Supporting Devon’s Youth Potential

We want Devon to be a place where all children and young people are supported to achieve their full potential.

About Us

At VOYC Devon, our mission is to empower organisations that serve children and young people by providing practical support, training, and resources. We strive to enhance the effectiveness of these groups, enabling them to deliver their missions with greater impact and efficiency.

We aim to strengthen our member organisations through:

  • Building an inclusive network of youth-focused nonprofits.

  • Acting as a strategic, influential voice shaping local youth services.

Our support—partially funded through our partnership with Space and Devon County Council—helps voluntary and nonprofit groups operate more safely, sustainably, and effectively. We offer hands-on guidance for managing groups, volunteers, and funding applications, plus a range of safeguarding training, news updates, and a comprehensive advice line.

Our vision and values

High Quality
Being committed to providing accessible, high quality services for everyone working with children and young people within the VCS.

Independence
Value its own independence and that of its member organisations and recognises the importance of this independence in relation to its function of acting as the voice of the children and young people’s voluntary and community sector.

Valuing
Valuing the talents, skills and expertise of its stakeholders, staff and members of the Trustee Board; encouraging their participation in the policy making and strategy process.

Committed
Value its members shared commitment to children and young people and those staff (paid & unpaid) who work with them and being committed to act as an advocate on behalf of the sector in these areas.

Equal Rights
Ensuring that all organisations from within its membership have an equal right to access opportunities and participate in decision making.

Ever Evolving
To innovate, explore, develop and assist our members deliver the best for their children and young people.

Our Mission

“At VOYC Devon, our mission is to empower organisations that serve children and young people by providing practical support, training, and resources. We strive to enhance the effectiveness of these groups, enabling them to deliver their missions with greater impact and efficiency.”

Meet the Team

  • Tom Coulthard

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Juliet White

    Operations Co-Ordinator

  • Rachel Hopper

    Communications & Marketing Co-Ordinator

Meet the Trustees

  • Sally Yeo

    President

  • Gill Millar

    Chair

  • Peter Brewer

    Bank Youth Project
    Vice Chair

  • Steve Keable

    CEDA
    Treasurer

  • Kerrie Clifford

    Executive Committee

  • Paul Reisbach

    Exeter YMCA

  • Rebecca Skinner

    Executive Committee