EFL Trust has worked with NCS since 2009, delivering the life-changing experience for young people across the country. To date, we have worked with over 60,000 teenagers, helping them to realise their potential and reach their future goals.

Through our network of 65 Delivery Partners, we engage thousands of young people that deliver over 300,000 hours of social action each year to improve local communities.

WHAT IS NCS?

Designed for 16-17 year olds, NCS is a youth programme that runs every summer and autumn, during school holidays.

The experience is all about emboldening young people, by giving them the buzz of being an adult (without all the responsibilities). On NCS, participants live away from home and get a taste of independence. They mix with a new crowd of people and take on exciting challenges together. The experience helps young people to develop new skills that will set them up for life after school.

Participants then get a chance to use these new-found skills, by tackling a ‘passion project’ of their choosing. NCS is dedicated to providing a platform for young people where they can speak up, get their voice heard and tackle real-world issues close to home.

The experience might just last a few weeks, but the impact? That lasts a lot longer. Since day one, in 2011, nearly 500,000 young people have taken part in NCS, completing over 14.5 million hours of community action, and gaining priceless life experiences.

Go to WEARENCS.COM to find out more.

THE PROGRAMME

BE EPIC

In your first week, you’ll live away from home and nurture your adventurous side. Whether you take on the high ropes, wild waves, or scale a wall, one thing we can guarantee is, by Friday night you’ll feel fearless (and pretty worn out!) Don’t worry, you’ll have the weekend back home to catch your breath.

LIVE LIFE

Next up? Enjoy another five days away from home with your new-found mates. Get a crash course in adulting and pick up skills to set you up for life.

By the time you’re done, you’ll be speaking to a room full of people without freezing up and know a whole load more about what you want from life after school.

DO GOOD

Fuelled by the first two weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to use your voice and have a lasting impact. Want to see a change in your community? Countrywide? Or even globally? This is your chance to deliver an impressive ‘passion project’ – we can’t wait to see what you and your teammates achieve!

GO PARTY!

Ok, so this is a VIPOYE (Very Important Part Of Your Experience), naturally. By this point, you’ll have achieved A LOT. Now it’s time to be recognised. You’ve got to go out with a bang, right?

“…Is there an after party?”, we hear you scream. Yeah, kinda!

To find out more information or to book a place visit wearencs.com

Alternatively you can contact us on NCS@EFLTrust.com

AFTER NCS…

It’s not just the activities and adventure that makes NCS so special – it’s the people you can meet and the skills you gain.

As an NCS graduate, young people have even more options and opportunities to strengthen their future and enrich the world around them.

REGIONAL YOUTH BOARDS

EFL Trust have an amazing Regional Youth Board that comprises of 25 graduates who meet up regularly to make a real, positive impact in the community.

They are the voice of NCS and help shape the future of the programme for other participants.

EFL Trust’s Regional Youth Board