CAP sets up and supports local partnerships that aim to reduce alcohol harm in children and young people, improve their health and well-being, and enhance their communities.

Most CAPs work closely with existing leisure and sports facilities, using youth clubs, youth buses and local cafés to provide opportunities for young people to drop in and meet in a supervised, safe environment. As well as enhancing their confidence, health and wellbeing, these activities are also an excellent opportunity to deliver alcohol education in an informal setting.  

‍CAP believes that engaging young people in meaningful and enjoyable activities in the company of a positive peer group is an important step in addressing underage drinking and anti-social behaviour.  CAP is able to offer grant funding to increase the positive activities available to young people – and often, just a little support can go a long way.  

Fylde CAP won the accolade of the CAP of the Year (England) at the 2025 CAP Awards. This innovative partnership is located in the North West of England. Previously funded projects in the area highlighted an increase in underage drinking within specific target areas. This accompanied a worrying trend in local young people taking part in risk taking behaviours.

Recognising that disengagement and anti-social behaviour often go hand-in-hand, Fylde CAP prioritised youth engagement from the start. Working with local schools, the CAP developed a mentorship programme for young people at risk of exclusion encouraging them to take part in engaging physical activities, equipping young people with essential life skills such as communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making

By actively involving young people in the design and delivery of local initiatives, the CAP fostered a real sense of ownership and empowerment amongst the group. This collaborative approach has not only reduced instances of anti-social behaviour – a 27% decrease in youth anti-social behaviour in Ashton Ward alone – but has also strengthened relationships between key stakeholders which include the local authority, police, trading standards, schools and youth organisations, housing groups and local charity foundations

Fylde CAP really highlights the critical importance of youth voice and agency. By empowering young people to be active participants in shaping their own futures, they have shown that lasting and positive changes can be created

We have a growing network of CAPs across North Lanarkshire with 7 active CAPs and more planned. Viewpark and Bellshill and Kilsyth CAPs have become a driving force and are being awarded joint winners for CAP of the Year (Scotland) in 2025.

A key strength lies in their collaborative spirit and diversity of partners, bringing together local schools, Trading Standards, Police Scotland, the Community Council, Scotmid stores, North Lanarkshire Council, and local charities like Social Track and the Talk About Trust. A core focus of both CAP's work has been engaging young people through a variety of innovative and impactful activities. Recognising the importance of positive alternatives, Viewpark and Bellshill CAP, for example, has funded free mountain biking, skateboarding, and scooter sessions at the Bellshill pump track during school holidays.