The Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project (YOP) is a registered charity, set up by Mike Hibbs in his Mayoral year of 1994. The project works in partnership with Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC), Uttlesford District Council and Essex County Council, and gratefully acknowledges grant aid from all three Authorities. The Charity runs a Youth Club at the Resource Centre in Fairycroft Road, on Wednesday and Friday nights, and carries out Outreach work on an ad hoc basis, responding to local needs. It employs trained youth workers to administer the Youth Club, assisted by several volunteers; all are expected to have current DBS certificates. The Club offers a safe place for young people, with a range of facilities available, and a constantly changing programme of events.
Saffron Walden Youth Consultation 2026
Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) and Saffron Walden Youth Outreach Project’s (YOP) asked young people to complete the YOUTH CONSULTATION 2026 to be in with a chance to win a £30.00 voucher from a Saffron Walden retailer of their choice! SWTC is delighted to announce that Ivy Clarke, was the winner! She is a year 7 student at Saffron Walden County High School. She chose a Boots voucher! The results will help shape where youth funds are spent in 2026 and beyond – They can be read HERE.
Fundraising and donations
Grant funding only goes so far; the charity is always looking for ways to raise funds to keep this important service for Saffron Walden’s young people going. If you have an idea or an event which could assist the charity in any way, please contact Mike or Colette.
Contact
Mike Hibbs (YOP) – waldenyouthproject@gmail.com
Colette Kerr (SWTC) – events@saffronwalden.gov.uk
Registered Charity 1051335