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January 20, 2026
Youth Focus South West is best known as the Regional Youth Work Unit (RYWU) for the South West of England. It is an independent hub dedicated to developing and supporting youth work across the region. Guided by the voices of local youth organisations, we work alongside commissioners, providers and young people to ensure the sector remains skilled, informed and responsive to changing needs and policies.
Connect the Sector: As core regional infrastructure, we bring together local charities, youth workers and commissioners to share best practice, lead multi-organisation partnerships and tackle regional challenges collectively.
Deliver Youth Work Training: We provide dedicated youth work training courses to upskill those wishing to come into the youth work sector as well as practitioners already in placement. We aim to build a workforce that is confident and maintains high professional standards across the region.
Elevate Youth Voice: With young people at the heart of our work, we run youth-led research and co-production projects that empower young people—particularly those from underrepresented, rural or coastal communities—to influence policy and design better services.
Demonstrate Impact: Working alongside national partners, we support local youth organisations with the tools, guidance and peer networks needed to measure and showcase the life-changing value of their work.
Bridge Local & National Policy: Part of the national Network of Regional Youth Work Units, we collaborate with national bodies to roll out major programmes locally while ensuring South West voices are heard by national decision-makers.
Together, we are building a stronger, better-connected future for young people across the South West.
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