Our Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission

Improving the quality of life for children, young people and their families in Dorset

Our Vision

To provide sustainable support for youth clubs, groups and the youth sector, whilst delivering safe high quality services for children, young people and families. We ensure that we operate to the highest possible safeguarding standards.

Our Values

We approach our work with integrity

We support communities to improve the lives of children, young people and their families

We foster resilience in children, young people & their families and embody this quality as an organisation

We celebrate equality and diversity

We promote the rights & responsibilities of all

We recognise the contributions made by staff and promote opportunities for personal development

For more information, please download our 2018-2021 Business Strategy

Latest

Sarah Grant - Trustee
Training Courses

Details of training courses for our affiliated youth clubs and groups, including booking information can be found here
Dorset Youth Association's new CEO

A massive thank you to Dave Thompson, CEO of DYA for 17 years and a welcome to Mike Bennett, our new CEO
Clubs & Groups Satisfaction Survey 2021

In March 2021, we sought feedback from our affiliated Clubs & Groups - here are the results and what they told us about the service we provide!

Our Impact

Dorset Youth Association - Improving the quality of life for children and young people in Dorset.
DYA hosts the Leader of the House of Commons

On Tuesday 18th August 2020, Dorset Youth Association hosted Mr Jacob Rees-Mogg Leader of the House of Commons. He spoke to local groups and young people about issues important to them.
Safeguarding Policy for Children & Adults

Dorset Youth Association is committed to protect the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults in the work it undertakes
Royal Visit

Dorset Youth Association celebrated in royal fashion to mark its 70th Anniversary. HRH The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO attended a garden party at Moreton Gardens on 22nd July 2013.
Our Resources

We are passionate about the work we undertake and are continuously reviewing our Business Plan and Strategy to ensure we work in an efficiently, cost-effectively and appropriate way for the future. Full reports here.
Chairman's Report

The Chairman’s report for the year 2019-20.
Our Credentials & Affiliations

Dorset Youth Association holds the Ambition Quality+ standard which accredits the work we do. For more details click here
Our Supporters

Without the backing, both financial and in-kind, of the following funders we could not continue to provide the support to children, young people and families across Dorset.