Community Alcohol Partnerships

08/10/2026

A first step into work can make a big difference to a young person.

CAP in Pontypridd helped local young people access the Care2Work initiative, where they could develop workplace skills, gain accredited training and build confidence for the future.

This is community partnership in action, creating opportunities for young people and giving them practical support to take their next steps.

It’s also an important part of prevention. Positive activities, new skills and opportunities can all help young people build confidence and make positive choices.

Read more about the Care2Work initiative:

06/10/2026

So, how does a CAP work?

There’s no single answer because every CAP is different. What they have in common is a local approach that brings people together to tackle underage drinking and support young people.

That might mean working with schools on alcohol education, helping retailers prevent underage sales, creating more positive activities for young people or giving parents better information and support.

Our Theory of Change brings all of this together and shows how the different parts of a CAP’s work can lead to positive change.

Watch our short animation to find out more.

Understanding the CAP Theory of Change: Why Partnerships Make the Difference

05/10/2026

Last Friday we launched a new CAP in Conwy, Wales. Find out more about it 👇

A new Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has been launched in Conwy to address the issue of underage drinking in the local community.

02/10/2026

What happens when you turn an anti-social behaviour hotspot into a creative space for young people?

With concerns around anti-social behaviour, underage drinking and shoplifting, Ivybridge CAP in Devon and its local partners wanted to try something different, giving young people somewhere positive to go and, importantly, a chance to have their say.

With funding from the CAP Innovation Fund, provided by Asda, graffiti art sessions were set up in known hotspot areas. The first attracted between 40 and 50 young people.

The sessions gave youth workers, teachers, police and other local partners the opportunity to build relationships with young people, listen to their experiences and find out what they wanted from their town. Those conversations have now helped shape a two-year strategy which is being considered by the town council.

It’s a great example of why engagement matters. When we create opportunities that young people actually want to take part in, we can build trust, strengthen communities and help address some of the issues behind anti-social behaviour.

Read the full story from Ivybridge CAP: https://communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk/post/how-creativity-is-helping-to-reduce-anti-social-behaviour-in-devon

30/09/2026

We love hearing what CAP activities mean to young people and their families.

CAP Fest at Tinside Lido in Plymouth brought more than 100 young people together for swimming, music and food - all free of charge.

For some, it was simply a brilliant way to spend time with friends over the summer. For others, it helped them meet new people, grow in confidence and feel comfortable joining in.

And for parents, knowing their children had a safe and welcoming place to go gave them real peace of mind.

Read more about CAP Fest on our website: https://communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk/case-studies/plymouth---capfest-at-tinside-lido

29/09/2026

Freshers’ Fairs are a great opportunity to meet young adults at a time when many are starting university, making new friends and experiencing a new level of independence.

At Wrexham Freshers’ Fair, Wrexham CAP was there to have open, practical conversations about alcohol, share information and help students make informed choices about drinking and staying safe.

Our work with 18–25-year-olds builds on CAP’s wider approach: meeting young people where they are, listening to them and giving them the information they need to make their own decisions.

A great day meeting students in Wrexham and talking about how to enjoy university life safely.

28/09/2026

If you are a resident of Spalding we would love to know your views about anti-social behaviour in your community. Please scan the QR code to complete a quick anonymous survey or click the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZJRWWB

24/09/2026

We love getting feedback like this.

CAP Fest at Tinside Lido in Plymouth, funded by CAP, gave local young people a free, safe place to get together and enjoy swimming, music and food over the summer.

It was also a chance for them to meet new people, build confidence and feel part of something.

More than 100 young people came along to CAP Fest - a brilliant end to the summer and a great example of what positive activities can bring to a community.

21/09/2026

We are recruiting a CAP Adviser for East Anglia and the Midlands.

If you have a track record of building effective partnerships, the people and communication skills to involve and engage a wide range of local stakeholders and the leadership and project management skills to support projects through each phase of their lifecycle including baseline evaluation, action plan delivery, post intervention evaluation and maintenance/sustainment we'd love to hear from you.

After a short familiarisation period the successful applicant will be expected to oversee fast-track development of new CAPs in priority areas and take responsibility for all aspects of their management with minimal supervision.

Apply via Charity Job: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs?keywords=community%2520alcohol%2520partnership&jobId=1083871

18/09/2026

Great news for young people in our CAP areas across Wales!

We’re teaming up with Youth Cymru to offer the Youth Achievement Award - giving young people the chance to gain a recognised qualification through the activities and projects they take part in.

It’s about learning new skills, building confidence, getting involved in their communities and, importantly, getting recognition for what they achieve.

We can’t wait to see what they do! https://communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk/post/new-partnership-to-create-more-opportunities-for-young-people-across-wales