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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International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025: How SELFA champions inclusion and belonging
Every child deserves to feel included. A sense of belonging is essential to children’s emotional, social, and overall wellbeing, which is why it sits at the heart of our values at SELFA. Yet many families with disabled children are still left without the support they need. Some parents wait more than 200 days for their
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Christmas: How to support children’s mental health over the holidays
Christmas can be a challenging time for many people, including children. Often, there are high expectations for everything to be perfect and joyful – but in reality, the holidays can be overwhelming. At SELFA, we know the festive period can be difficult for many families. The cost of living crisis has increased financial anxiety, with
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Transgender Awareness Week: Helping every young person feel they belong
At SELFA, making sure that all of our groups and activities are inclusive and celebrate diversity isn’t just a ‘nice to have’ – it’s essential. This includes recognising the full range of gender identities and expressions and different kinds of families and relationships. One of our key focuses for all of the children and young