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The
Leicestershire Association of Boys' Clubs was formed in 1951 as
a need for such an organisation working with boy and young men
had become apparent.
The
objects of the Association were to "promote the mental, physical,
spiritual and social well being of all boys and especially those
in poor circumstances…."
The objects were to be achieved by: -
Assisting
in the work of existing Boys' clubs and help in the formation
of new Boys' Clubs.
To promote co-operation between constituent clubs especially by
means of conferences, training courses, competitions and other
means.
To
stimulate public interest in the work of Boys' Clubs.
To
co-operate with other bodies, statutory and voluntary, interested
in the welfare of boys and to act as a link between its constituent
clubs and Government Departments and other public bodies and trusts.
To
raise and administer funds for the furtherance of the objects
of the Association and to administer such money as may become
available for the use of constituent clubs.
To
recruit and arrange training for leaders and helpers.
To
take futher action which may be for the welfare of Boys' Clubs
and their members.
The
need for an organisation working with boys and young men is as
relevant today as it was in 1947. Statistic show that the rate
of offending by boys and young men is six times higher than for
girls and young women. One half of all known offenders are under
21 years of age; the peak age for offending for males is 18 years.
The remit for the work has widened and the term "Boys' Club"
refers to boys wherever they are i.e. in a Boys' Club, open youth
club or uniformed group, "in care" or as individuals.
Although
focusing its work on the needs of boys and young men, the Association
is mindful of the needs of girls and young women and works in
close co-operation with all other youth organisations and agencies
and especially through the Council for Voluntary Youth Services
of which it is a member.
In
1991 the council of the National Association of Boys' Clubs agreed
to accept girls into the movement and July of 1993 changed the
name to NABC Clubs for Young People
In
1993 the local Association became know as Leicestershire Clubs
for Young People.
In
1994 a LCYP Development plan was published to compliment the local
authority commissioning agreement with the Leicestershire Council
for Voluntary Youth Services. This has been regularly updated
since 1995/6.
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