KORI Youth Charity

What is it?

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Empowers youth in London for societal contribution.
Offers interventions, mentoring & training.
Diverse team of mentors & mental health workers.

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Published: 08/01/24

KORI’s mission is to support young people to enjoy, thrive and contribute to the world as valued members of society.

Through youth work and creative facilitation, we provide needed interventions, training, project engagement, bespoke mentoring, counselling, respite, and the opportunity to enrich networks.

We serve young people from predominantly black, and minority ethnic communities aged 13 -30 years from across London. Working to support those in vulnerable positions, including those: struggling with education, training, or employment; that are care leavers, young carers, young parents, refugees, new citizens; and those who are in social situations that put their futures at risk.

What will this involve?
Youth work and creative facilitation, needed interventions, training, project engagement, bespoke mentoring, counselling, respite trips, residentials and the opportunity to enrich networks.
We have 3 programmes:
Not My Label: Supports young people from the beginning of their referral into KORI. Their situation is comprehensively assessed by youth workers to determine any needed interventions and a co-created personal development plan identifies their interests and goals.
Blooming Minds: Ensures that young people are enabled to find pathways into meaningful training, work experience, apprenticeships and careers, that provide personal fulfilment. They are supported by mentors from industries relevant to their goals.
The Vessel UK: The Vessel UK facilitates global learning experiences for young people, providing training in leadership and support to co-create socially responsible, sustainable projects.
Who will I work with?

KORI consists of experienced youth and community workers, industry mentors, counsellors, mental health workers and creative facilitators.
Referral information

Our Referral Form
This form is for use by parents, carers, staff, professionals (healthcare or otherwise), parents, carers and self-referrals over the age of 18.
Recommended resources
KORI Youth Charity recommends the following resources:
Humankind Charity: Support with handling alcohol and drug addiction, housing, youth health
Step by Step: Mental Health counselling and training, combats youth homelessness
Hestia: Mental health, domestic abuse support, elder help, housing, disability, substance abuse
Greenhouse Sports: Helps young people handle life issues through sports
NSPCC: Specializes in preventing child cruelty and provides resources for adults who were abused as children
Samaritans: Available 24/7, Samaritans provides support to those in crisis

Contact information

t: +44 (0)203 874 7074
e: info@kori.org.uk

Instagram: kori_youth_charity

Registered Charity Number: 1142628

My son has been given amazing opportunities and experiences through Kori Youth Charity – mentoring, camps, trips, sailing, cooking, well-being programmes & an understanding of other cultures. All with a common theme – a place to talk, listen and learn.

Harry's mum

Whether you are someone who grew up in the suburbs or had it easy or you grew up in a rough area – being around kids your age and adults who are about your wellbeing, who want you to succeed and want you to thrive – we need this space.

Kiyah-Marie