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

Short Film Competition

During lockdown, DYA are running a short film competition for 7 - 25 year olds (under 10s can have help from an adult!). There will be a new theme each week and a £10 Amazon evoucher prize. Details and terms and conditions can be found here
Our Impact

Dorset Youth Association - Improving the quality of life for children and young people in Dorset.
Family Activities

Activities and ideas for you to do with your families
Face Forward

Our Impact

Dorset Youth Association - Improving the quality of life for children and young people in Dorset.
Family Activities

Activities and ideas for you to do with your families
Leave A Legacy

If you would like to support the work we do in the years to come and continue to provide help where and when it’s needed by including us in your Will, we and our beneficiaries, will be very grateful. Please read on.
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
Our 70th Anniversary Celebrations

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 2018-19.
Our Credentials & Affiliations

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

Dorset Youth Association are a charity and depend on donations and fundraising to keep our projects running.
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.