National Citizen Service (NCS)

Welcome to the Catch22 NCS Partnership

National Citizen Service (NCS) provides young people in Year 11 from all backgrounds, and with varying abilities, with the opportunity and support to take on new challenges, learn new skills and make a difference.

This year the Catch22 NCS Partnership is providing places for over 2,600 young people to take part this summer in the 2nd year of the Government's national pilot.

Our programme is shaped by young people for young people.

So what's NCS all about?

Phase 1: The beginning
From taster days to online challenges there’s plenty to be involved in as soon as you sign up…plus you’ll get chance to meet your team!

Phase 2: The great outdoors
You’re sure to surprise yourself with what you can achieve with the support of your team on this adventurous action packed week away.

Phase 3: Your home turf
How well do you know the community you live in? What’s hot and what’s not in your area? Learn new skills and gain valuable experience with your team while on a fantastic local residential.

Phase 4: Make a difference
Now your team can have a real impact in the community. From raising the profile of your local campaign to organising a sponsored expedition raising money for charity - you can do anything you put your minds to.

Phase 5: Celebrate
Your team will have a lot to celebrate by the end of summer, here’s your chance to get together with everyone involved and throw a huge graduation party!

Phase 6: The future
The end of summer is not the end of National Citizen Service for you. There will be plenty of opportunities to stay involved in your community or for you to start a new project, you might like to volunteer with a local charity or help lead next year’s NCS programme…it’s your future to take control of!

What our 2011 NCS graduates said

'National Citizen Service has had such an impact on me. I could never really see myself getting very far until I did this and it gave me the inspiration and motivation that I needed to help me succeed. The residentials were simply the best two weeks of my life!' Jade, Wrirral

'The mountain climbing was a big challenge. It was hard but it felt so good when we completed it.' Harjit, Walsall

'What I enjoyed the most was knowing that we could make a difference to the community.' Darren, Liverpool

'NCS has taught me that I can go on to achieve my goals if I work hard and I had the best summer of my life too. I overcame my fear of heights and living away from home and it's all because of NCS.'  NCS participant, Wiltshire

'NCS has made my summer worthwhile, there has never been a dull moment and I have loved every second.' Abbie, Beverley 

Get involved with NCS

NCS will be building up towards the summer but different groups start off at different times of the year so get in touch early to find out when your local NCS project starts.

Find your nearest NCS project here, search the map to find your local NCS project or email ncs@catch-22.org.uk

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