The Youth Work Unit (YWU) is the strategic youth work development agency for the Yorkshire and Humber region. It is the focal point for all youth work in the region and has a unique role in bringing together the dual functions of support and development.

Established in 1998, the YWU, a charitable company, works with member voluntary, Local Authority (LA) and private youth work providers, as well as regional and national policymakers. Increasingly, we are working with a broader range of services, departments and organisations all seeking to deliver in line with the Government Every Child Matters and Youth Matters agendas and outcomes:

* Be healthy
* Stay safe
* Enjoy and achieving
* Make a positive contribution
* Achieve economic well-being