About Us

Yuvanis Foundation was established with a vision to empower and uplift communities by providing opportunities, breaking down barriers, and fostering meaningful social change. Since its inception in 2009, we have been committed to supporting young people, women, and underrepresented groups—particularly those from South Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds. What began as a short-term vision of a small group of friends – working as an association – has now grown in to a fully fledged grassroots charity, deeply embedded within the community it serves with a long-term mission.

Our core mission is to create inclusive, accessible, and sustainable initiatives that enhance personal development, wellbeing, and social mobility. We believe that by addressing key societal challenges such as employment inequality, health disparities, and lack of access to essential services we can equip individuals with the skills, confidence, and knowledge the need to not only thrive, but overcome barriers and reduce inequalities themselves.

One of our key focus areas has been improving employment prospects for young people and adults through tailored support,  free access to technology, and guidance for those seeking jobs, education, or business opportunities. To further bridge digital divide, we provide free data SIM cards to those struggling with access to essential services due to data poverty .

In recent years, we have expanded our initiatives to include a whole range of sports and physical activities for young people and adults, promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Our work also extends to cost of living support, providing shopping assistance, benefits and financial advice, and essential resources to help struggling families navigate economic challenges.

We are also proud to be one of the leading providers of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme in Oldham, ensuring children from low-income families have access to enriching activities and nutritious meals during school holidays.

Our impact and dedication have been nationally recognised, and we are honoured to be recipients of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service—the highest award a UK voluntary organisation can receive. (Read about it here). The award was largely a recognition of the dedication of all our volunteers, our excellent governance, and our unique approach of co-designing and co-producing our services and activities together with our valued service users.

At Yuvanis Foundation, our goal is simple: to create opportunities for people to grow, connect, and succeed. By listening to our community and continuously evolving our programs, we ensure that our impact is long-lasting and meaningful.