Focus Charity

Focus is a youth charity based in Leicester, dedicated to empowering young people aged 13 – 25 to build brighter futures. Since 1988, we’ve worked with over 22,000 young people, supporting those who face challenges such as low self-esteem, isolation, poor mental health, or lack of opportunity. At the heart of our work is a belief in young people’s potential. We use an asset-based, youth-led approach, supporting young people to identify their strengths, develop confidence, and take control of their own journeys. Through volunteering, community action, outdoor learning, and creative projects, we help young people develop the life skills, resilience, and aspiration they need to thrive. Our long-term, relationship-based model ensures that no young person is ever turned away or left behind. We co-design all our programmes with young people to make sure they’re relevant, inclusive, and genuinely life-changing. Current projects include Inspire – our flagship personal development programme; Facing the Future – training volunteers to provide mental health support to young people in crisis; and Breathing Space – a therapeutic outdoor space where nature supports well-being. We believe that when young people are given the opportunity to lead, learn, and grow, they can change their own lives and their communities too.