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FREE Community Services Fun Day: Sunday 9th June 2024, Meriden Park Watford

Putting you at the heart of everything we do

The You Matter Charity provides help, support and guidance to vulnerable people and those in need in the Watford area. By offering advice, information and practical help during difficult times, we aim to reduce financial hardship and improve the lives of adults, families and children in the community.

We also provide education and training support to enable individuals to learn skills for employability and to help them create opportunities to generate a sustainable income and become self sufficient.

You Matter are pleased to be able to support the homeless with donations of household essentials, clothing, bedding and food bank services.

ADVICE, GUIDANCE & PRACTICAL HELPWe provide training, support and advice as well as children's clubs and life skills activities, to help enhance the lives of families and individuals in our community.

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICESWe are proud to work with our local church, community groups and children's centres who help us provide practical support to families in our area.

DONATIONS FOR THE HOMELESSThanks to the kind donations we receive at our charity shop, we are able to offer clothing, shoes, bedding, household items and toiletries to those people most in need.

PRE LOVED CLOTHES, SHOES & ACCESSORIESOur charity shop is packed with a range of good quality men's, women's and children's clothes from a range of high street and designer brands.

SECOND HAND FURNITURE & HOMEWARE
We stock a selection of pre loved furniture, home furnishings and homeware, as well as some collectors pieces - all in good condition. Free local delivery is available for large items.

FOOD BANK SERVICESIn partnership with Wenzels we offer bakery and hot food deliveries as well food bank support to any vulnerable people or families in need in the Watford area.

Meeting the needs of our local community

The team at You Matter are passionate about supporting everyone in the community to ensure they get the help, advice and guidance they need. Together with a number of local businesses, charities and public service providers, we are hosting an exciting and Free Family Fun Day on Sunday 9th June 2024.

Join us at Meriden Park for an action packed afternoon of live music, entertainment and fun for all the family - with fairground rides, bouncy castle, outdoor games, buckeroo, junior go-karts and so much more. Plus you'll have the chance to meet our motivational speaker and guests from a wide range of organisations who will be on site to offer their help and support, as well as raise awareness of the free services available to anyone in the community who needs it.

We look forward to seeing you there!

FREE Family Fun Day - Sunday 9th June
Meriden Park Watford, From 1 - 5pm

Join us for an afternoon of entertainment for all the family...

Our charity shop in York Way, Watford is a very special place. Not only does it offer a range of good quality, pre-loved men's, women's and children's clothes, as well as shoes and accessories.

It also stocks affordable, second hand furniture and homeware items, as well as pre loved records games and toys.

A charity shop with a difference

Photo credit: KImberley Hackett, Watford Observer

The local hub for help, support and advice

Andre Best, You Matter's founder, is passionate about supporting the community in as many ways as possible. She has created a hub where vulnerable people in the local area can pop in for a coffee and a chat.

With a dedicated space within the charity shop, Andre provides a friendly environment and offers help, advice and support to those who need it.

Please drop in for a browse or a just to say hello. We'd love to see you and can guarantee a warm and friendly welcome.

 Charity Shop Opening hours:
Monday - Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday : Closed  

Thanks to our partners & sponsors for their valuable support

We are very fortunate to be working with some amazing organisations, partners and sponsors who support the work we do and help us deliver our services to those in need in the community. We couldn't do what we do without organisations like these and are proud to be working with them.

 

Our Free Performing Arts Week

  was another fantastic event!

Local children had an amazing time during the October half term learning a range of fun and exciting skills including singing, dancing, acting, musical theatre, gymnastics and circus skills...

Our little superstars showcased their newly learnt skills by putting
on an impressive show to entertain a packed audience of their
friends and families. Such a wonderful way to end the week!

Local events that change lives

If you need our help or would like to find out more about the services that You Matter offer to families and individuals in the community, please get in touch with us by phone, email or pop in to our charity shop in York Way, Watford.Call: 01923 517071
Email: andre@youmatterwatford.org.uk

We're here for you and your family

We work closely with local organisations to obtain funding that enable us to host free childrens activities and events throughout the year.

In October 2022 we had an amazing opportunity for children in our local community to attend a FREE Performing Arts Course during half term.

The aim of the week long course was to teach children aged 8-15yrs how to sing, dance and act in a fun and creative environment. Hosted by a team of professionals from the world of TV, stage and music, the children learnt a range of skills including choreography, dance, musical theatre, singing, acting and circus skills.

It was a fantastic week which ended with the children putting on an impressive show at the Meriden Community Centre to showcase their newly learnt skills.

We are proud to have been able to support families in our area and to give their children a chance to develop their performing arts skills, make new friends, and more importantly to build confidence and boost self-esteem.

We'll be advertising the dates for our 2023 events and childrens activities soon.

Local events that change lives

Support our fundraising efforts

We are planning a series of local events throughout the year to help raise valuable funds to support those in need and to bring our community together.

We will advertise these events in our charity shop, in the local community centres, children's clubs and schools, so please keep a look out for notifications and get involved if you can to help us support everyone in the community.  

For more information about You Matter, to make a donation or to offer your help, please call us on 01923 517071 or complete the form opposite - we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch

Become a volunteer

We welcome good quality, second hand items for our charity shop, so please get in touch if you can have anything to donate. We can arrange collection of large furniture items within the local area - please call us to discuss this service.

Donations wanted

If you can spare a few days or hours a week, we'd love you to join the You Matter volunteer team and help us with our charity work. Please give us a call or pop in to the shop.

CHARITY SHOP

 

CONTACT

 

168 York Way Watford   WD25 9EA

Monday - Friday: 10am to 5pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed  

OPENING HOURS

 

andre@youmatterwatford.org.uk

01923 517071