Supporting young people and communities towards a positive future

The Positive Youth Foundation (PYF) is a registered charity that has two distinct purposes:

1. Improve outcomes for young people aged 8-25, primarily in the Coventry and surrounding regional areas.

Intensive frontline services to young people through programmes relating to education, employment and training, healthy and safe lifestyles, arts and culture, social action; and,

2. Through co-commissioning, advocacy and influence, to support the local, regional and national youth work sector to thrive. We aim to raise the aspirations and life chances of young people who are facing challenging circumstances through our identified areas of work:

Strategic support to policy leads, commissioners, funders and agencies across the youth work sector. Young people deserve the very best start in life and ongoing support to become the best that they can be.

PYF stands side-by-side with young people on their journey through life. We are well connected to local, regional and national youth work partners and regularly contribute to the shaping of youth policy

When young people attend our sessions, they feel safe and engaged

97%

Felt safe

When attending a PYF session in the last financial year

85%

Felt healthier

For being involved in Positive Youth Foundation programmes

214

Young people

Supported into creative spaces and live performance opportunities since the pandemic

57%

Engagement

In the recommended physical activity levels stated by Sport England (outside of school time), 20% higher than our 2018 Survey

Our Timeline

1996

Coventry Community Sports Initiative delivers its first community session

1997

The project joins Coventry City Council’s Leisure Services Department

2002

Positive Futures programmes begin in 123 locations across the UK, with Coventry a key location

2011

Established as a ‘spin out’ with support of the local authority

2016

Receive ‘Gold Award’ Accreditation from Investors in People

2017

Formation of the Coventry Youth Partnership

2018

Host a Royal Visit from the Prince & Princess of Wales

2018

Awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service

2020

Launch of PYF Connect, our sector support service

2022

Hosted a black tie Celebration & Awards evening, recognising our 10th year as a charity

2023

Delivered our first National Conference – ‘Finding a Future’ for newly arrived young people

Highly recommend

Would highly recommend PYF and will definitely be taking part again. 

Brilliant experience

I absolutely loved participating in PYF and can't wait to join in again.

Great opportunity

PYF exceeded my expectations, I will be recommending to my friends.

Highly recommended

Would highly recommend PYF and will definitely be taking part again. 

Brilliant experience

I absolutely loved participating in PYF and can't wait to join in again.

Great opportunity

PYF exceeded my expectations, I will be recommending to my friends.

Frequently asked questions

Who do you work with?

Young people from as young as 8, up to 30 (depending on programme). We welcome all young people across Coventry and beyond. We have a range of sessions and lots of variety so there really is something for everyone.

How can I get involved?


Young People
Young people can get involved with us by simply turning up to a session or contacting us for a chat to find out more.

Professionals
If you want to refer a young person or collaborate with us you can get to know us more through our socials, @POSITIVEYOUTHUK, or by sending us an email at info@positiveyouthfoundation

Where do you work?

Predominately, the main scope of our work is based in Coventry. We have one delivery centre near the city centre, and our main office is in the city centre.

Head Quarters
Positive Youth Foundation HQ
The Techno Centre,
Coventry University Technology Park
Puma Way,
Coventry,
CV1 2TT
02476 158550

Delivery Centre
Positive Youth Foundation – Youth Base
Hillfields Young Peoples Centre,
38 Yardley St,
Coventry
CV1 5JN

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