A project that has supported hundreds of young people with additional needs in Cornwall has secured funding to continue until the end of March next year.
The hugely successful Yep! Project received £800,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, allocated through the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme, to continue providing support for a further year.
The scheme helps 16- to 24-year-olds who aren’t working, in school, or training to access education and employment opportunities. It also supports those who might soon find themselves in this situation.
With a focus on those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social emotional and mental health (SEMH), it has already helped more than 1,250 individuals since it began in January 2024.
Formerly overseen by CSW Group, the Yep! Project is now managed by Cornwall Council which works alongside partners such as Real Ideas, Pentreath, Carefree, Argyle Community Trust and Pluss to help young people build confidence, resilience, and skills.
