Youth Works Northamptonshire

What Youth Works Northamptonshire does

Youth Works Northamptonshire is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO, Charity Reg. No. 1177502) headquartered at the Keystone Centre in Kettering, United Kingdom, delivering an integrated portfolio of youth services across Northamptonshire. The organisation serves children and young people aged 8–25 (with primary emphasis on 11–25), focusing on those with social, emotional or mental health (SEMH) difficulties, LGBTQI+ young people, learners disengaged from mainstream education, and families needing holiday and wellbeing support. Its core service lines are Youth Works Community College (alternative Key Stage 3/4 education rated Ofsted 'Good' with 'Outstanding' in Behaviours & Attitudes), Counselling Services (delivered within the REACH Collaborative of five youth counselling agencies), RE:Start (a 16–25 transitions service commissioned by NHS Northamptonshire to bridge CAMHS and Adult Mental Health Services), Thriving In Life (in-school workshops and family support), Café Oak (a youth training social-enterprise café launched September 2024 in Geddington), LGBTQI+ support groups, a SEND social group, a sexual health drop-in, family support, and Sebastian's Support Service for young people affected by long-term illness.

The business model is a hybrid of public-sector commissioning and diversified charitable income. Core counselling, RE:Start, and TIL services are free to end users and funded through commissioning arrangements with NHS Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire ICB, and North & West Northamptonshire Public Health. Supplementary income is generated through donations via Local Giving, PayPal, Corby Lottery and Easy Fundraising; room hire at the Keystone Centre (workshop room £12–£18/hr and café space £15–£23/hr depending on kitchen use and organisation type); Holiday Club fees (£40 for four days, free for Pupil Premium recipients); and trading revenue from Café Oak. Go-to-market combines NHS/school referral pathways with self-referral via website and Google Forms, supported by an organic social media presence (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok). Operationally, the organisation is small (approximately 12 employees) but delivers services through a distributed network of partner venues including the William Knibb Centre, Corby Mind, and Rothwell Methodist Church, with Ofsted and Charity Commission registration providing regulatory credibility.

Name

Youth Works Northamptonshire

Legal name

Youth Works Northamptonshire Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Website

https://youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Youth Works Northamptonshire is a UK Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Charity Reg. 1177502) providing counselling, alternative education, mental-health transitions support, youth activities, and a training café for children and young people aged 8–25 across Northamptonshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Community Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth counselling services
• Alternative education provision
• Mental health transitions
• Youth community services
• Social enterprise training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kettering

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Funding: Core services funded by NHS Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire ICB, North & West Northamptonshire Public Health through commissioning arrangements. Youth Works delivers services under contract for the REACH Partnership and CAMHS transition services.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Accepts donations via Local Giving platform, PayPal, and Corby Lottery. Fundraising activities include workplace events, Easy Fundraising (turning online shopping into free donations).
3. Room Hire: Rooms available for hire at Keystone Centre during evenings and weekends. Charity and community groups receive reduced rates. Revenue stream from hiring out workshop and cafe spaces.
4. Café Oak Trading: Café Oak operates as a social enterprise providing work and training opportunities for young people. Generates trading revenue from café sales including food, beverages, and local products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Youth Works Northamptonshire is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation delivering free, NHS-commissioned youth services across Northamptonshire for ages 8-25. Core offerings include alternative education (Youth Works Community College), professional counselling through the REACH Collaborative, the RE:Start CAMHS-to-adult mental health transitions programme, the Thriving In Life school-based support service, and Café Oak — a social enterprise café providing work and training opportunities for young people.

Product overview

Youth Works Northamptonshire is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) delivering education and support services to young people in North Northamptonshire. The organisation operates a portfolio of interconnected services including Youth Works Community College (alternative education for learners with SEMH difficulties), Counselling Services (part of the REACH Collaborative), RE:Start (16-25 mental health transitions programme), Thriving In Life (family support in schools), Café Oak (youth training café), and various youth activity groups including LGBTQI+ support, SEND groups, and holiday clubs. The services are primarily focused on mental health support, emotional wellbeing, education, and youth development across Kettering, Corby, and surrounding areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Café Oak: Café providing work and training opportunities for young people; serves food and beverages; winner of Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards Community Café of the Year 2026
• RE:Start

Products and services

• Youth Works Community College

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of key stage 4 learners achieved Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REACH Partnership of Youth Counselling ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth Works delivers services on behalf of the REACH Partnership, which is a collaborative of 5 youth counselling agencies providing FREE professional and confidential counselling for young people aged 11-18 across both North and West Northamptonshire. Funded by Northamptonshire ICB and North & West Northamptonshire Public Health.
• The LowdowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManages the West Northamptonshire RE:Start team while Youth Works manages North Northamptonshire. Collaborative delivery of CAMHS transition services across the county. Contact: Aisling Kelly Gee at The Lowdown.
• Corby MindChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner providing space for counselling sessions, RE:Start services, LGBTQ+ youth group (Corby LGBTQ+ Group), and wellbeing drop-ins at 18 Argyll Street, Corby NN17 1RU.
• The William Knibb CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partner at Montagu St, Kettering NN16 8AE providing space for RE:Start services and Kettering LGBTQ+ group sessions.
• Johnny's Happy PlaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrisis support partner providing Saturday and Sunday support 10am-2pm at Keystone Building, 97 Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9HX.
• Northamptonshire PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint operation with North Northamptonshire Council for Operation Encompass - supporting schools to help children affected by domestic violence incidents.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• The Children's Society: Major UK charity supporting disadvantaged children and young people, including mental health, counselling and youth work programmes. Overlaps with Youth Works' holistic support model for vulnerable 8-25 year olds.
• YoungMinds: Leading UK charity focused on children and young people's mental health, including the transition from CAMHS to adult services. Closely comparable mission to Youth Works' RE:Start programme but at a national advocacy and service-design scale.
• Centrepoint: UK charity supporting young people facing homelessness and disadvantage with housing, health and education services. Overlaps with Youth Works' Information & Guidance support around housing, benefits and life skills for 16-25 year olds.
• Brook: National charity providing sexual health and wellbeing services for young people, including drop-ins and information services. Closely comparable to Youth Works' Corby/Kettering sexual health drop-in for ages 14+.
• Place2Be: National UK charity providing in-school counselling and mental health support for children and young people, commissioned by schools and the NHS. Same core mission as Youth Works' school-based counselling and Community College support, but operating nationally.

Emerging players

• Kooth: Digital youth mental health platform commissioned by the NHS to provide free counselling and wellbeing support for young people in Northamptonshire and across the UK. Competes for the same NHS commissioning pound in the same county.
• The Mix: UK digital support service for under-25s covering mental health, sexual health, relationships and information/guidance — overlapping with Youth Works' Information & Guidance Service and sexual health drop-in offer.

Direct peers

• Off the Record: Network of UK charities providing free, confidential mental health support for young people aged 11-25, including counselling and wellbeing services. Direct functional peer to Youth Works' REACH Collaborative counselling offer.
• The Lowdown: Northamptonshire-based youth counselling charity that co-delivers RE:Start CAMHS-to-Adult transition services with Youth Works, managing West Northamptonshire while Youth Works covers North Northamptonshire. Operates the same target demographic and NHS-commissioned model.
• Corby Mind: Local Mind affiliate providing mental health services in Corby/Northamptonshire and serving as a venue partner for Youth Works counselling and LGBTQ+ groups. Directly comparable youth mental health support provision in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Youth_Works
• Facebookfacebook.com/youthworksnorthamptonshire
• Instagraminstagram.com/youth_works_northamptonshire
• TikToktiktok.com/@youth_works
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/youth-works-northamptonshire

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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