Our history

Youth Works CIC established

Knibb Arts Project: 3-year performing arts project funded by the Big Lottery Fund
First vocational courses offered to schools

Positive Activities Contract for Corby and Kettering funded by NCC
Jungle Hood production performed at the Lighthouse Theatre
First holiday club held

Became a City and Guilds approved Centre
Awarded NCC Supporting Services Contract for Kettering, working in partnership with Wellingborough and East Northants Women’s Aid, Homestart Kettering and Groundwork

Kettering Mayor’s Charity of the Year

Merged with Kettering Youth Information, an information and counselling service for young people
Acquired new premises – the Keystone Centre

Our NHS-funded counselling service moved to the Keystone Centre

Registered Youth Works Community College – an independent special school for young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties

Registered as a charity ‘Youth Works Northamptonshire Charitable Incorporated Organisation’