Berkshire Youth has been dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people across Berkshire since 1940. Some of the young people we support at Berkshire Youth have the weight of the world on their young shoulders – whether it’s anxiety, problems at home or other issues. We aim to lighten their load by providing a safe space with trusted adults, where conversations happen and positive relationships develop that can have a transformative effect on wellbeing, helping young people to develop skills to tackle any barriers they face. Ultimately, enabling them to become the best version of themselves they can be and contribute positively to society.
The impact of our work is profound. Prevention is always more effective than intervention and crisis management. Changing the course of a young person’s life for the better is at the heart of what we do, and last year alone, we recorded over 52,000 attendances at our youth provisions.
​​
Berkshire Youth’s reach spans the entire county, offering something for everyone—from fun leisure activities to essential support services. Together, we’re creating safer spaces, encouraging personal growth, and ensuring that no young person in Berkshire is left behind.


OUR CHRISTMAS WISHLIST
Help us decorate the Berkshire Youth Christmas Tree!​
​
Each decoration on our tree represents a wish from one of the children, young people and carers we support.
Choose a wish. Make it come true. Spread happiness.
The wishes you see reflect the voices of local children, each one offering a chance to brighten someone’s Christmas, to lift a weight, or to spark a moment they’ll carry with them long after the holidays have passed. Your gift helps turn those hopes into memories.
As a thank you, your name or business logo will be placed on our Wish Tree list and included in our social media acknowledgements, celebrating your kindness and the difference you’ve made in our community.
​

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT?
When you contribute to Berkshire Youth, you’re doing more than giving – you’re transforming futures. Your donations fund essential programmes that empower young people across Berkshire, equipping them with critical life skills, mental health support, and safe spaces to grow.
By volunteering or partnering with us, you bring direct, lasting change to young lives in our community. Together, let’s create a brighter, healthier future for Berkshire’s youth. Every donation, every hour given, helps unlock potential and inspire resilience in those who need it most.
​
SUPPORT BERKSHIRE YOUTH TODAY

OUR STORIES
From Anxiety to Leadership: How Waterside Helped Me Become a Confident Young Leader and Passionate Volunteer



















