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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

3, August 2017·1 min read

Join the fun run for Isle of Wight Youth Trust

Sign up now for the Ryde Harriers Fun Run - which is held alongside the Isle of Wight Half Marathon - and you'll be helping The Isle of Wight Youth Trust.

IOW Youth Trust Southern Vectic Island Youth Mental Health Census

27, April 2017·2 min read

Young Islanders: Have your say in new Mental Health Census

Young Islanders are being encouraged to have their say on mental health in the first ever Island Youth Mental Health Census.

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