Our Youth Programmes
📢 Youth Wellbeing & Life Skills Programme 📢
Your Future. Your Choice. Your Journey.
Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO) is proud to introduce our FREE 1 Year Youth Programme, delivered in partnership with Our Minds Matter and Sporting Aid.
Directly managed and run by a qualified youth worker, this programme provides a safe, structured, and empowering environment for young people in Bedford to build personal resilience, gain qualifications, and prepare for adulthood.
🌟 For Young People
Looking to gain independence, boost your mental health, or build a standout CV? Our sessions are tailored to help you reach your goals alongside peers in a fun, relaxed environment.
What you will experience:
- Cooking & Life Skills: Master basic cooking, nutrition, and everyday life management.
- Trips & Adventures: Take part in team building trips, outdoor visits, and local excursions.
- Mental Health First Aid Training: Learn how to look after your emotional health and support others.
- Employment & Workplace Skills: Professional support with CV building, job applications, and interview confidence.
- Volunteering & Leadership: Put your skills to work on local projects and earn reference credentials.
Key Highlights:
- Eligibility: Ages 16 to 18 residing in Bedford (up to 25 based on specific needs or criteria).
- Delivery: Fully facilitated by a qualified youth worker.
- Cost: 100% FREE / Fully Funded.
- Qualifications: Earn accredited training and certificates to enhance college or job applications.
⚠️ Spaces are limited. We maintain smaller group sizes to ensure every young person gets dedicated support.
How to Apply: Email admin@qpco.org.uk with your name, age, contact details, and a short note on why you would like to participate.
🤝 For Referral Partners & Professional Agencies
We invite schools, colleges, social care teams, youth agencies, housing providers, and community organizations across Bedford to refer young people who would benefit from targeted life skills and wellbeing support.
Why Refer to QPCO?
- Qualified Staff: Sessions are developed and facilitated by a certified youth professional with expertise in safeguarding, engagement, and youth advocacy.
- Structured Pathways: We combine practical daily living skills with formal mental health first aid and employability training.
- Preventative Support: Our sessions provide protective factors against social isolation, unemployment, and mental health crises.
- Recognised Credentials: Young people leave the programme with tangible certificates, updated CVs, and references.
How to Make a Referral:
To refer a young person aged 16 to 18 (or up to 25 with additional needs), please contact our team directly.
- Direct Email: Send details or referral queries to admin@qpco.org.uk or complete the interest form via the QR code.
- Delivered by: Queen’s Park Community Organisation (QPCO)
- Partners: Our Minds Matter & Sporting Aid
- Funded by: Frank Branston Fund, managed by Bedfordshire & Luton Community Foundation (BLCF)