Unlocking the Strength of African & Caribbean Youth
Building Confidence And Stability For Youth
About Us
ACYO is here to support, uplift, and empower Black and Caribbean young people across the UK. We help you stay on track with school, find jobs, build life skills, secure housing, improve your well-being, and connect with mentors who understand you. At ACYO, you’re not just a number you’re part of a community that believes in your dreams.
We provide a safe, supportive space where you can build confidence, explore your identity, and access real opportunities. Whether you need guidance with education, emotional well-being, or career pathways, ACYO is here to walk with you and help you turn your potential into progress.
Discover the Four ACYO Leaf
Green Leaf
Education & Skills Development
Helping young people access the right education and skills. From college and university guidance to apprenticeships, short courses, and life-skills training — the Green Leaf supports academic growth and personal development.
Gold Leaf
Housing Support & Financial Guidance
Providing stability through practical support with housing, benefits, bank accounts, budgeting, and financial literacy. The Gold Leaf helps young people and families build secure foundations for their future.
Red Leaf
Wellbeing, Care & Safeguarding
Offering emotional support, counselling access, behavioural guidance, and safeguarding to ensure young people feel safe, seen, and empowered. The Red Leaf focuses on mental health, resilience, and personal well-being.
Black Leaf
Career Support & Opportunity Pathways
Connecting young people with job opportunities, apprenticeships, work experience, CV support, and employment coaching. The Black Leaf helps youth step confidently into the world of work and build long-term career success.
Why Choose ACYO
Support that empowers, guidance that transforms, and structured opportunities that strengthen young people’s wellbeing, education, and future success.
Complete Youth Support
We support every part of a young person’s journey: education, wellbeing, careers, housing, and development all in one place.
For Afro-Caribbean Youth
Our programmes celebrate identity and heritage while addressing the unique challenges faced by our communities.
Personalised 1:1 Support
Every young person is paired with a mentor who guides them through applications, growth, and long-term success.
Pathways to Success
We connect youth with training, apprenticeships, jobs, partners, and opportunities that transform potential into achievement.
Process
Your Path Forward with ACYO
01 - Sign Up / Apply
Start by completing a short registration form to express your interest. This helps us learn who you are, what support you need, and which pathway may be right for you.
02 - Assessment & Selection
03 - Access Services & Programme
04 - Growth, Progress & Outcomes
Feedback From Our Community
ACYO has provided invaluable opportunities for youth to develop skills and pursue their passions. From educational workshops and mentorship programmes to cultural events and leadership training, the organisation truly understands what young people need to thrive.
Amelia Johnson
What truly sets ACYO apart is their commitment to empowering Afro Caribbean youth and celebrating our rich heritage... Through their various initiatives, they have connected with like-minded individuals who have become lifelong friends and mentors.
David Mensah
I cannot recommend ACYO enough. If you’re a young person seeking a supportive community, personal growth, and opportunities to make a difference, this is the place for you. The impact they make is visible and meaningful.
Sofia Clarke
The youth are our future, and the future is for our youths” … “a safe place for young men and women to ‘be themselves’ within a community that cares and wants to help them with upskilling, learning new trades, work experience and even life skills … the ‘open arms’ of the team ensures that no question is a wrong question.
Carol Massay
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