SELFA was set-up in 2007 as ‘Skipton Extended Learning for All’ (Registered Charity Number 1124020) by Chief Officer, Emma Pears. The Charity provided an inclusive holiday club and some holiday workshops for primary-aged children. Since then it has gone from strength to strength and now supports over 400 children and young people aged 4-19.
SELFA has a packed calendar, including a range of health and wellbeing programmes, peer support groups, targeted holiday workshops, trips and residential breaks. In March 2017 ‘Skipton Extended Learning for All’ was incorporated as ‘SELFA’, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Registered Number 1169686).
Our vision
A community where all children and young people are celebrated and know they belong.
Our mission
SELFA is a charity that supports children and families experiencing vulnerabilities to build resilience, thrive and achieve.
Who do we support?
We receive referrals for children who are facing a range of adverse childhood experiences. For those accessing our services in the last year:
46% had emotional/behavioural needs
22% had autistic spectrum disorder
21% had learning disabilities
17% are young carers
10% have physical health issues
They often have low self-esteem, lack confidence and are socially isolated.
Our social objectives for the children and young people we work with are to:
Encourage independence
Support positive relationships
Build self-esteem
Give children a sense of belonging
Build resilience
Promote aspirations
SELFA run a full programme of activities for school-age children (4-19) who live or attend school in North Yorkshire. This includes health and wellbeing programmes, peer support groups, targeted holiday workshops and trips & residentials.
Our current programmes are available here.
