The Discover Programme supported young people aged 8 to 16, in the Seacroft and Manston areas of Leeds, to address and reduce the risk factors in their lives enabling them to lead healthier happier lives. The service closed in 2025 and worked closely with individuals most in need to re-engage them with their peers, school and family by using the following interventions:
"I can manage my anger better and know how to control it better."
- Young person
97% of the young people supported by the programme made significant progress in at least two of the following outcome areas:
For more information about our services for Children and Young People, please contact Amanda Sykes (Children and Young Person's Manager).
Related Impact and Innovation
Barca-Leeds are proud to be a part of Project Shield, the city-wide partnership working to tackle serious youth violence. The partnership brings together West Yorkshire Police, the Youth Justice Service, Crimestoppers, Leeds City Council, Barca-Leeds and other youth providers.
