The lightbulb moment
We saw gaps in local support - young people struggling to know where to go, how to ask, or what help to trust.
So we created EncouragingYou: the kind of support we wished existed.
About EncouragingYou
A youth-led organisation rooted in real community experience.
Welcoming, practical, inclusive, and real. EncouragingYou exists to help people feel supported, connected, and able to move forward.
- Youth-led leadership
- Welcoming support
- Rochdale rooted
Mission
Empower young people and strengthen the wider community through practical guidance, safe spaces, and youth-led support.
Vision
Build a stronger, more connected community where people feel supported, understood, and able to grow.
Who we are. How we work.
Relationship-first
We build trust, belonging, and confidence.
Lived experience
Our leaders understand the pressures first-hand.
Plain language
Clear, simple, and easy to understand.
Who we support
Young people
looking for support or direction.
Parents, carers, referrers, and community members.
Wider community and intergenerational connection.
Trust in practice
Youth-led and relationship-first
Run by young leaders who understand and care.
Safe, positive environment
Welcoming spaces where everyone is respected.
Privacy clarity at the point of contact
We explain how information is used and kept private.
Visible safeguarding routes
Clear steps if something doesn't feel right.