By joining Youth Access, your organisation will be part of a vibrant, growing network of agencies which is nationally recognised for dedication to quality.  You will also receive exclusive access to our unique range of benefits.   

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Youth Access members are also eligible for exclusive discounts with our partner organisation, saving you money and time. 

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Six reasons to join Youth Access TODAY

1) Stay informed and up to date

• stay in the loop with our essential monthly email bulletin
• vital information, carefully filtered to be relevant for your work with young people.
• monthly updates on funding opportunities and policy developments that will affect your service plus research, workforce and good practice news

“..a big thank you for your great e-bulletin… loads of interesting stuff to read and absorb.” (York Castlegate)

• unbeatably low training fees generous discounts and invitations to FREE training events for members
• specifically tailored to your work with young people
• delivered by expert, highly acclaimed trainers.
• and we can come to you...

“More frequent training by Youth Access would be great because it’s so relevant, unique and specialised.” Co-ordinators, Building the Evidence participant

“Excellent day, very well presented and facilitated, with excellent resources “ Feedback on our FREE joint planning and commissioning framework training

3) Resources to boost quality and support your work

• On-line library of resources: funding, policy and good practice
• Download a FREE quality standards manual (worth £65)
• Up to 50% discount on our award-winning specialist publications and publications available to download free Members get substantial discounts on essential services from our partners, for example save £186 on Citizens Advice’s AdviserNet system.
• Our team of national experts are available to answer any questions from Youth Access members

4) Be part of a network of similar agencies

• Join our growing network of 200+ members across the UK
• Feel less isolated –share your experiences with similar agencies
• The Youth Access network is nationally respected and recognised for quality
• Come to our twice-yearly Coordinators networking and training workshops bringing together agency directors to share your expertise.

“It’s important to belong to a professional national body.” Faces in Focus, Southwark

5) Stand up for your interests, nationally

• Youth Access has been championing YIAC services for over 30 years!
• Opportunities to take part in consultation events and other chances to add your voice to the ongoing debate
• Youth Access represents the YIACS sector on a wide range of groups, for example the DCSF’s IAG standards steering group and CSIP Children and Young People group.

“Many thanks to Youth Access for continuing to advocate tirelessly on our behalf.” Face 2 Face, Leyton

6) Evidence to support your case

• Youth Access members are provided with a solid and up-to-date evidence base of young people’s needs and the impact of services to help make your case for funding
• Our recent work includes ground-breaking research into the impacts of legal advice for young people, and young people’s access to counselling services.

"Fantastically interesting... We must pay attention in our report to the situation and needs of young people.”  Prof Dame Hazel Genn, Chair, Public Legal Education Task Force, following Rights to Access seminar

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Do you have a question about how membership could benefit you? Please send an email or phone 020 8772 9900, ex 27 and speak to Marianne Humble, Membership Secretary.