Since 2015, Young Harrow Foundation (YHF) has developed a thriving membership of effective, resilient charities and community-based organisations, delivering improved outcomes for children and young people in Harrow.YHF is a member-centric organisation working in partnership with statutory bodies, funders, local businesses, schools, and communities to address the challenges facing children and young people and establish more effective ways of delivering activities that meet their needs. We don’t work directly with young people, but our support offer is designed to have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of children and young people across Harrow.

We have 3 KEY aims:

Unlocking Funding. Increasing access to funding, strengthening sustainability, and addressing gaps in provision. We achieve this through:

• Diversifying Fundraising
• Deliver and Enhance Grant Giving
• Broker funding partnerships
• Funding innovation through pilot programmes.

Connections and Advocacy. Amplifying the voice of young people through our members and the borough-wide Needs Analysis, strengthening member engagement, and advocating for children and young people-focused strategies. We achieve this through:

• Empowering the impact of the Needs Analysis
• Brokering and developing partnerships with Education, NHS and Harrow Council
• Engaging broader member representation and diversity in the Harrow Offer.
• Strengthening communication through digital platforms and website visibility.
• Promote success stories and demonstrate local impact.

Supporting Members’ Growth and Resilience. Building the capacity of members to overcome challenges and maximise impact. We achieve this through:

• Strengthening 1:1 engagement
• Increasing member capacity, skills and qualifications
• Facilitating events and networking opportunities.