The Services for Young People East Herts Team runs a wide range of groupwork projects for young people at our young people’s centres as well as street-based projects across the district.
In addition, young people can make an appointment with one of our professionally qualified Advisers or Youth Workers for information, advice and support with issues such as mental health, sexual health (including free condoms and free chlamydia, gonorrhoea and pregnancy testing) relationships, personal safety, benefits and finances, housing and homelessness, drug and alcohol use. Those who are not in education, employment or training can get help with progressing into education, training or finding a job or apprenticeship. This support is for young people aged 11-18, up to 25 for care leavers or those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Please contact the SfYP East Herts team to make an appointment with one of our friendly Advisers or Youth Worker.
For more information about Services for Young People in the East Herts district, or to join a project, please:
Parents/carers and professionals who work with young people can refer a young person to a youth work project.
Click on the buttons below for full details of the specific youth work projects currently running for young people in the East Herts district.
East Herts Project for young LGBT+ people who need support
The East Herts LGBT+ Project is a supportive and inclusive environment where young LGBT+ people aged 13 to 17 can get accurate, impartial information and guidance on a range of issues including sexual orientation, gender identity, and related topics. The project prioritises safety and confidentiality, ensuring young people have a space to express themselves without fear of discrimination. Typically, the project will include strategies around face to face and online bullying, emotional and mental health support to develop skills in self-advocacy, assertiveness, coping mechanisms and self-care.
The project runs every week during term time.
East Herts Project for Young Adults with SEND aged 18-25
This project is for young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 18 to 25, including those with social and emotional mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing independent living/life skills.
Young adults will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.
The project runs every week during term time.
Independent Living Skills Project for Young People in Care and Care Leavers
At this project care experienced young people aged 11-17 can take part in activities that support independent living, develop communication skills, confidence and self esteem. The SfYP Youth Workers will help them to identify their goals and aspirations and offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.
The project runs every week during term time.
Boys and Young Men's Project
The East Herts Boys and Young Men's Project provides a single gender space for young men aged 11 to 17 to grow confidence and resilience by developing life skills and discussing topics relevant to their lives. We address issues including body image, healthy relationships, stereotypes, and positive role models and offer sexual health advice.
The project runs every week during term time.
East Herts Youth Council for young people aged 11-25 with SEND
This project provides young people aged 11 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) opportunities to express their views on the issues that are important to them as well as contributing to the improvement of services and opportunities within their local communities and Hertfordshire.
The project runs every week during term time.
East Herts Youth Council
The East Herts Youth Council provides young people aged 11 to 17 with opportunities to have their voices heard. Members design and develop social action projects in their local communities, determining priorities, developing action plans, writing funding bids, and are involved in local decision making.
Members work closely with the Youth Strategy Partnership Group (YSPG) which is a forum for local service providers, voluntary and charity sector, and other key stakeholders to collaborate strategically and operationally. The groups work with young people to identify need, promote, deliver and evaluate services for young people in each district.
The project runs every week during term time.
Raising Aspirations Project for home educated young people
The Broxbourne and East Herts Raising Aspirations Project is for young people aged 13 to 16 who are home-schooled (elective home education) or not in formal education. It focuses on building interpersonal and teamwork skills, confidence and resilience. Through interactive workshops and activities, young people can explore topics such as managing their mental and physical wellbeing and setting goals for the future.
The project runs every week during term time.
East Herts Emotional Wellbeing Project
The East Herts Emotional Wellbeing Project supports young people aged 13 to 17 to explore the importance of emotional and mental wellbeing and physical health. Young people will learn how emotional and mental wellbeing can affect physical, social and mental health. It enables young people to develop a positive attitude to change, empowering them to make the most of the opportunities available to them, while developing their knowledge and understanding and learning strategies for improving their wellbeing.
The project runs every week during term time.
East Herts street-based youth work projects
Street-based youth work has an important role in prevention and education. These projects focus on identifying and engaging with young people aged 11 to 17 who may need support from a Youth Worker or who may be unaware of what services are available in their area.
The projects take place in Hertford and Ware every week during term time.
M&M Project for young people aged 13-17 with SEND
The M&M Project is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) aged 13 to 17, including those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The focus is on developing communication and interpersonal skills, confidence and self-esteem in a safe and supportive environment.
Young people will get support from qualified SfYP youth workers, meet other young people with SEND in their area and learn skills to help them live more independently. SfYP Youth Workers also offer individualised support with emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, staying safe, nutrition and cooking, and managing money.
The project runs every week during term time.
Friday Night Projects for young people at risk of exploitation or crime
The East Herts Friday Night Projects are dedicated to supporting young people at risk of exploitation, crime, antisocial behaviour or exclusion from their community. The projects are designed to provide safe and supportive environments in which these young people can get help with navigating challenges and building positive futures. Through engaging activities, the project equips young people to make informed decisions to prevent exploitation, involvement in criminal activities and exclusion from community resources.
Ware Friday Night Project is for young people aged 14 to 17.
Bishop's Stortford Friday Night Project is for young people aged 11 to 17.
Both projects run every week during term time.
Positive Pathways project for young people at risk of exploitation or crime
Positive Pathways is dedicated to supporting young people at risk of exploitation, crime, antisocial behaviour or exclusion from their community. This project is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment in which these young people can get help with navigating challenges and building positive futures. Through engaging activities, the project equips young people to make informed decisions to prevent exploitation, involvement in criminal activities and exclusion from community resources.
