06:00, 05 August 2025
Words by Abi Scaife, Staff Writer, London
A community in East Yorkshire has come together to build a club for homeless young people.
The Cherry Tree Youth Club is a community group in Beverley, East Yorkshire, which has been meeting in a gazebo in a park since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Set up in 2016, the Youth Club supports around 90 people every week - all young people aged 10-18, or up to 25 for those with special or educational needs.
Organised by DIY SOS, which will broadcast the story later in 2025, the new building was erected in just 8 days with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
DIY SOS presenter Nick Knowles has praised the ‘community spirit’ of those who got involved, turning an empty field into a lifeline for young people experiencing homelessness.
To learn more about The Cherry Tree Youth Club, you can visit their website here.
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Homewards: Launched by Prince William and The Royal Foundation in June 2023, they work with six flagship locations across the UK, fostering locally-led coalitions and providing resources to demonstrate that homelessness is solvable. Find out more.
Shelter: A UK-based charity that helps people facing homelessness and poor housing by providing advice, support, and advocacy to secure safe and affordable homes. Learn more here.
Centerpoint: A UK-based charity supports young homeless people by providing accommodation, health support, and life skills to help them build a brighter future. Support them here.
This article aligns with the UN No Poverty, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Reduced Inequalities.
