Supporting Children and Young People in Skipton and Craven
Our vision is simple: Build a community where every child and young person is celebrated and knows they belong. To do this, we support children and families who are experiencing vulnerabilities to build resilience, thrive and achieve.
170 children come through our doors every week
Who We Support
Children aged 4 to 19 who either live or attend school in North Yorkshire, or are registered to a GP Practice in Craven.
Young people with SEND up to the age of 25 who either live or attend school in North Yorkshire, or are registered to a GP Practice in Craven.
Refer a child
FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS
You can refer your child by completing the referral form in full. Please provide as much information as you can, as this helps us determine the level of support your child needs. We may ask you for more information, so we can make sure your child gets the right support.
FOR PROFESSIONALS
A child can also be referred to SELFA by a professional working with them or their family. This can be a teacher, a social worker, a support worker, a health visitor, or an agency such as Carers’ Resource or Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
REFER YOURSELF
If you’re a young person, you can self-refer too. We ask that you provide the details of a professional who may be supporting you so they can share additional details.
How You Can Help
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Fundraise
Your money will go directly towards helping SELFA provide health & wellbeing programmes.
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Donate
100% of your donation will support our children to build self-esteem and feel they belong.
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Volunteer
Volunteering is a rewarding way to give back and there are lots of different ways to volunteer at SELFA.
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Current Activities in our calendar
We provide health & wellbeing programmes, targeted holiday activities, peer-support groups and mental health support for children and young people.
SELFA News and Updates
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Trustees Week: What Does a Charity Trustee Do? Join us as a finance trustee
Keeping a small charity running is no easy task. It takes a dedicated team, generous funders, volunteers, supporters in the community and more to run the day-to-day and make sure we are doing the best we possibly can to support children and families across Skipton and beyond. It also takes a special group of people…
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Youth Work Week 2026: How SELFA builds confidence, trust and futures
We’re celebrating Youth Work Week at SELFA! Youth work is about so much more than providing activities to fill young people’s time. It’s about creating safe, welcoming spaces where young people can build friendships, discover new interests, develop confidence and feel listened to and valued. The theme for 2026 is ‘where futures begin’ and that’s…
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Why the correct pronouns matter
How many times has someone used your name or a pronoun to refer to you today? Chances are this has happened many times. Now, imagine that your colleague, family member or a friend routinely calls you by the wrong pronoun – it wouldn’t feel good. Using a person’s chosen name and pronouns is essential to…