About Us

A place where people and possibilities come together

Reg Bailey Centre is a welcoming community resource with young people at its heart. We help young people advance in life through education, skills, mentoring, careers support, recreation and practical assistance.

We also provide social-welfare activities and support for people whose circumstances create additional need. Our work spans health and wellbeing, food support, education, youth provision, careers, community events, sports and facilities hire. Every service is intended to improve lives, strengthen participation and open routes to greater confidence and independence.




What we exist to achieve

In plain language, our charitable objectives are to:

  • Help young people advance in life and fulfil their potential
  • Develop young people's skills, capacity and capabilities
  • Support young people to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals
  • Advance education and widen access to learning
  • Prevent or relieve unemployment through careers, employability and progression support
  • Provide positive recreational and leisure-time activities in the interests of social welfare
  • Improve the conditions of life of people experiencing disadvantage or additional need

Our approach

We listen

We start with what matters to young people, using their experiences, ideas and strengths to shape relevant support and activities.

We welcome people with respect

We aim to create a respectful, inclusive environment where people of different backgrounds and abilities feel comfortable asking for help, joining in and being themselves.

We encourage early action

We help people access information and support early, before challenges become harder to manage.

We build lasting impact

Alongside immediate support, we create opportunities for people, especially young people, to develop confidence, skills, relationships, independence and the ability to participate positively in society.

We work together

We collaborate with volunteers, organisations and professionals because stronger partnerships lead to better outcomes.

Our vision

A society in which young people have the support, skills, confidence and opportunities to reach maturity, become independent and fulfil their potential.

Our mission

To help young people advance in life through education, skills, mentoring, employability, recreation and practical support, while providing inclusive social-welfare activities that improve life for people facing disadvantage. 

Our values

  • Welcoming: Everyone should feel that they belong.
  • Respectful: We treat every person with dignity and compassion.
  • Empowering: We help people develop their capabilities, make informed choices and become more independent.
  • Collaborative: We achieve more by working together.