Who We Are

The Confederation of Heads of Young People’s Services, officially launched in June 2009, further extends the role of APYCO (the Association of Principal Youth and Community Officers formed in 1995). The Confederation represents the interests and advocates on behalf of the heads and senior managers responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of all elements of Integrated Youth Support Services (IYSS) including:

• Youth Work
• Positive Activities
• Targeted Youth Support
• Information, Advice and Guidance work
• Our key principles are:
• Placing the needs and aspirations of young people as core to our function
• Supporting the delivery of Aiming High, positive activities and the youth offer
• Improving outcomes for young people
• Promoting young people’s voice
• Young people’s voluntary engagement in learning experiences
• Young people’s personal and social development
• Young people’s positive contribution to their communities
• Promoting and securing the contribution of youth work

The Confederation is a company limited by guarantee (company no. 6989477) and a registered charity (registration no. 1135823)