Join the largest and oldest network of youth organisations in London!
“The best thing about London Youth is that it helps organisations supporting youth sector join programs, workshops, and be connected with other credible organisations to provide the support and assistance young people need to improve their health and wellbeing.” — London Youth member
London Youth members get access to a comprehensive and responsive support offer which strengthens youth organisations across the capital to ensure their ongoing provision of support and services for young people.
We support our members to provide young people with opportunities they may not otherwise have and help youth organisations to increase and diversify what they offer, so they can continue to provide critical support to young Londoners, right where they live.
Last year, our members made London brighter for more than 650,000 young people.
Click the button below to apply for membership. If this is your first time using the platform, you’ll be prompted to create an account. If you already have an account but don’t remember your login details, use your email as the username and request a password reset. Our team strives to review and process all applications within two weeks.
5 reasons to join
Access our programmes
We deliver programmes to tens of thousands of young people every year to have fun with their friends, be healthy and creative, make positive change in their communities, and shape the kind of city they want for the future.
Gain a badge of excellence
We are committed to supporting our members in delivering the highest standard of youth work across our capital. Our flagship Quality Assurance Programme is recognised by local authorities and funders. Members can also apply for a grant once they achieve a Quality Mark.
Who can join?
London Youth is for all youth organisations who deliver a third (or more) of their youth work in London to young people under 25. Some of our members focus on one specific activity like theatre or sport, while others provide a range of open access services. Some focus on certain groups such as young refugees or those who have become homeless.
Whatever you do and whoever you work with, we’re all London Youth.
How much does it cost?
Our annual membership year runs from 1st April – 31st March, so all our members complete the renewal process at the same time. We have a fee structure that is based on your organisation’s annual turnover of the previous year:
Income under £100k
Annual fee of £100
Income £100k - £1m
Annual fee of £150
Income over £1m
Annual fee of £200
If your organisation joins halfway through our membership year (October – December), you will only pay 50% of the fee, and if your organisation joins between January – March your organisation will pay remainder of the current year, at a 25% rate, plus the next year.
For example, if your income is between £100k and £1m, if you join on 1 January, we will charge you £187.50, and your membership will run until 31 March the following year.
A limited number of bursaries are available to support potential members experiencing financial difficulty, particularly those with an annual turnover of under £15,000. These bursaries aim to ensure access and continued participation, regardless of financial circumstances.
Associate Membership
If you don’t directly deliver youth work in London, you can still be part of London Youth’s network by becoming an Associate Member. Associate members can access our network events and meet other practitioners but are not eligible to access training or Quality Mark. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Get in touch
Contact us at [email protected] or on 020 7549 8800. When telephoning London Youth, you will be required to leave a message and an appropriate member of the team will get back to you.
