
• Free STI Home Testing Kits Online service allowing users to request free STI home testing kits, treatment, and contraception through Brook's digital service channels.
• Find a Service Tool Online locator tool enabling users to find nearby sexual health services, including Brook clinics and NHS services across the UK, via integration with the NHS database API.
• Brook Education and Training Services Education sessions, training programmes, and online courses for teachers and schools covering relationships and sex education, safeguarding, consent and bystander intervention, autism and SEND inclusive lessons, and menopause workplace training.
• C-Card Condom Scheme Scheme enabling young people to pick up free condoms from local outlets including pharmacies, youth services, and shops through the C-Card network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services provided free and confidentially to all, including young people under 16

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DrDoctorcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrook uses the DrDoctor appointment booking platform to offer online appointment booking for certain services in some locations. Patient data is collected, held, and managed securely in line with UK GDPR.
• SXTcoreTechnology or IntegrationBrook uses the SXT appointment booking platform to offer online appointment booking for certain services in some locations. SXT removes all data from the platform after an appointment has taken place or when a booking is cancelled.
• Mindwave Ventures LimitedcoreTechnology or IntegrationMy Brook portal was developed and configured for Brook by Mindwave Ventures Limited. Mindwave ensures personal data is collected, held, and managed securely in line with UK GDPR.
• Young Peoples Health Partnership (YPHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrook is a partner in the Young Peoples Health Partnership, working collaboratively to improve health outcomes for young people.
• NHS ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrook services often work together with NHS Health Service providers in partnership arrangements. The Find a Service tool pulls through NHS database listings for NHS and other services.
• CanestenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Canesten for the 'Love Your Vulva' page and vulva education content. Canesten Thrush Combi is developed in partnership with Canesten.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• The Mix: UK charity providing digital-first support and information for under-25s across mental health, relationships, and sexual health. Comparable as a youth digital-first support organization, with overlapping content on sexual wellbeing.
• SH:24: UK digital sexual health service commissioned by local authorities providing free STI testing, contraception, and remote consultations online. Comparable as a digitally-native, free, NHS-integrated sexual health service and direct competitor in the home STI-testing space.

Direct peers

• Stonewall UK: UK LGBTQ+ rights charity providing information, education, and resources on gender, sexuality, and wellbeing. Comparable to Brook's gender/sexuality education strand and B2B education/training revenue model.
• Terrence Higgins Trust: UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity, providing clinical services, education, and digital resources across sexual and reproductive health. Closest comparable to Brook in mission scope, target demographics, and UK charity model.
• MSI Reproductive Choices: International reproductive and sexual health provider with UK operations delivering contraception, STI testing, and clinical services. Directly comparable in clinical sexual health services and education model.
• FPA (Sexual Health Company): UK sexual health charity focused on information, education, and RSE delivery to professionals and young people. Highly comparable in RSE training, sexual health content library, and charity funding model.
• Sex Education Forum: UK membership body advocating for high-quality Relationships and Sex Education and providing resources for educators. Comparable to Brook's professional/RSE training arm and policy influence function.
• YoungMinds: UK charity focused on children and young people's mental health, providing resources, helplines, and education. Comparable to Brook's mental-health and wellbeing strand within its holistic sexual health/wellbeing offering.

Broad incumbents

• Childline (NSPCC): NSPCC-run free, confidential helpline and digital service for children and young people, including on abuse and safeguarding. Comparable in the safeguarding/abuse support strand of Brook's portfolio and as a youth-services charity brand.
• NHS Sexual Health Services: Public-sector provider of free sexual health services through local clinics and digital platforms (e.g., SH:24). The dominant incumbent against which Brook competes and partners via its Find a Service tool and NHS data integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BrookCharity
• Facebookfacebook.com/brookcharity
• Instagraminstagram.com/brook_charity_

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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