Brand new detached project in school launches successfully!

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Last week we were really pleased to launch a brand new detached youth work project at Ysgol John Bright, marking an exciting new chapter in our work with young people in the town.

We were present in the school’s outdoor spaces across the lunch period for Year 7, Year 9, and Year 11, simply showing up, being visible, and creating opportunities for conversation. We brought along a couple of informal activities, including a simple game and a chalkboard inviting pupils to respond to a question about God. What started as curiosity quickly turned into connection.

Across lunchtime, we engaged with over 50 young people, leading to a wide range of conversations; some light-hearted and playful, others thoughtful and surprisingly deep. The chalkboard sparked interest, questions, and honest reflections, giving young people space to share their thoughts without pressure.

One of the most encouraging aspects of the session was the chance to renew relationships with young people we hadn’t seen for quite some time, while also meeting and getting to know many new faces. Detached work often begins quietly, but this first session felt full of energy, openness, and genuine engagement from the pupils.
The young people were respectful, welcoming, and enthusiastic, and the school staff were pleased with how the session went. We’re grateful for the support of the school and for the opportunity to be present in a way that prioritises relationship and trust.

This first session felt like a really strong start. Detached youth work is about being there, listening well, and creating safe spaces where young people can explore questions of life, faith, and identity at their own pace. Next time we’ll be there for the other lunch, for years 8, 10 and the sixth form. We’re excited to continue building on this foundation and to see how these lunchtime connections grow over the coming weeks. Keep praying for us! 🙂

What to Expect from Llandudno Youth for Christ in 2026

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As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited about what God is doing through Llandudno Youth for Christ — and what’s still to come. The year ahead is shaping up to be one of growth, deepening relationships, and new opportunities to walk alongside young people, families, schools, and churches across our town.

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect from us in the year ahead.

Celebrating 15 Years of Service 🎉

2026 marks a significant milestone for our Centre Director, Tim, who celebrates 15 years working for the charity!

Our AGM – March 7th

Our Annual General Meeting & Celebration takes place on March 7th, and we’d love for you to join us. This is a chance to reflect on what God has done, hear stories from the past year, look ahead to the future, and reconnect with supporters, volunteers, and partners. More details will be shared soon — but for now, save the date!

Free Training for Parents, Carers, and Churches

Equipping adults to support young people well is a key part of our mission. In early 2026, we’ll be running two free courses:

  • Safeguarding Training – helping churches, volunteers, and parents create safer spaces for young people.

  • Parenting the Digital Generation – a brand new course designed to support parents and carers navigating social media, online culture, gaming, and digital wellbeing.

Redefine: Exploring Justice and Grace

Our youth discipleship project, Redefine will be tackling the theme of “justice and grace” exploring big questions about fairness, forgiveness, faith, and what it means to follow Jesus in today’s world. As always, Redefine will be a space where young people’s questions are taken seriously and honest discussion is encouraged.

New Detached Work in Local Schools

We’re excited to be launching two brand-new lunchtime detached youth work sessions in a local secondary school. This means meeting young people where they already are; building relationships, listening well, and being a consistent presence during the school day.

Expanding Our Schools Work

We’re also pleased to share that we’ll now be delivering termly assemblies in two schools, not just one. This expansion allows us to engage with even more young people, offering messages of hope, resilience, and faith in ways that are relevant and accessible.

Growing Our Online Youth Work

Online spaces are increasingly where young people ask their biggest questions, and we want to be there too. In 2026, we’ll be stepping up our digital youth work, especially through our ‘Ask Redefine’ TikTok account, where we respond to real questions submitted by young people themselves. It’s an exciting way to engage honestly with faith, life, and the issues young people care about most.

Developing Our Mentoring Work

We’re looking to grow our mentoring provision, walking one-to-one with young people who need encouragement and stability. Mentoring remains one of the most impactful ways we can invest in young people’s lives over the long term.

Partnering More Closely with Local Churches

Finally, we’re committed to deepening our partnerships with local churches. Whether through shared events, training, support, or collaboration, we want to serve churches well and work together for the good of young people across Llandudno.

We’re deeply thankful for everyone who supports, prays for, volunteers with, and partners alongside Llandudno Youth for Christ. As we move into 2026, we do so with hope, expectation, and a renewed commitment to seeing young people’s lives transformed by God’s love.

If you’d like to be involved in any of the work mentioned above, please get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.