Transforming Lives

Our vision is to create positive and lasting change in the lives of young people in Cumbria - particularly those most disadvantaged. Read some stories of how we are doing that here:

Staying Safe

Our Staying Safe programme aims to facilitate a relevant, flexible and modular 'stay safe' education programme with young people to raise awareness, promote positive attitudes and behaviour, and increase self-esteem and resilience.

Training & Development

We have been training those in the Children's and Young People's Sector for a number of years, and are a highly regarded training centre. We strive to offer training of the highest quality whilst aiming to make our courses as accessible as possible.

Isthmus Cottage Tea Towels and Calendars are now available. Please ring 017687 75085 for details.

Youth Work Programmes: Duke of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award aims to provide an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding programme of personal development for young people aged between 14 and 25 yrs, which is of the highest quality and widest reach.

Latest Publications

Check out all our latest publications, including newsletters, e-notes and annual reports....

Young People's Question Time 2013

Cheers, boos and applause rang out as young people took the opportunity to challenge decision makers at this years Young People's Question Time - held by Young Cumbria at Rheged Discorvery Centre on Saturday 3rd March 2013

News & Events

We are a delivery partner of the National Citizenship Service programme which takes place each summer. For more information call 017687 75085

Summer Camp...in the Sun!

This years annual South Lakes Summer Camp was held on Friday 31^st May - Saturday 1^st June 2013. The event, that has become infamous for its bad weather over the years, took place at YMCA Lakeside.