Vibe Youth CIC

What Vibe Youth CIC does

Vibe Youth CIC is a UK Community Interest Company (Company Reg No. 10556436), founded in 2017 and headquartered at Unit 5 Tawe Business Village, Swansea Enterprise Park. The organisation delivers trauma-informed wellbeing, coaching and youth work programmes to children and young people aged 5-25 in South Wales, with a stated focus on those who have been systemically overlooked, underserved or underestimated. Its service is grounded in the personal lived experience of co-founders Karen Henry (CEO) and Jacob Henry (COO), combined with Neuro-Linguistic Programming, positive coaching psychology, analytical psychology and trauma-informed practice.

The product portfolio is structured as a tiered age-progression pathway: LIL VIBES PROJECT (ages 5-7, 12 sessions introducing emotional literacy), VIBE KIDS PROJECT (ages 7-11, six-week primary-to-secondary transition support), YOUR VIBE PROJECT (ages 11-25, group-based personal development), VIBE AMBASSADORS PROJECT (ages 16-25, peer leadership) and VIBE WORKSHOPS (flexible 60-90 minute or half-day formats). These are supplemented by time-limited funded programmes including the Wellbeing & Innovation Project (Welsh Government Child Poverty Innovation Grant, 2025/26, 52 participants across Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend) and the Bridging Communities Project (National Lottery Awards For ALL funding, December 2024). Delivery is in-person only, by trained facilitators, in schools and community settings.

Revenue is generated through four streams: commissioned services to local authorities, health boards, schools and community organisations on quote-based, multi-year contracts; grant funding from Welsh Government and National Lottery sources; corporate sponsorship and CSR partnerships; and individual donations processed via Stripe. The organisation holds the UK Investing in Volunteers quality mark (June 2024) and was recognised in the Our Swansea, Our Stories Exhibition (November 2024). In May 2025 the board was expanded with three new Non-Executive Directors and a Chair to strengthen strategic, clinical, communications and commercial capacity.

Name

Vibe Youth CIC

Legal name

VIBE Youth CIC

Website

https://vibeyouth.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vibe Youth CIC is a Swansea-based Community Interest Company delivering trauma-informed wellbeing, coaching and youth work programmes for children and young people aged 5-25 across South Wales, with a focus on marginalised and underserved communities. Services are funded through public sector commissioning, grants, corporate partnerships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Wellbeing Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs & Supports (EDAJAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK), Teacher/Provider SEL Coaching & Implementation Training (ECE) (EDACAOAH), Staff Training, Coaching & Professional Development (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAL)

Keywords

• Youth wellbeing services
• Trauma-informed coaching
• Youth empowerment programs
• NLP youth work
• Community wellbeing projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Swansea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Commissioned Services: VIBE Youth CIC delivers commissioned wellbeing services to local authorities, health boards, schools, and community organisations on a contractual basis.
2. Grants and Funding: The organisation receives grant funding from government bodies and lottery sources including Welsh Government's Child Poverty Innovation Grant and National Lottery Awards For ALL Fund.
3. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorship: Corporate organisations sponsor VIBE Youth CIC with different sponsorship levels offering brand visibility and employee engagement opportunities.
4. Donations: Individual donations accepted through online donation system to support expansion of projects and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vibe Youth CIC delivers trauma-informed wellbeing, coaching, and youth work programmes for children and young people aged 5-25, integrating Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), positive coaching psychology, and analytical psychology. Core offerings are structured group projects (Lil Vibes, Vibe Kids, Your Vibe, Vibe Ambassadors) and workshops commissioned by local authorities, health boards, schools, and community organisations across South Wales.

Product overview

Vibe Youth CIC offers a portfolio of youth wellbeing programmes designed as a tiered progression pathway. The core offerings include: LIL VIBES PROJECT (ages 5-7) for foundational emotional literacy; VIBE KIDS PROJECT (ages 7-11) for primary-to-secondary transition support; YOUR VIBE PROJECT (ages 11-25) for group-based personal development using NLP and coaching; VIBE AMBASSADORS PROJECT (ages 16-25) for youth leadership development; and VIBE WORKSHOPS for flexible workshop delivery. These are supplemented by time-limited funded programmes including the Wellbeing & Innovation Project and Bridging Communities Project. All services are grounded in lived experience, trauma-informed practice, NLP, coaching, and youth work methodologies, and can be commissioned by schools, local authorities, health boards, and community organisations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LIL VIBES PROJECT A 12-session project for children aged 5-7 that introduces emotional literacy and self-regulation fundamentals through guided activities and free exploration, building foundational emotional resilience and social connections.
• VIBE KIDS PROJECT A 6-week programme for children aged 7-11 designed to build emotional resilience, self-confidence, and social tools needed to successfully transition from primary to secondary school, with twice-weekly 1.5-hour sessions.
• YOUR VIBE PROJECT A 12-session group-based initiative for 11-25 year olds that empowers participants through self-awareness, emotional expression, and personal development, integrating NLP, positive psychology, and analytical psychology over 8 weeks with twice-weekly 1.5-hour sessions.
• VIBE AMBASSADORS PROJECT A peer-led youth leadership and empowerment programme for ages 16-25 that cultivates future leaders through personal development, social justice education, skills training, and real-world opportunities including co-delivery of training and peer mentoring.
• VIBE WORKSHOPS Structured workshops for young people aged 11-25 that equip participants with tools to navigate wellbeing, relationships, and age-related issues. Sessions are co-designed with young people, informed by trauma-aware practice, and delivered in 60-90 minute or half-day formats for groups of up to 10 participants.
• Wellbeing & Innovation Project A project funded by Welsh Government's Child Poverty Innovation Grant that creates spaces where young people lead and parents play a central role in exploring poverty's impact on wellbeing and developing creative solutions. Includes Innovation Labs, Parent Advisory Groups, and VIBE Community Ambassadors.
• Bridging Communities Project A project funded by the National Lottery Awards For ALL Fund designed to bring diverse groups together through workshops, mentorship, and community activities to promote equity, understanding, and a shared sense of belonging.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52 children and young people directly impacted through Wellbeing & Innovation Project (September 2025 - March 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Higher Plain Research and EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Collaboration with Higher Plain Research & Education for the Wellbeing & Innovation Project. Mark Jones from Higher Plain conducted independent evaluation of the project. The partnership ensures approach is informed by latest insights, evidence, and innovative practice. This is a core strategic partnership informing programme design and evaluation.
• Swansea Waterfront MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2024Partnership hosting the 'Our Swansea, Our Stories Exhibition' celebrating community voices, experiences, and creativity. Exhibition runs from 19/11/24 to 31/01/25.
• Cupra Sinclair AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 November 2024Partnership to support Bishop Gore Comprehensive School Football and Netball Teams for 2024/25 season. Joint initiative providing sports kits to young athletes as part of corporate social responsibility and community investment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• YoungMinds: Leading UK youth mental health charity running SEL and wellbeing programmes through schools and direct services for 11-25 year olds — overlaps VIBE's target age range and policy alignment with Welsh/UK youth mental health frameworks.
• Action for Children: Major UK children's services charity delivering commissioned youth wellbeing, mental health and family support across local authorities — competes with VIBE for the same Welsh and broader UK commissioning pipelines.
• Catch22: UK social business running wellbeing, education and youth inclusion programmes commissioned by local authorities and schools — comparable operating model, scale and public-sector route-to-market.
• Barnardo's: One of the UK's largest children's charities, delivering commissioned youth wellbeing, mental health and SEL-adjacent services through schools and local authorities — a scaled incumbent against which VIBE competes for the same public-sector commissioning budgets.

Direct peers

• Place2Be: UK charity providing school-based mental health and emotional wellbeing support for children, including targeted group work for marginalised pupils — closely comparable to VIBE KIDS/YOUR VIBE in delivery setting and commissioning model.
• National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS): UK charity delivering advocacy and wellbeing services for children and young people, commissioned by local authorities — directly comparable to VIBE's commissioned-services model and target demographic.

Regional players

• Children in Wales: Wales-based umbrella body and service provider for children's wellbeing and youth participation, working with local authorities and Welsh Government — the most directly comparable Welsh region peer.
• YMCA Wales: Regional Welsh YMCA federation delivering youth wellbeing, mentoring and SEL-style programmes in schools and community settings — comparable commissioned-services model within VIBE's South Wales footprint.

Others

• National Children's Bureau: UK-wide children's services body running wellbeing and SEL programmes in schools alongside policy work — adjacent peer sharing VIBE's policy alignment and school-based delivery channels.

Emerging players

• Anna Freud Centre: UK charity focused on children's mental health, SEL and trauma-informed practice in schools and communities — closely comparable methodological underpinning to VIBE's trauma-informed wellbeing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VibeYouthCIC
• Facebookfacebook.com/VibeYouthCIC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vibe-youth-cic
• Instagraminstagram.com/vibeyouthcic

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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