Chilypep

Chilypep (Children & Young People’s Empowerment Project) is a local charity aiming to involve young people (aged 8-25) in the policy and decision making of services and organisations which affect them, in Sheffield. They promote the rights, wellbeing and opportunities of all young people across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.

The projects and campaigns they’re involved in Sheffield include:

Southey Youth Hub

The Southey Youth Hub is a welcoming community space for local children and young people (aged 8-25) to meet, learn new skills and get support. They offer a range of opportunities, including: youth clubs and activities; social spaces; digital hub; kitchen for cooking skills; wellbeing and support in a safe environment.

Chilypep Youth Hub, 11 Southey Hill, Sheffield, S5 8BB

STAMP

Support, Think, Act, Motivate, Participate (STAMP) is a group of young people aged 14 – 25 who promote the mental health & wellbeing of young people in Sheffield through campaigning and sessions on mental health to other young people.

Happy Group

Chilypep’s Happy Group supports refugee, asylum seeking and newly arrived young people to form friendships, integrate into their local communities, and provide opportunities for them to influence and shape services they use. Happy Group also works collaboratively on campaigns to promote the rights of migrant young people both in Sheffield and beyond.

A full range of the projects Chilypep are involved in can be found on their website.