What a year it has been at CYP! 2019 has been the biggest and most successful year yet of CYP and we are so thankful to anyone that made this happen. CYP have had so many highlights this year but here are a select few. Back in March this year we were delighted to receive…
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One of CYP’s most popular classes is definitely our football sessions. In fact, all of our members enjoy keeping fit and active, and we want to help them achieve this even more which is why we have just launched our #Fit4Fun campaign! We are looking to raise funds for forty-seven yoga classes, and forty-seven cooking…
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On Wednesday 6th November we opened our first ever photography exhibition. ‘Changes’ explores the meaning of community and also showcases the amazing talent of young people at CYP. Accompanied by music performances, spoken word, and speeches. It was a privilege for our volunteers, corporate partners and staff to get to see our young people in…
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During the past few months, CYP has been running a photography project facilitated by Nathan Singh a Ted Baker creative who has volunteered his time to teach a group of young people from CYP the skills to take high-quality photographs. The group have been working closely with Nathan in exploring different themes surrounding ‘their Community’.…
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On Saturday 12th October CYP held the first screening of our new short film ‘Secure the Bag’. In partnership with Silver Streak films, young people got a chance to star and work backstage on the film which enabled them with fantastic opportunities to grow and develop their film making experience. Directed by renowned director Femi…
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Although autumn is in full swing and the days are getting shorter, that still hasn’t stopped our young people from getting their creative juices flowing. We have not one, but two exciting events coming up in which you can view all the work our members have been doing over the past few months. In just…
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Last week CYP members were treated to a weekend away in Snowdonia, Wales. Even with rain, heavy wind, our young people were determined to reach the top. The weather may have been treacherous but fortunately, most of our young people managed to reach the summit. Although it was a flying visit, our young people found…
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Our summer programme has been in full swing at CYP, and it’s safe to say that CYP members have definitely been spoilt for choice with so many activities going on this year! We kicked off summer 2019 with our new filming project for an upcoming short film about life in Islington called ‘Secure the Bag’.…
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Summer is in full swing here at CYP and there are plenty of sizzling activities for you to get involved in. There’s something for everyone in our itinerary. If you’re feeling sporty then we have a whole host of football tournaments to get involved in, as well as circuit training. Or if you would much…
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It was another fantastic evening celebrating what young people at CYP can do at Islington Community Festival last Wednesday. It was also a chance for various community groups in Islington to get together, along with a host of performances and a speech from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Wonderful evening at the Celebrate Islington Community Festival.…
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