Legacy Youth Zone is an award winning youth charity based in Croydon. We are a safe, vibrant space at the heart of the community where young people can be themselves, build confidence, and unlock their potential. Open seven days a week, we provide high-quality youth work and over 20 activities a day, from sports and creative arts to employability and wellbeing support, all designed with young people, for young people.
We support thousands of young people aged 8–19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, creating a place where they feel seen, heard, and valued. Legacy is more than a youth centre, it is a vital community hub where young people are met at their point of need.
Through trusted relationships with inspiring youth workers, positive role models, and consistent support, we help young people develop the skills, resilience, and ambition they need to thrive. Our work extends beyond the young person, supporting families and working alongside schools, local services, and partners to create lasting impact.
At Legacy, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.
As a charity, Legacy Youth Zone relies on the support of funders, partners, and businesses to continue delivering life-changing opportunities for young people in Croydon. There are many ways to get involved, from funding our core provision or specific projects, to forming strategic partnerships that create long-term impact for young people and the wider community.
By supporting Legacy, you are investing in a generation of young people who deserve access to safe spaces, trusted adults, and opportunities to thrive. In return, we offer meaningful partnerships, strong community impact, and the chance to be part of something truly transformational.
Open 7 days a week, providing open access preventative and targeted support for young people
Young people from all 28 wards of Croydon attending
We providing opportunities for young people to access trusted adults
Our Beyond Limits session every Sunday for SEND members is attended by c.70 young people and their families
Through our schools project, we meet young people at their point of need, providing interventions that support young peoples wellbeing and mental health
Over 600 1-1 wellbeing and mentoring sessions delivered
Providing a space for young people to have somewhere to go, something to do and someone to talk to
Young people giving back to their community through the power of youth work
Over 70 volunteers supporting the work we do
Having youth workers and volunteers to talk to has been invaluable.
Kyran, Senior Club Member, Aged 17
Legacy has become so much more than just a place to hang out; it’s my safe place, the one place I run to when things are hard.
Kendall, Senior Club Member, Aged 17
Legacy helps me get out the house, try new things that I've never done before.
Savannah, Senior Club member, aged 16
Legacy has provided a much needed environment, activities and opportunities for young people to this area of London in a safe positive, inclusive inspirational and very relatable way. It is a diamond in the rough.
Legacy Youth Zone Parent
As a private charity, we rely on the financial support from local organisations, community groups and individuals. Thanks to all of those who 'Make their Mark' with Legacy Youth Zone.
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