SYDRC

Empowering Camden youth and surrounding boroughs, strengthening local families.

Young people at a SYDRC Friday night youth club session Children at a SYDRC Monday Girls Youth Club session Young people at a SYDRC Wednesday football session

We are here to help

SYDRC supports young people, parents, and families through education, mentoring, safe activities, and culturally informed advice.

812

Unique clients recorded across youth, parent, and family services.

500+

Students recognised through the Annual Achievement Awards since 2001.

Last year in numbers...

64%

GCSE pass rate, a remarkable improvement from 3.1% in 1999.

8-18

Age range supported through weekly youth clubs and activities.

Monday Girls Youth Club at SYDRC

About us

Camden community charity with Somali roots

The Somali Youth Development Resource Centre is dedicated to empowering young people and families through education, mentoring, and community support.

Our work combines youth clubs, school support, parenting programmes, housing and welfare advice, community events, and trusted cultural expertise.

Learn more about what we do

Mentoring

One-on-one and group mentoring that connects young people with inspiring role models.

Safe Support

DBS checked staff, safeguarding policies, and a trusted environment for growth.

Our Four Pillars

Practical support for every stage of family life

How we do it

Community care with practical pathways

Many families we support are navigating education pressure, welfare systems, youth safety, and the need for culturally aware guidance. SYDRC brings those strands together with trusted staff, local partnerships, and a whole-family approach.

Confidence

We help young people build self-belief and a positive sense of identity.

Education

We support school engagement, homework routines, and future planning.

Family Advice

We guide parents through welfare, housing, and community support needs.

Culture

Cultural knowledge, community trust, and inclusive support sit at the heart of our work.

Get involved

Join SYDRC in building stronger futures for young people and families in Camden. Volunteer, partner with us, or contact the team to access support.

Donate to SYDRC Call 020 7164 6931 Email admin@sydrc.org

Contact Us

Speak to SYDRC today

Contact the team for youth support, family advice, mentoring, education help, volunteering, or partnership enquiries.