Young Somerset (formerly Somerset Rural Youth Project) is a voluntary organisation, registered charity and company limited by guarantee, established in 1997. To achieve its mission Young Somerset engages and supports young people in a range of social, economic, educational and recreational opportunities designed to encourage social inclusion and life-long learning by:  addressing issues of exclusion, isolation and disadvantage that affect young people  increasing the take up of education, training, employment and enterprise opportunities by young people in Somerset  encouraging community regeneration through good citizenship and participation  providing access to information, advice and guidance on issues relevant to the lives and aspirations of young people  generating and participating in partnerships involving young people and key local stakeholders  involving young people in the organisation’s development and delivery Our work is based around three strands: - Open Access Youth Provision - Skills Development - Social Action www.youngsomerset.org.uk