ONE TO ONE YOUTH BEFRIENDING was established in 1986.
It originated from the need to befriend/mentor young people in the Swanley area of Kent.

Under the governance of CVS it grew in size, expanding geographically into Dartford, Gravesend Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

The number of young people using the service increased, together with the number of volunteers, who give up so much of their time to support the Organisation and without their help, the organisation could not function.

In 1996 One to One Youth Befriending became an independent Organisation. Its delivery of a professional Befriending service for young people became increasingly known and valued and working in partnership increased. Areas of specialism developed – Young Carers, Young asylum seekers, Sherwood Project, music mentoring, Zero tolerance…

2004 saw 121 Youth Befriending becoming a Gold Star Project, awarded by the Home Office and
2005 accredited with the Approved Provider Standard for a further 3 years.

The ethos of 121 YOUTH BEFRIENDING is to challenge disadvantage and recognise the potential in every young person. We always remember that our young people are at the centre of our professional work and we continue to provide a service of priceless riches - care, empathy, fun, support; an opportunity to talk and be listened to, an opportunity to play, an opportunity to learn life skills.

Given the right environment, the support and time to nurture these needs, 121 YOUTH BEFRIENDING continues to fulfil its commitment to the Young people of West Kent.

Your continued support will help to make their childhood a time that they want to remember