"My students have completed their vocational qualifications in school at level 2. Their expected levels of achievement when entering Y10 were far below this and with challenging backgrounds, there was even doubt they would finish their compulsory education!  I believe Say Yes played a significant role in helping this  and developing their person and giving stretch we could not provide in school.  On theirs and our behalf, thank you."

A.Bowling, Long Field School, Melton Mowbray

About SAY YES UK

Our Mission

SAY YES UK is dedicated to enabling the young people to become more confident citizens who are able to contribute something to the world in which they live.

Our History

We have been doing this since 2004, working with many organisations, businesses, local authorities, police, and educational establishments, delivering our programmes to a wide variety of young people across the UK.

 

Say Yes UK aims to:

  • Build knowledge and experience of business amongst young people
  • Develop team working and communication skills
  • Build confidence and self-esteem in young people
  • Address social issues affecting young people, empowering them to make a difference in the communities where they live
  • Engage those young people who may be disillusioned or disengaged with society

 

By working with business partners SAYES can make a big difference in young peoples' lives. Please help create a skilled, happy and hopeful future for the young, by saying yes to SAYES! 
  

“Say Yes provides an opportunity for the voices of young people to be heard  with regard to what is likely to be most effective in tackling social issues such as crime and anti-social behaviour on the part of their peers. Not only does it provide innovative solutions to difficult issues for local communities but it helps young people to learn skills around team work and business that will stand them in good stead in the future in the working environment. Young people are so often seen as the problem, particularly where anti-social behaviour is concerned; this project showcases the talents of the majority of young people who care about their communities and want to see things change for the better.”

Alison Ward, Chief Executive, Torfaen County Borough Council