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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Northern Rail & SELFA children’s charity: Tickets to brighter futures
Many of us don’t think twice about getting on a train to go to work, shopping or a family day out. But for lots of children and young people, rail travel isn’t an option – because money doesn’t stretch to cover the cost of a ticket, or they don’t feel confident navigating public transport. This…
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SELFA Annual Report 2025: Empowering more than 700 children and young people
We are fast approaching the end of another busy year at SELFA – and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved, and grateful to all those who have helped us along the way. In 2024/25, we supported more than 700 children, young people and parents, marking an increase of 15% from the previous year! Over 180…
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How to help your child settle back into school
At SELFA, we offer a variety of mental health support to children and young people. Whether it’s a safe space to talk through worries, or developing coping strategies with a professional, we make sure children are listened to and heard. This support can be especially important during times of change, such as returning to school…