Southend YMCA provides a variety of services for young people across Southend on Sea and wider Essex. Their services include accommodation and support for homeless young people, education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, personal support, and volunteering opportunities. The funding will be used to cover staffing costs, including a Youth Work Manager, Youth Worker and sessional costs. The funding will also go towards project costs, as well as activities and marketing and communications budget. The project aims to provide young people with the confidence, skills and knowledge to become leaders, facilitate change and enable individuals and groups to take control over their lives and environment within their communities