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Isle of Wight Youth Trust

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust is a local charity dedicated to supporting children and young people on the Isle of Wight.

The charity was formed in 1984 by the late Dr Christine Baksi to provide support for under-25s whose needs were not being met by the services of the time.

They are an independent organisation made up of a professional and passionate team dedicated to creating the best outcomes for the children and young people on the Isle of Wight.

Cllr Lilley with Katie Barnicoat

4, March 2019·5 min read

£1,600 raised for Isle of Wight charities at celebration of ‘Extraordinary Islanders’

The Annual Awards celebrate invention, creativity and skill development and the recognition of creative thought (thinking out of the box) and fighting against the odds of life to achieve extraordinary things on the Island.

Michael Lilley and Muddie

18, February 2019·4 min read

Nominate today for second Isle of Wight Papa Owl Awards

Papa Owl Awards celebrate invention, creativity, skill development, the recognition of creative thought and fighting against the odds of life to achieve extraordinary things on the Island. Tonight (Monday) you'll be able to nominate for the Wise Old Owl Awards and on Wednesday for the Little Owl Award.

youth trust dinner 1

21, November 2018·2 min read

Youth Trust welcomes new patron, Lord Grade, at Annual Gala Dinner

The tenth gala dinner, this time held in Cowes, welcomed 170 guests, including Lady Francesca Grade and Lord Michael Grade.

Wightlink's Keith Greenfield with young members of the Isle of Wight Youth Mental Health Taskforce

30, July 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Mental Health Taskforce sponsored by Wightlink

Wightlink have announced their support for the Isle of Wight Youth Trust's Mental Health Taskforce - which provides peer-to-peer advocacy to young people, helping break down the stigma associated with mental health.

youth trust team

19, July 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Trust shortlisted for ‘Charity of the Year Award’

Isle of Wight Youth Trust CEO, Mairead Healy paid tribute to the dedicated team that works tirelessly to ensure that young people have access to the highest possible standards of service.

youth trust - mental health roadshow with southern vectis

10, May 2018·2 min read

Young Islanders take the lead for Mental Health Awareness Week

The roadshow is a chance for the ‘you matter’ message to be spread across the Isle of Wight, letting young people know that support is available, and that they matter.

karen smith iw youth trust clinical lead

19, March 2018·1 min read

Specialist child counsellor becomes new clinical lead for Isle of Wight Youth Trust

The specialist child and adolescent counsellor has now been announced as the new Clinical Lead at Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

new youth trust board members

21, February 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight Youth Trust: Four new experts join the Board of Trustees

The new members have all had incredible careers working within mental health services in the NHS, charity sector and academia.

youth trust - robby and bob

19, December 2017·2 min read

MP and Bestival founder join forces to launch Youth Trust building appeal

The Isle of Wight Youth Trust launched their ‘Fund our Future’ Appeal last week, aiming to raise £150,000 towards the purchase of a new headquarters for the local charity that helps young Islanders.

youth trust gala at Royal Hotel

29, November 2017·2 min read

Over £66,000 raised at Royal Hotel gala dinner for Isle of Wight Youth Trust

The event raised an astonishing £66,000 for the local charity, breaking all previous records with a 20 per cent increase on last year’s Gala Dinner.

yps with bob seely

10, October 2017·2 min read

Young people encouraged to reach out for help

Young people experiencing mental health issues are encouraged to reach out on World Mental Health Day and seek help from the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

nick and gennive woolston

4, September 2017·1 min read

Nick’s ultra marathon challenge a thank you to Youth Trust

Gennive Woolston shares this frank and sincere post about why her husband, Nick, will be taking on an ultra marathon challenge next weekend in aid of the Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

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