Work. Wellbeing. Housing. Talent is everywhere — opportunity, support and access are not. Upsurge Youth Network (UYN) helps young people build the foundations to thrive.
Work affects income. Income affects housing. Housing affects wellbeing. UYN connects the pieces — one trusted network for opportunities, people and support.
From our roots in Reading, UK, we’re building a global movement to create opportunities, inspire potential, and transform the lives of young people worldwide.
Upsurge JobHub — skills, mentoring and real routes into shadowing, internships, apprenticeships and jobs.
Upsurge Wellbeing — activity, community and early signposting. Not a clinical or crisis service.
Upsurge Housing — spotting housing difficulties early and connecting young people with the right services.
Work. Wellbeing. Housing.
One network built around all three
A job can change someone’s circumstances; a career can change their future. But it’s hard to keep either without wellbeing and a secure home.
- Career mentoring, CV, interview and AI skills
- Wellbeing workshops and peer support
- Housing information and specialist referrals
Built for young people aged 16 to 35.
Many pathways. One goal: growth.
Become part of the community and get clear on your goals and strengths.
Meet mentors, peers and employers. Build career, digital and life skills.
Jobs, apprenticeships, training and events — plus early help with wellbeing and housing.
Progress in your career, then come back as a mentor, volunteer or ambassador.
One opportunity. One connection. One conversation.
Donate, fundraise, volunteer, offer an opportunity or partner with us — and become part of someone’s journey.

Housing
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Housing information, early-support conversations and homelessness prevention.
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Wellbeing
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Wellbeing workshops, running and peer activities, and referral partners.
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Work. Wellbeing. Housing.
Three foundations.
One network.
Share your experience. Build someone’s future.
Mentor a young person, share what you know, run a mock interview or help at an event. Our network runs on people like you.
A workshop. A CV. An interview. A career.
One donation can start a chain: a workshop improves a CV, the CV wins an interview, the interview opens a career.
Career workshops, CV clinics, mock interviews, career fairs and mentoring.
Wellbeing workshops, running and community activities, and referral partnerships.
Housing information, early-support conversations and homelessness prevention.
Funds used responsibly, impact measured and progress reported.
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Every gift helps a young person take their next step
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Donate Now →Ideas. Stories. Opportunities. Perspectives.
Conversations on the issues shaping young people’s futures — from employment and AI to wellbeing, housing and entrepreneurship.
- by Upsurge Youth Network
- 4 weeks Ago
- 1 Min Read
A first job brings income, confidence and independence, but getting it is hard without experience or contacts. UYN supports members towards a first opportunity, such as a job, apprenticeship, internship or shadowing, with mentoring and monthly pairing rounds.
- by Upsurge Youth Network
- 4 weeks Ago
- 1 Min Read
A career is about knowing your strengths, choosing a direction and building skills over time. UYN starts members with a readiness assessment, then offers mentoring, CV and interview support, and on-the-job support for 30 days after you start.
- by Upsurge Youth Network
- 4 weeks Ago
- 1 Min Read
A stable home underpins everything else, and money or work worries can quickly become housing risk. UYN does not provide housing, but it spots problems early and signposts members to local support.








