# SPACE YOUTH PROJECT

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1167902
- **Other names:** SYP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 28, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1167902


## Contact

- **Address:** C/O BOURNEMOUTH &amp; POOLE COLLEGE, NORTH ROAD, POOLE
- **Postcode:** BH14 0LS
- **Phone:** 07973 405280
- **Email:** hello@spaceyouthproject.co.uk
- **Website:** http://www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 WHO ARE LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, GAY, TRANS AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) THROUGH:A) THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS IN LIFE;B) PROVIDING ADVICE, SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.2. THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY:A) THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY;B) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS IN EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY ISSUES FACED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WHO ARE LGBTQ ANDC) CULTIVATING A SENTIMENT IN FAVOUR OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY TO RECREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE LGBTQ PEOPLE CAN PROMOTE AND EXPLORE THEIR CULTURE AND WORK IN THE INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC BENEFIT TO REMOVE ANY SOCIAL EXCLUSION.

**Activities:** We support young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans  or are questioning their sexuality or gender identity in Dorset, including Bournemouth and Poole.  We also raise awareness of the challenges face by this group of young people to reduce incidences of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Geography

- Bournemouth
- Devon
- Dorset
- Hampshire
- Isle Of Wight
- Poole
- Wiltshire





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **HARRY SUSSER** | Chair | July 22, 2007 |
| Charlotte Blanchard |  | Aug. 3, 2020 |
| Laura Hoddy |  | Nov. 24, 2025 |
| Mx Jan Wagner |  | March 24, 2024 |
| Sarah Elliott |  | July 29, 2024 |
| Vanessa Hemsley |  | Feb. 10, 2025 |




