About Us - information & opportunities for young people

Youth Social is a youth‑led social enterprise dedicated to reducing inequalities and improving life chances for young people. We bring together trusted information, youth voice, digital innovation and real‑world opportunities in one coherent ecosystem.

Our flagship webapp, Destination, provides free, youth‑co‑produced content that helps young people feel informed, confident and able to shape their futures.

We work with teens and young adults to co-produce podcasts, information reels, resources and insight that reflect their lived experiences - ensuring everything we do is relevant, relatable and genuinely youth‑led.

Our Mission & Aims

Our mission is simple:

To reduce youth inequality by connecting young people to trusted information, real opportunities and meaningful skills development.

Our Aims

Increase access to reliable, youth‑friendly information
Support wellbeing and personal development
Improve confidence, communication and digital skills
Strengthen youth voice and participation
Enable progression into education, employment and training

Our Vision

A society where all young people — regardless of background — have equal access to opportunity, trusted information and the confidence to influence decisions that affect their lives.

Our Values

Youth‑led and youth‑focused
Inclusive and equitable
Trusted and relevant
Skills‑focused
Collaborative
Purpose‑driven
Innovative and sector‑leading

Directors, Staff and Volunteers

Youth Social is powered by a small, committed team of youth sector professionals and a growing community of young volunteers.

Social Enterprise

Fourteen19 Social CIC operates as a Community Interest Company (CIC) — meaning our purpose is social impact, not profit. We use the name Youth Social to deliver activities to young people and our partners.

Every pound we generate is reinvested into:

Creating high‑quality youth‑led content
Expanding volunteering and skills pathways
Growing the Destination platform
Reaching more young people experiencing inequality

How We Sustain Our Work

We generate income through:

Funded content creation
Youth volunteering programmes
College activation packages
Sponsorship and partnerships

This blended model ensures long‑term sustainability while keeping Destination free for young people.

Policies and Safeguarding

Youth Social is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all young people.

Our Safeguarding Approach

All digital content is moderated and safeguarding‑aware
We prioritise wellbeing over engagement metrics
Staff and volunteers follow robust safeguarding procedures
We work closely with colleges, youth services and local authorities to ensure safe practice

Our Policies Include

Safeguarding and Child Protection – all staff are DBS checked
Data Protection and Privacy
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Digital Safety and Moderation
Volunteer Policy
Complaints and Feedback

These policies ensure that young people can engage confidently, creatively and safely across all our platforms and activities.

This blended model ensures long‑term sustainability while keeping Destination free for young people.