It’s Your Turf is a dedicated mentoring platform for young people aged 8 to 18 who are showing signs of risk-taking or anti-social behaviour in their communities. Our mission is to guide them toward positive change, both in and out of school

WHAT WE DO

Although we operate outside the traditional classroom setting, we work closely with key staff in schools to support each young person’s journey. Our approach is holistic and trauma-informed, tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual.

We focus on:

  • Improving school attendance and behaviour
  • Reducing anti-social activity in the community
  • Boosting physical and mental well-being through sport and exercise

 

At It’s Your Turf, we believe every young person deserves the chance to succeed. Our mentoring is not just about managing behaviour, it’s about unlocking potential.

TARGETED INTERVENTION COORDINATOR

With over 13 years of experience as a Head of Year in a mainstream high school and a 6-year career as a professional footballer, Chris brings a unique blend of leadership, mentorship, and youth development expertise. He understands the challenges young people face, and knows how to help them overcome them.

Watch the video to hear directly from Chris and learn more about our It’s Your Turf programme.

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For More Information

Please contact our Targeted Intervention Coordinator, Chris Turner:

c.turner@burnleyfc.com

For more information on our Safeguarding Policy please view our safeguarding page here.