Open Access Youth Clubs

At the heart of the hub model are our open-access youth clubs. These are welcoming, safe, and inclusive spaces where young people can meet, build friendships, and engage in positive activities.

• Purpose: To provide a foundation of universal support and a sense of belonging for all young people in the community.

• Approach: Sessions are informal, fun, and shaped by young people’s interests. Activities include creative arts, sports, digital skills, and workshops on topics such as wellbeing, healthy relationships, and employability.

• Impact: Clubs build trust with young people, giving them a safe environment to develop confidence and resilience. They also act as an entry point into more tailored support, where additional needs are identified.

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In-School Mentoring

Our hub model extends into schools, where we work in close partnership with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver one-to-one and small group mentoring.

• Purpose: To provide early intervention and targeted support for young people who may be struggling with attendance, behaviour, learning, or wellbeing.

• Approach: Mentors meet regularly with pupils during the school day, focusing on building positive relationships, setting achievable goals, and developing life skills. We use strength-based approaches, helping young people to identify their talents and aspirations.

• Impact: Mentoring in schools reduces barriers to learning, improves engagement and attainment, and supports smoother transitions (e.g., primary to secondary, or into post-16 education and training). It also strengthens the link between school life and out-of-school opportunities through our wider hub.

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Community-Based Mentoring

For young people who face more complex challenges or need support outside of formal settings, we provide community-based mentoring.

• Purpose: To reach young people where they live, particularly those at risk of social exclusion, involvement in crime, or disconnection from education and services.

• Approach: Mentors meet young people in community settings - such as libraries, cafes, parks, or at home - offering flexible, tailored support. The focus is on building trust, promoting wellbeing, and enabling positive choices. Where needed, mentors also act as advocates, connecting young people to specialist services.

• Impact: This work ensures that no young person falls through the cracks. By bringing mentoring directly into the community, we reach those least likely to engage in school or youth club settings, providing them with a consistent and trusted adult relationship.

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Community Sports and Engagement

Sport and community engagement activities are a vital strand of our hub model, reaching young people who may not connect through traditional youth work settings.

• Purpose: To use the power of sport and group activities as a tool for inclusion, health, and community connection.

• Approach: We deliver regular sports sessions, tournaments, and engagement projects in partnership with local clubs and organisations. Alongside physical activity, sessions build teamwork, discipline, and wellbeing, while opening conversations on broader issues such as leadership, resilience, and aspiration.

• Impact: Community sports attract a wide range of young people, including those who may not come to a youth club or mentoring programme. They provide positive alternatives to anti-social behaviour, improve physical and mental health, and strengthen relationships within the community.

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