At the Young Harrow Foundation, we are strong advocates for empowering young people to have a say in decisions that affect their lives.

We collaborate closely with local youth organisations, Harrow Council, and the NHS to turn this vision into a tangible reality.

Discover the projects and initiatives we champion to support children and young people in Harrow.

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This is Harrow

A brand new report that puts together voices of children and young people as well as local data from Harrow Council, NHS and the Police about what it's like growing up in Harrow.

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Change Champions

Since 2018, we have been working with organisations in Harrow to empower them to run youth voice projects in Harrow.

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Harrow Change Makers

The This is Harrow report initiated this programme where local organizations provide free activities for children and young people based on four key areas of support: Poverty, Safety, and Mental and Physical Health.


This is Harrow Report Key Stats

41%
of girls say there are areas of Harrow they do not feel safe
39%
of children are overweight or obese, surpassing the average for England
14%
of children under 16 are in absolute low income families
11%
of young people have recently experienced bullying

Interested in creating a youth voice project?

Share your ideas with us here, and we might offer assistance.

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Organisations running youth voice projects in Harrow

Ignite Youth

Ignite Youth is a safe and nurturing charity that provides meaningful support to young people, in particular those who are at risk of exclusion and involvement in the criminal justice system, aged 11-25 in Harrow and surrounding Boroughs.

Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS)

Centre for ADHD & Autism Support (CAAS) supports, educates and empowers individuals with a diagnosis of ADHD and/or autism, their families, and the community.

The Wish Centre

The Wïsh Centre is a London-based charity that prevents self-harm, abuse and exploitation of young people. It is a free service for young people aged 12-21 who live or go to school in Harrow.



Latest news

YHF Members Newsletter (November)

07/11/2023

Welcome to the Young Harrow Foundation Newsletter - where we will share the latest opportunities for our members and associate members.

Harrow Funding Fair 2023

01/08/2023

Come on the 24th of October to the Harrow Funding fair, organised by Young Harrow Foundation and Voluntary Action Harrow. It's held at Harrow College from 10 am to 2 pm.