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Empowering Youth and Supporting Youth Workers

We are FLAARE a community organisation creating opportunities and experiences that support young people and youth workers across our communities.

Our Story

FLAARE was founded by Izzie and Annie (thats us down there!). We're passionate about enabling access to opportunities and helping young people and youth workers develop their skills and passions, particularly if they don't often get those opportunities.

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Meet the team

Our Partners

FLAARE is at the forefront of redefining youth work training. By combining practical experience with innovative teaching, we prepare youth workers to meet the complex needs of today's young people. Our approach ensures that those who guide our youth are well-equipped to inspire positive change, making FLAARE not just a choice but a commitment to excellence in youth empowerment.

Youth Workers

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Young People

Our mission is to empower young people by connecting them with opportunities to build skills, networks, and create sustained success. Our vision is a world where all young people have access to opportunities to create success in their futures. 

Since the summer of 2022, FLAARE has supported over 40 young people, aged 11-25. We have links to Community and Youth Hubs, Inner City Schools, Colleges, Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and Universities.

TESTIMONIALS

Young people are at the heart of all our work.

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“I would describe [FLAARE] as inspiring and making me gain more confidence in speaking to people.”

FLAARE Participant 2023, aged 14.

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Join our mission!

Interested joining us on our mission, or want to find out more? Fill out the info below and we will be in touch asap! We can't wait to hear from you!

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Youth enterprise programmes can reduce violent crime by 57%, saving the government £3.20-£6.40 for every £1 invested.

Our youth programmes offer role models and legal income paths, guiding young people toward safer futures.

violenCE REDUCTION

FLAARE are building Youth Workers up to be the best models they can be. We also partner with mentors from a range of local, creative and corporate business.

Role models, raise aspiration and allow young people to develop personal skills, wellbeing and future ambitions.

ROLE MODELS

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We are a network.

FLAAREs Youth worker offerings facilitate professional development for Youth workers, and direct access to corporate and business people and spaces.

This network empowers Youth workers, inspiring as strong role models for young people across communities.