Youth Services
Things to do and get involved with
Our Young Advisors have collated a growing list of projects and activites that are out there across London. Whether its sports, arts, voluteering or even business support, there is support and oppotunity - its up to you to click through and make sure you grab those opportunities with both hands!!
We've organised them by our award categories, and the list will grow - so bookmark this page and take a postive step forward.
Community Assistance
A-STAR GLOBAL
A-Star is the brainchild of Fitz Hall, Andy Johnson, Ken Bonsu and Ronnie Wilson, and was set up with the aim of encouraging young people to express themselves in a positive manner and to make it possible to be around role models who do not glamorize crime, guns or drugs.
AWAAZ
Awaaz means 'voice' in several South Asian languages so the Awaaz Youth Project acts as a voice for young people, particularly from South Asian heritage.. Awaaz offers lots of different projects for 11-25 year olds, such as drama, music sessions, football and sports, summer projects, dance and performance, and art.
Email: kuldip.sandhu@hounslow.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8577 5387
CHARLTON ATHLETIC COMMUNITY TRUST
Charlton Athletic Community Trust has worked with young people in the community for 17 years and engages with over 7,500 young people each week many of those are in groups most at risk of social exclusion, on a vast array of projects in Bexley, Greenwich and Kent. Our programmes are delivered in schools, estates, youth and community centres, parks, prisons, pupil referral units and young offender's institutions. The power of football, sport, and increasingly the arts are used to engage young people in activities that then leads to reducing crime, improving health, raising educational attainment and increasing pathways to employment.
Charlton Athletic Community Trust launched the Street Violence Ruins Lives project on 23 August 2008 with an awareness campaign warning of the dangers of street violence at a live game that was covered by Sky TV and continues to work closely with Colin and Sally Knox, parents of Rob Knox, following the tragic death of their son after he was stabbed in Sidcup in May 2008.
CRIMESTOPPERS
Crimestoppers is the independent crime-fighting charity. It runs the 0800 555 111 phone number, allowing people to call 24/7 completely anonymously to pass on information about crime. People can also pass on information anonymously via a secure online information form on their website. Callers don't have to give their name or any personal information and calls cannot be traced.
FAMILIES UTD
Families Utd aims to be a conduit to many different support and advice mechanisms, all designed to put forward and support the whole issue of Youth Violence in this country from the perspective of people who have had to deal with it first hand - the victims' families.
This places us in a unique position having experienced the Criminal Justice System at first hand, as well as the intense trauma surrounding the pointless death of a loved one. We want to use our experiences, opinions and drive to make a difference - to help support others that will inevitably go through this and to affect public opinion and government policy.
This site will provide a continual focal point for our thoughts, opinions and activities - and we urge you to bookmark this site, spread the word and get involved.
FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD FOUNDATION
The From Boyhood to Manhood Foundation in the London Borough of Southwark was founded in 1996 by Decima Francis and Uanu Seshmi, following concern within the community about the number of young black boys being excluded from school and becoming involved with gangs, drugs and violence. Since it began in 1996, FBMF has helped over 11,000 young people: some have returned to school or college, many have gained academic qualifications, all have re-assessed their attitudes, behaviour and direction in life.
GREENWICH YMCA
A community centre, that offers sport facilities for people of all ages. It offers the following services for young people: Birthday Parties venue, Marlins Swim School lessons.Private Aquatics Lessons, Marlins Diving Club, Greenwich Aquatics Water Polo League, Tennis, Golf, Junior Cheerleading, Volleyball, Fencing Basketball and Guitar.
Tel: 0208 855 3888
KIDS COMPANY
Kids Company is a charity founded by Camila Batmanghelidjh in 1996 in order to provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people.
We believe that every child deserves a childhood.
MERTON YOUTH SERVICES
The Youth Service offers a range of activities and
projects for young people in the Borough.
If you want to gain an accreditation, take part in an
activity or learn new skills, then get in touch with us
at your nearest Youth Centre or contact:
Youth Service, The Pavilion,
Farm Road, Morden SM4 6RA
Telephone : 020 8640 7050
Email: youth.office@merton.gov.uk
or find out more about us at
www.merton.gov.uk/youngpeople
MYGENERATION
MyGeneration is a registered charity based within the diverse and multi-cultural area of North Kensington, West London. Our aim is to address social and economic problems that affect young people and their families within our local and neighbouring areas, by encouraging informal social interaction with a nurturing but disciplined approach.
We aim to steer a new generation of disenfranchised young people away from a life of crime, drugs and anti-social behaviour to a life of employment, self-reliance, education and social responsibility. We believe sustainable change must be driven from within and teach our beneficiaries to help themselves.
P.A.C.T. (PARENTS OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN TOGETHER)
Current provision:
For young people:
â¢Youth club for 4 sessions per week - age 8-18 years
â¢Weekly football workshop
â¢Soft play sessions
â¢Summer scheme
â¢Residential activity week
â¢Family trips
â¢Christmas party and family disco
For more information contact Keith Smith on youthdev.pact@ntlbusiness.com
For families:
â¢Quarterly newsletter
â¢Library with over 250 specialized books/videos
â¢Advice on welfare benefits, education issues
â¢Advocacy
â¢Training on autism awareness
â¢Individual support for children with ASD with symbols, visual timetables etc.
â¢Conferences for parents/carers and professionals
â¢Website
Self-referral
If you require any further information on our services please you can contact us in the following ways:
Address: 482 Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4NU
Tel: 020 8220 0090
Fax: 020 8262 2606
Email: admin.pact@ntlbusiness.com
Website: Pact UK
Office open: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm
PEACE ON THE STREETS
Choice FM's Peace on the Streets campaign was brought about to educate and inspire London's future generations. Initially started, in 2004, as a reaction to the growing number of young fatalities happening in London.
Often the local community cannot have their opinions heard, Choice FM acknowledged this and has presented them with a platform where they could have their say. Choice FM have invested deeply to the commitment of Peace on the streets by embarking on several school tours aimed at educating and motivating young people, as well as having informative seminars and debates surrounding these issues.
PHIPPS BRIDGE YOUTH CENTRE
Activities include use of fully equipped supervised gym,
computer room with internet access, arts, sports,
dance and homework club.
Mondays 6.00 â 8.00 Juniors
Tuesdays 6.30 â 8.30 Seniors
Wednesdays 7.00 â 9.00 Seniors
Thursdays 7.30 â 9.30 Seniors
Saturdays 10.30 â 2.30 M.A.G.I.C.
(Mixed Ability Group in the Community)
â club for young people with learning disabilities
Contact the Youth Centre Manager on 020 8640 2119
or email phipps.bridge@merton.gov.uk
Cobham Court, Haslemere Avenue,
Mitcham CR4 3PR
POLLARDS HILL YOUTH CENTRE
Activities include career workshop, music projects,
table tennis, sports, cooking, half-term schemes,
arts and crafts, computer suite with internet access,
homework club, debates, youth committee,
Tuesday circuit training, outdoor trips, residentials
and much more.
Mondays 4.30 â 6.30 Juniors
Wednesdays 4.30 â 6.30 Juniors
Mondays to
Thursdays 7.00 â 9.00 Seniors
Contact the Youth Centre Manager on
020 8679 2449 or email pollards.hill@merton.gov.uk
South Lodge Avenue, Pollards Hill,
Mitcham CR4 1LT
REDBRIDGE YOUTH SERVICE
Redbridge Youth Service provides an exciting range of learning opportunities for young people in the Borough. We help young people develop their social and employability skills, equipping them to manage themselves and take up opportunities at school, work and in the community.
For general enquires: 020 8708 3465
Fax: 020 8708 3741
Address
Youth Service
8th Floor, Lynton House
255 - 259 High Road
Ilford
IG1 1NN
Email
youthservice@redbridge.gov.uk
www.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/education_and_young_people/young_people/advice_and_help/youth_service.aspx
SOUTH WIMBLEDON YOUTH CENTRE
Activities include music, sports, outdoor trips, cooking,
pool, cinema nights, drama, dance, holiday schemes,
and lots more...
Mondays 4.30 â 6.30 Digital Arts
and Music Studio
7.00 â 9.00 Youth Club
Tuesdays 5.30 â 7.30 Girls only session â
Dance, Drama and
Group work
Wednesdays 7.00 â 9.00 Duke of Edinburgh Award
Thursdays 7.00 â 9.00 Youth Club
Contact the Youth Centre Manager on 020 8542 7537
or email south.wimbledon@merton.gov.uk
Haydons Road, South Wimbledon SW19 1HL
THE BEN KINSELLA FOUNDATION
The foundation has been set up to strive to make the community a better place to grow up in.
THE COMMONWEALTH YOUTH EXCHANGE COUNCIL
We deliver a wide range of advice, information, outreach and support services for young people and youth organisations which aim to promote high quality exchanges and youth projects. Services include:
â¢An information, capacity building and outreach programme
â¢A grant making programme
â¢Resources and publications
â¢Special youth projects
â¢A Scottish development programme
â¢The Commonwealth Youth Forum
â¢New development initiatives
THE DAMILOLA TAYLOR TRUST
The Trust was set up as a memorial to Damilola, so that it might lead to his legacy being one of positive change in inner city communities. Now more than ever these changes are required so that the young people in these communities can live their lives free of fear and violence with renewed optimism in the future where options and opportunity can be made available to them.
This is the vision and while the trust may not be able to defend the entire world as Damilola dreamed of doing, but if we can defend the young people of our inner city communities then the quest will be a worthy one.
THE JIMMY MIZEN FOUNDATION
The aim of The Jimmy Mizen Foundation is to advance in life and help young people through:
- Acting as a resource for young people, up to the age of 18, by providing assistance and organizing apprenticeship placements.
- Providing support to different youth organizations that are committed to developing young people, to enable them to participate within the community as independent and responsible individuals.
THE REVELLERS
The Revellers clubs provide a friendly, safe and supportive environment for young people to meet others and to enjoy and achieve through their involvement in group activities, projects and events.
The Revellers Youth Clubs are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays for young people aged 13-25 with additional needs including learning difficulties and disabilities. A small group of members within both clubs take on a role of peer support mentors and millennium volunteers.
Email: christine.hutchins@havering.gov.uk
Tel: 01078 340161
THE ROB KNOX MEMORIAL FUND
The Rob Knox Memorial Fund has been set up to raise money that will used to help campaign against street violence + knife & gun crime.
The funds are also there to help good causes.
VYG
The Victory Youth Group (VYG) is the youth ministry of the UCKG HelpCentre around the world. It works to help young people develop their full potential. The VYG started in the UK in 1996 and has been growing steadily with branches in various areas in London.
With a regular attendance of over 1,300 young people at our centres every week, we meet twice weekly and offer a mixture of practical teaching and spiritual development with lots of fun activities. The VYG aims for continual growth both in quality and in quantity.
An important part of the VYG's work is to provide a familiar place to which young people can turn for practical, moral and ethical advice and guidance. Counselling and mentoring are available at all UCKG HelpCentre throughout the week.
Throughout the year the VYG engages in various activities and community work not only to give the young people we work with a sense of achievement but also to improve the environment around us.
VYG meetings are held every Sunday 1.30pm and Wednesday 6.00pm.
Call us on 020 7686 6000
Y.E.S. (YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES)
Youth Empowerment Solutions was founded in 2006 against the background of an unprecedented rise in youth crime, violence and murders, by use of Guns (mash, strally), Knives (shanks) and other lethal weapons. This rise was based on high gang activity as the government and other statutory youth bodies struggled to control and understand young people.
Therefore by listening to the youth Y.E.S created youth centric and holistic intervention programmes that have not only empowered young people but to date but have transformed their lives in many positive ways. To this end many of the young people we work with between the ages of 14-25 are no longer within the N.E.E.T (not in education, training or employment) category and many have become successful in achieving their life goals and ambitions. In a nutshell we see ourselves as the bridge filling the existing gap between the parents, community and the young children and the criminal justice system and local government by providing not just a voice but a practical means of communication and understanding thus creating an atmosphere for positive community cohesion.
We firmly believe that all young people in the community should be given a chance to improve themselves to the best of their abilities and all entitled to dignity, respect and justice.
âIF YOU'RE NOT PART OF THE SOLUTION THEN YOUR PART OF THE PROBLEMâ
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PANEL
Enfield's Youth Engagement Panel Now has a brand new web site.
The Panel's aim is to engage with young people who feel they are unable to talk to their elders or the police or any other person they see as being in authority regarding all manor of issues which affect our youth, issues such as crime, drug abuse, bullying, unemployment, gangs, sexual health etc, all of which are having negative effects on young people as well as our wider communities.
Email: info@yepenfield.com
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY AND CAPITAL FUNDS
The Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF) and Youth Capital Fund (YCF) have been set up to give you money to control and to decide how to spend in your area.
The Youth Opportunity Fund is aimed at improving activities for you, by providing more things to do, such as projects, events and festivals.
The Youth Capital Fund is for improving and developing facilities, such as refurbishing buildings and providing new equipment.
Tel: 01895 277253 or 01895 277252
Younger Resources
CATCH22)
Young people aged 16-25 are needed for volunteering projects in London. The programme is accredited and young people can gain a Level 2 qualification in 'Being a Youth Peer Worker' from the Open College Network
Email: charlotte.desayrah@catch-22.org.uk
Tel: (020) 7738 3237.
HARROW YOUNG ACHIEVERS
We are a group of young people aged 13 to 25 years old who act as peer to organise holiday workshops on practical skills for disadvantaged young people who are excluded from mainstream provision due to their circumstances.
Our Aims
⢠Our support focuses on young offenders, asylum seekers, young travellers, young people in care and teenage parents to offer them practical skills and positive activities during holidays
⢠Arrange venues and plan holiday activities
⢠Design publicity and marketing materials
Our achievements
⢠Workshops on hair braiding, barbering, film-making and computer hardware repairs during half -term and school holidays
⢠Consultations with the Metropolitan Police on gun and knife crime
⢠Consultations with the Primary care Trust on Young People's Sexual Relationship Education
⢠Survey in the borough on youth facilities
Tel: 020 8416 8416
Email: harrow.youngachievers@yahoo.com
www.harrow.gov.uk/info/700/young_people- information_and_advice/1431/harrow_young_achievers/1
LONDON YOUTH
London Youth is a vibrant network of 400 youth clubs serving 75,000 young people across the capital.
Our vision is of a great world city in which every young person, whatever their background, is valued and challenged to become the best they can be.
Our mission is to improve services and opportunities for young people.
MERTON YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Youth Participation
Have your say on what goes on in Merton.
Join the Merton Youth Parliament, become a
member of the UK Youth Parliament and influence
what happens for young people in the Borough!
Contact the Youth Participation Co-ordinator
for more information at the South Wimbledon
Youth Centre on 020 8542 7537 or email
youth.office@merton.gov.uk
REDBRIDGE CVS
Redbridge CVS is very pleased to say that we are, once again, working on developing a Volunteer Centre for Redbridge.
If you would like to volunteer or you are an organisation seeking volunteers please contact us on
Tel: 020 8553 1004
Email: volunteering@redbridgecvs.net
UP RISING
Up Rising applications open!
Applications for participants to take part in the Up Rising leadership programme for 2009-2010 are now open.
â¢Are you an enthusiastic 19 to 25 year old who is committed to changing your community for the better?
â¢Do you live, in the London boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Newham, or Tower Hamlets?
â¢Do you want to develop skills that will be useful in building your career?
â¢Have you got ideas, passion and the determination to make a difference in your local community and nationally?
â¢Do you see issues in your local area and think of solutions you wish were implemented?
Does this sound like you? Then Up Rising is for you.
If you are 19-25 and live in Barking and Dagenham, Newham or Tower Hamlets, then you can download an application form by visiting the Up Rising website
YOUTH ACTION GROUP
We are a group of young people who work together to help make our community a better place to live.
We have regular fortnightly meetings where we discuss issues that we are interested in and plan projects and events for the future. We also consult with decision makers in Havering, like managers of council departments and let them know our views and opinions. We believe itâs really important that young people are included and have opportunities to change things in the community.
Email: hhyag@yahoo.co.uk of lee.reeves@havering.gov.uk
Tel: 07931 450 442
www.haveringyouth.co.uk/centralyouthservices/youthactiongroup/index.html
YOUTH COUNCIL
The voice for young people who live, study or work in the borough of Hillingdon.
Hillingdon Youth Council is a group that represents the young people of Hillingdon and provides a voice for young people who live, study or work in the borough of Hillingdon.
The Youth Council meet on a weekly basis and are involved in planning and facilitating the annual youth conference. The group also carries out project work, based on the needs expressed by young people at the conference.
Tel: 01895 250642
Email: amahmood@hillingdon.gov.uk
Business
BLUE CHIP APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
This gives young people full details of apprenticeships that are available in Haringey Borough. It involves getting paid while you get first-hand experience of the course that you are interested in. Services in areas of health and social care, child care, constructions, business, engineering and many more are offered
Tel: 01327 303 521
BRIGHT IDEAS TRUST
Bright Ideas Trust provides an innovative package of business support services to 16-30 year olds who are looking to start their own business.
We are a charity that helps young people in London who aren't in employment, education or training or who haven't had the same chances as the rest of society to start their own companies and learn business skills that will stay with them for life.
BRIGHT IDEAS TRUST
Bright Ideas Trust provides an innovative package of business support services to 16-30 year olds who are looking to start their own business.
We are a charity that helps young people in London who aren't in employment, education or training or who haven't had the same chances as the rest of society to start their own companies and learn business skills that will stay with them for life.
ENFUSE YOUTH
Enfuse Youth is a social enterprise providing youth education and further consultancy services and to 13-25 year olds,with a special focus on 13-19 year olds. We are dedicated to making young people enthusiastic about the possible career options available to them by providing clear, comprehensive and impartial guidance, training and opportunities to access employment,self employment or pursue post-secondary education.
We provide engaging and fun programmes, especially tailored to young people's needs. Our professional trainers and mentors ensure young people excel during our sessions and are able to learn from young entrepreneurs and business professionals. Enfuse Youth believes the younger generation are the future and therefore deserve to have access to the best practical knowledge and advice in their pursuit of their chosen career path.
HARROW YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME
The Young Enterprise Scheme gives students a real experience of how businesses work. Students set up their own companies, raise share capital to buy raw materials then sell their goods to the public. They are helped on the way by advisers from industry and there are various events throughout the year.
HILLINGDON EDUCATION BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP (EBP)
Hillingdon Education Business Partnership (EBP) exists to promote links between education and industry. It is a non-profit making company. It supports many schools across the borough, primarily in relation to 14-19 year old young people.
The EBP organises work experience placements for more than 2,000 borough school students each year. The EBP has working relationships with more than 700 local business organisations
Tel: 020 8606 3787
JTL TRAINING
JTL and The Damilola Taylor Trust are working in partnership to support and promote the efforts of both parties in engaging, promoting and communicating positive life choices to young people.
JTL formed in 1990, is one of the leading training providers to the building services engineering sector and has the experience and resources to help young people succeed. JTL is a charity and all the funding we receive is ploughed back into improving training for young people or making it easier for businesses to employ more young people.
JTL deliver the majority of Advanced Apprenticeships in the building services engineering sector and are proud that approximately 70% of young people who begin an apprenticeship with us go on to complete their apprenticeship successfully. Thatâs compared to a national average of around 50% for Work Based Learning.
JTL work with approximately 10,000 apprentices and over 3,500 employers around the country and can provide all the benefits of a strong national framework backed by a hardworking local network.
THE PRINCE'S TRUST
The Trust supported 40,000 young people last year.
- 11,500 through xl clubs
- Almost 8,000 through Team
- 9,300 through the Business Programme
- 3,200 with cash awards to help develop employability
- 2,300 with funding to set up a community project
WAY TO WORK
Way to Work provide guidance, recruitment and apprenticeships to benefit young people aged 16 plus and employers in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and in the local area.
Way to Work has been helping young people to secure employment through apprenticeships within our Council for over 12 years.
Young people can offer:
â¢New ideas
â¢A vibrant approach
â¢Unbiased views
â¢Competent IT, administration and customer service skills
Contact Way to Work
If you would like to become a Way to Work apprentice or think that your business could benefit from the addition of an apprentice, please visit our website and view our current vacancies here.
To find out more about our service
Telephone: 020 8487 5383
WORKING LINKS
Once upon a time some like-minded individuals got together to see if they could help people who had been out of work for a long time. And then one day they came up with a brilliant idea. "Hey, you know what?" one of the guys said, "with our private sector expertise and your public sector values, we could really help change people's lives."
But what they didn't realise was not only was this simple idea one of their best yet, there were also lots more individuals out there who wanted to get involved. In April 2000 Working Links was born and we were the first public, private, voluntary partnership in the UK. By working closely with employers, providers and many other partner organisations we now help one person get back into work every eight minutes. But we're not stopping there. As the market that we operate in changes, we're evolving too. We're tackling big issues and reaching more people. While our role as a leading welfare to work organisation strengthens, we are forging ahead in other sectors too
Sport
2048 DAGENHAM SQUADRON, AIR TRAINING CORPS.
Cadets participate in many activities, including Flying, Gliding, Shooting, Adventure Training, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, Sport and many more.
For more information on the Air Training Corps, it's structure, organisation and aims please visit http://www.aircadets.org.
ARMY CADET TRAINING CENTRE (GREENWICH)
A youth organisation that offers âlife time skills, friendship and fun for young people across the boroughs, including Greenwich.
Tel: 0208 692 7491/ 020 8692 4066/
Email: aoseacf@gl.rfca.mod.uk
BALLERZ LEAGUE
Ballerz League provides a platform for young individuals to get discovered through their sporting achievements. This is done through our competitive 6 a side football, and leisure leagues.
We believe through focusing on and awarding positive individuals and teams it detracts from the negative connotations usually linked with today's young people. Rather than denunciating the bad behaviour we award good behaviour and have a variety of things in place to achieve this.
Our 6 a side football leagues gives young people a platform to develop their skills and also reinforce the importance of being a team player.
BARNET COPTHALL LEISURE CENTRE
A committed to the provision of leisure and fitness facilities at affordable
Tel: 020 8317 5000
BRENT SPORTS SERVICES
The Sports service works with the local community, sports clubs, schools, leisure centres and other council services to increase and improve sporting opportunity for all who live and work in Brent.
We provide a range of sport and leisure facilities, events and sports development activities to local communities, either through directly provided services or those in partnership with the private and voluntary sector.
Telephone :020 8937 3707
www.brentbrain.org.uk/brain/webpages.nsf/0/62333DF0F128AD23802567AF0035A589?opendocument
COMMUNITY SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The Barking and Dagenham Community Sport and Physical Activity Team delivers a wide range of services to provide opportunities for people throughout Barking and Dagenham, to engage in sport and physical activity at all levels.
Tel: 020 8215 3006
Fax: 020 8227 5184
Minicom: 020 8227 5755
Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk
www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/8-leisure-envir/sport-rec/community-sport/community-sport-main.html
CROOK LOG LEISURE CENTRE
Bexley is home to three state of the art, accessible leisure centres, with top class facilities including swimming pools, extensive fitness suites, sports halls and dance studios. The centres are managed by Parkwood Leisure and since the first of the new centres launched in 2005, visits have increased to 1.5 million, helping to get more people, more active, more often
Tel: 020 8304 9090
Email: crooklog@parkwood-leisure.co.uk
www.leisurecentre.com/centres/.../Crook-Log-Leisure-Centre.aspx
DUKE OF EDINBURGHÂS AWARD
A voluntary programme of activities
for young people aged 14-25 years
in Merton includes community
service, skills, sports and expeditions.
A nationally recognised scheme,
which looks great on a Record of
Achievement or CV!
Open Award Centre on Wednesday evenings at
South Wimbledon Youth Centre, Haydons Road,
South Wimbledon, London SW19 1HL
Contact the Award Co-ordinator on 020 8648 1786
or email dofeaward@merton.gov.uk
FASHION FIT FOR SUMMER (SOUTHWARK)
Visual and performing arts (VAPA) are offering five weeks of fun, fitness sessions for young women aged 12 to 18.
Visual and performing arts (VAPA) run a regular weekly young women's group and are offering dance/fitness sessions as part of that session in the build up to summer. Come to meet new people, make friends, have fun and get fit.
Time: 6.30pm - 6.30pm
Location: 165 Bellenden Rd, Peckham, London SE15 5DG
Cost: Booking required
Contact
Louise Doherty
Tel: 020 7252 8914
Email: louise.doherty@southwark.gov.uk
http://www.uk250.co.uk/frame/54248/southwark-london-borough-council.html
FIGHT FOR PEACE (THE LAUREUS FOUNDATION)
Fight for Peace is an innovative project which focuses on young people growing up in communities plagued by crime, gangs and knife and gun violence in multi-cultural inner-city areas within the East End of London. Through its focus on boxing and martial arts, the project aims to engage at-risk young people within the community and offer real alternatives to crime.
The project is open to all boys and girls in Newham between the ages of 12â21, with the target of integrating young people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
FIT TEEN CLUB
The Fit Teen Club is a place where over weight and/or inactive teens can get fit with fun team games and have access to expert nutritional advice in a friendly environment without feeling self conscious. Best of all its absolutely FREE!
Tel: 01895 250504
Email: ihumphreys@hillingdon.gov.uk
FREE SWIMMING IN NEWHAM
Swim for free in Newham
We aim to ensure that all the residents of Newham have the opportunity to live a healthy and active lifestyle, which is why we now provide free swims to under-16s and over-60s.
FUSION
We work in partnership with Fusion, an experienced sports and leisure organisation. As a registered charity, Fusion continually reinvest to improve and develop whatâs on offer in your community.
Tel: 020 8804 4255
GURNELL LEISURE CENTRE
Gurnell Leisure Centre in the London Borough of Ealing provides a range of activities for all ages and abilities.
Tel: 020 8778 0131
Email: hamish.cherrett@gll.org
www.gll.org/centre/crystal-palace-national-sports-centre.asp
GURNELL LEISURE CENTRE (EALING)
Gurnell Leisure Centre in the London Borough of Ealing provides a range of activities for all ages and abilities.
Tel: 020 7831 1804
Email: oasis@gll.org
KICKZ
Using the power of football and the appeal of professional clubs, the Kickz programme targets some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country. Kickz offers 12-18 year olds the chance to take part in positive activity three nights a week, 48 weeks of the year.
Our programme vision is to create safer, stronger, more respectful communities through the development of young people's potential.
LONSDALE ROAD KICKZ
All sessions open to 12 - 18 years old
Tuesdays - 7pm - 9pm
Youth Club night
Castlenau Community Centre
7 Stillingfleet Road, Barnes
SW13 9AQ
Thursdays - 7pm - 9pm
Youth Club Night
Powerstation Youth Club
121a Mortlake High Street
Mortlake
SW14 8SN
For more details please contact Sam Sawhney at
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust on
0844 247 1889 ex 7057
or email ssawhney@brentfordfccst.com
REDBRIDGE AND ILFORD HOCKEY CLUB
Redbridge and Ilford Hockey Club is based at Redbridge Sports Centre and uses the facilities for both training and matches.
We enter "White Knight Mini Hockey" with matches each month throughout the county. Teams for U9 Mixed, U11 Boys and Girls an dU13 Boys and Girls. The older juniors have the opportunity to play in the adult teams.
Training Times:
WEDNESDAY
6.30PM - 7.30PM 5 to 11 year olds
7.30pm - 8.30pm 12 to 15 year olds
Address: Redbridge Sports Centre, Forest Road
Hainault
For more information call:
Samantha Menear -01708 700040
RIO FERDINAND 'LIVE THE DREAM' FOUNDATION
The Rio Ferdinand Live the Dream Foundation will provide education, training and employment opportunities for young people to achieve and fulfil their ambitions in the fields of sport, the arts and cultural activity.
SKYWAY MULTISPORT (HACKNEY)
Skyway multisport is a sport centre with lots of activities for young people to enjoy.
Address:SkyWay, Unit 2, 222 Kingsland Road
London E2 8DG
Tel: 020 7729 6970
Fax: 020 7729 9588
Email: info@skyway.uk.com
SPORTS DISABILITY CLUB
A fun multi sports club for young people with special needs. Sports include trampolining, football, basketball, kurling and boccia.
Tel: 01895 277372
Email: yedwards@hillingdon.gov.uk
SPORTS UNLIMITED PROJECT
Sport Unlimited is an innovative new youth sports programme. It's targeted at youngsters who may have some interest in sport, but aren't particularly involved with community or sports clubs. Harrow Council's Sport Development Team will be organising 10 week sessions involving a range of sports for young people aged between 10-19.
The Sport Unlimited activity sessions are designed to inspire you to sign up for longer term participation at a sports club in your local community. We aim to get young people along to taster sessions over a 10 week period.
Tel: 020 8424 1912
Email: errol.mckenzie@harrow.gov.uk
www.harrow.gov.uk/info/885/sports-development/1963/sport_unlimited_project
STREETCHANCE
StreetChance is a project bringing cricketing opportunities to children from a range of backgrounds across 10 London boroughs including Newham, Brent. Croydon, Ealing, Hackney, Kensington & Chelsea, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Wandsworth.
The scheme teaches youngsters a fast paced version of cricket called Street 20 using a tapeball - a tennis ball wrapped in tape. The scheme has reached 7,000 children so far. For more information on StreetChance visit www.streetchance.co.uk/
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UNDER 16 PING-PONG SESSIONS IN BERMONDSEY SQUARE
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Bermondsey Square, SE13
Cost: Free
Ping-pong tables will spring up across London's squares, landmarks, train stations and in various venues across Southwark. Painted by artists, some tables are permanent and some are only up for a month for all to play and enjoy.
In addition to free play, Southwark Community games are offering a varied programme around various tables in the borough including master classes, first to 100, beat the coach events and Round the World. Check the table for details. To join in, just borrow a bat from the side of the table.
Please note there is no session on the Monday 2 August.
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UNDER 16 PING-PONG SESSIONS IN DULWICH PARK (SOUTHWARK)
Ping-pong tables will spring up across London's squares, landmarks, train stations and in various venues across Southwark. Painted by artists, some tables are permanent and some are only up for a month for all to play and enjoy.
In addition to free play, Southwark Community games are offering a varied programme around various tables in the borough including master classes, first to 100, beat the coach events and Round the World. Check the table for details. To join in, just borrow a bat from the side of the table.
The project is produced by Sing London, the group who produced last year's Street Pianos project.
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Music
BANDS PROJECT
Bower Park is Haverings very own âSchool of Rockâ
Havering youth services has been running a successful bands project within the borough for almost twenty years. We are currently based at Bower Park school in Havering Rd, RM1 4YY and we provide facilities, assistance and advice for young rock/pop musicians aged 13 - 19.
Email: haveringbandsproject@yahoo.co.uk
www.haveringyouth.co.uk/educationsupport/bandsproject/index.html
BIRD COLLEGE
Committed to enabling young performers identify, develop and nurture their individual skills, we provide a first class educational experience, attracting a diverse, international student body to study on exceptional programmes, validated by leading educational institutions
The quality of training that we offer has been described as outstanding by OFSTED inspections and is demonstrated by the exciting achievements of our graduates, who build successful careers in a wide range of dance, music and theatre disciplines.
Tel: 020 8300 6004
BRENT MUSIC SERVICE
Committed to its musical development programmes and proud to be introducing the fun and challenges of instrumental and vocal tuition to thousands of youngsters throughout the London Borough of Brent.
Tel: 0208 204 8096
DREAM STREET UK
We are open every Thursday evenings from 7.00-9.30pm at the Albemarle Youth House in Harold Hill (tel. 01708 340161).
Each session provides training for up to six young people in DJ and MC'ing skills.
It doesn't matter whether the participants are complete novices, at intermediate level or advanced, they are given expert tuition on the decks from the three workers.
www.haveringyouth.co.uk/youthatrisk/dreamstreetuk/index.html
FEDERATION MUSIC
Weâre committed to making music a part of every childâs life. As well as representing and supporting local Music Services, we work closely with a number of government departments and public bodies.
Email: info@federationmusic.org.uk
Tel : +44 (0) 1943 463311
HARROW YOUNG MUSICIANS
Organises musical activities for young people who live in and around Harrow. It has gained an enviable reputation for music making to a high level in a lively and friendly atmosphere.
Email: info@hym.org.uk
Tel: 020 8420 1519
INSTRUMENTAL TUITION
Provide suitably qualified instrumental teachers to Barnet schools and Music Centres
Tel: 0208 359 6310
Email: allison.mcdowell@barnet.gov.uk
www.barnet.gov.uk/index/education-learning/extra-curricular-activities/instrumental-tuition.htm
NEWHAM YOUTH STEEL BAND
At Newham Steel Youth Band, we work as a team to ensure that members:
⢠Develop their confidence and self-esteem through their music
⢠Acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need now and in the future
⢠Get the opportunity to develop their full potential and achieve their goals regardless of race, gender, ability or class
Our activities
We provide free performances for the community, mainly after the Autumn and also sessions at schools and local venues.
For more information on our work, please contact Felix Joseph on 07927 644 629 or 07808 847 974 or you can email felixsteelpan@yahoo.co.uk
THE BROMLEY YOUTH MUSIC TRUST
The Bromley Youth Music Trust exists to help young people in Bromley to develop their musical abilities.
Adress: Bromley Youth Music Centre, Southborough Lane, Bromley, Kent BR2 8AA
Tel: 020 8467 1566
Email: contact@bymt.co.uk
THE CAMDEN MUSIC SERVICE
The Camden Music Service is part of Camden Councilâs Children, School & Families Directorate and provides a wide range of music activities for all young people attending Camden LA schools or living in the borough.
Tel: 020 7974 7239
Address: The Crowndale Centre, 218-220 Eversholt Street LONDON NW1 1BD
Email: camdenmusic@camden.gov.uk
THE COMMUNITY MUSIC SERVICE
Aims to support the musical engagement and development of children, young people and adults in Barking and Dagenham through a wider range of musical programmes.
Contact: Tel: 020 8270 6690
Fax: 020 8270 6689
Email: cmsoffice@lbbd.gov.uk|
THE ENFIELD ARTS SUPPORT SERVICE
The Enfield Arts Support Service is committed to providing an effective, efficient service of wide ranging, high quality opportunities aimed at supporting, enhancing and developing music and arts through education within the community. The service is provided by specialist tutors and is available to pupils who attend school and/or live in the London Borough of Enfield.
Tel - 020 8807 8881 (Closed for summer holiday)
The Arts
ADULT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR LEISURE AND ARTS
We are responsible for delivery of a wide range of arts activities in accordance with priorities of the borough's Arts Strategy, which were identified by the public living in Barking and Dagenham.
Tel: 020 8227 3576
Fax: 020 8227 3129
Minicom: 020 8227 5750
Email: paul.hogan@lbbd.gov.uk
www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/departments/adult-community-services/leisure-arts.html
ALLUMINAE
Alluminae is a youth group that specialises in dance but focuses on the performing arts as a whole.
They perform three shows a year for the young people to showcase their talents, as well as also performing and entering competitions around London. Each young person receives a certificate for performing at the shows and there are also courses and volunteering opportunities open to the young people to develop in their chosen area of interest.
Tel: 020 8583 2978
Email: alluminaecompany@yahoo.co.uk
ARTHOUSE OPEN STUDIOS FESTIVAL
Managed by the Arts Service at Orleans House Gallery, ARThouse is an annual summer festival.
Open to all artists, craftspeople, artist groups, community groups and schools, the festival offers the participants the chance to open their doors to the public and exhibit their work.
There is free admission to all and the public have the opportunity to meet some of the area's finest creative people - and buy their own original pieces.
In 2010 over 80 venues and 11 borough schools participated in this event.
Contact the Arts Service
The Arts Service at Orleans House Gallery
Address: Riverside, Twickenham, TW1 3DJ
Telephone: 020 8831 6000
Fax: 020 8744 0501
Email: artsinfo@richmond.gov.uk
BARKING AND DAGENHAM YOUTH DANCE COMPANY
Style: Wide-ranging - from Street dance to contemporary
Barking and Dagenham Youth Dance Company offer young people aged 13 - 19 a chance to perform and work with some of the country's top choreographers and experience many forms of dance from Street dance to contemporary. No previous dance experience is necessary but members must be enthusiastic and committed. They will perform at least twice a year.
When: They meet weekly throughout term time on Saturdays at the Abbey Sports Centre, Axe Street, Barking, IG11 7NA
Group 1 from 1.00 - 2.30pm
Group 2 from 2.30 - 4.00pm
Cost: Sessions cost £1.50 per week
For further information and details of how to join:
Contact: Georgina Alexiou
Tel: 020 8270 8373
Email: admin@barkinganddagenhamyouthdance.co.uk.
BROMLEY ARTS COUNCIL
Bromley Arts Council was formed in 1965 to maintain, improve and develop the arts in Bromley. It owns and manages Ripley Arts Centre in Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, where the Arts Council is based. The Arts Council offers financial assistance to local amateur societies, of which over one hundred are affiliated members.
Tel: 020 8464 5816
Email: enquiries@bromleyarts.com
CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE
Camden Arts Centre is a world-class contemporary visual arts space, dedicated to engaging with the highest calibre artists from across the international arts scene. Placing the artist at the centre, Camden Arts Centre strives to involve members of the public in the ideas and work of today's artists, and the artists who inspire them.
Tel: 020 7472 5500
Address: Camden Arts Centre, Arkwright Road, London, NW3 6DG
DANCE 49
Based in various schools in the area, Dance 49 offer a large range of courses, classes and workshops on cheerleading and they specialise in tailoring their classes and programs to your needs and developing a working partnership with your students and school.
Their aim is for all cheerleaders to compete at the highest level possible. There are local, regional and national competitions that they will enter each squad into as soon as they feel they are ready. They also perform at local events such as communtity fetes and sporting matches.
Email: info@dance49.co.uk
Tel: 07971 219 928
DRAMA WORKSHOP
Ascot Community Centre, Hermit Road
Canning Town E16
Mondays
Time: 4-6.30pm
Cost: FREE
Drama workshops for children up to 16yrs. For further
Information contact Robert Churchill on 020 8430 4775.
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EALING ARTS
Ealing Arts and Leisure exists to foster and promote the maintenance, improvement and development of artistic tastes and the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the arts in the London Borough of Ealing.
Tel: 020 8825 5000
HARROW ARTS CENTRE
Harrow Arts Centre offers the community a terrific variety of entertainment from both professional and community companies. It is the only dedicated performing arts venue in the borough and works in close partnership with local organisations and community groups to deliver an inclusive, educational and accessible programme of events and activities for the diverse community of Harrow.
Tel: 020 8416 8989
Email: harrowartscentre@harrow.gov.uk
HOXTON HALL
Inspiring creativity and self expression in young Londoners
Welcome to Hoxton Hall, pioneering East London creative activity since 1863. We facilitate Youth Arts, foster Community Partnerships, and provide a stunning venue for performances, shows, gigs and events - Venue Hires. Discover our ongoing developments online and come enjoy Whatâs On! We cherish your participation and your invaluable support as together we champion perpetual growth through the arts.
Address: Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London
N1 6SH
Email: info@hoxtonhall.co.uk
Tel: 020 7684 0060
LONDON BUBBLE SUMMER UNIVERSITY
9 August 2010 - 13 August 2010
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: London Bubble theatre, London Bubble, 5 Elephant Lane, Rotherhithe, SE16 4JD
Cost: Free
Want to create your own show in just five days? Free sessions for 13 to 17 year olds
Come along to choose and rehearse a performance and perform for your friends and family on the Friday afternoon.
Everyone who comes for the week gets a ticket to see Bubble's professional show 'The Sirens of Titan' in Southwark Park.
Contact details
Telephone: 020 7237 4434
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PECKHAM SPACE SUMMER 2010 ART CLUBS (SOUTHWARK)
11 August 2010
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Peckham Space, University of the Arts London, 89 Peckham High Street, London SE15 5RS
Cost: Booking required
The Peckham Space Art Club is a free programme of creative educational events that will take at Peckham Space's new venue during school holidays.
The first Art Club programme will take place at Peckham Space's new venue this August 2010. To take part you must book a place in advance by either completing an Art Club application form which can be collected from Peckham Space or via email from info@peckhamspace.com. To qualify for your free place you must be withing one of the specified age groups* and live in Southwark...Click on link for more info
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PUSH ARTS ITD
Push Arts values is that everyone is intitled to creative self expression, a community arts company that offers art in the forms of Dance, Drama, Music and Singing. They provide classes in performing Arts with professional tutors. Pupils talents are built upon and new skills taught often they show case work at the end of the term.
Tel: 0208-855-0236
RIO FERDINAND 'LIVE THE DREAM' FOUNDATION
The Rio Ferdinand 'Live the Dream' Foundation will provide education, training and employment opportunities for young people to achieve and fulfil their ambitions in the fields of sport, the arts and cultural activity.
THE PAINTED POT
A paint-your-own ceramic studio (ceramic cafe) in Barnet. We supply blank ceramic items, colours, brushed, stencils, sponges and studio space for you to create your own work of art.
Tel: 020 8364 9988
TRUE STARS ACADEMY
True Stars Academy is a new project from SOLA Ambassador Brooke Kinsella - visit the site to find out more or email queries@truestarsacademy.com to get an application form or ask any questions
TRUE TUBE
CTVC's TrueTube has been out on the road this summer and autumn to reach groups of young people less able to gain access to equipment and expertise in making short films, and to create a new generation of politically and morally aware citizens.
TrueTube's aim is to offer 1000 disadvantaged young people (aged between 16-25 years) an opportunity to become involved in social and community action, using film as a tool of engagement.
The project culminates in a large scale event at the British Film Institute in London on Saturday 28th November 2009 where the films produced during the project will be showcased and will also include debating, voting, volunteering and campaigning. The event will have a number of guest speakers including film and documentary makers, leading politicians, celebrities and campaigners as well as the young film makers!
YOUTH THEATRE
For anyone 13-19 years old who's creative! We offer drama and film-making workshops and the opportunity to perform in a production at the Compass Theatre each term.
No experience necessary, just energy and enthusiasm
Tel: 01895 465572
Educational Services
ADULT EDUCATION
We are committed to providing lifelong education opportunities for our residents to encourage as many people as possible to continue to learn
Phone: 020 8937 1200
BARNET COLLEGE
Information on adult and community learning course is available from Barnet College
We provides a family learning service which offers a range of programmes that aim to raise parental awareness of how children learn and to enable parents/carers and children to learn together and achieve.
Telephone: 020 8266 4307
BRAMPTON ROAD ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE
We are the main provider of part-time adult education in the London Borough of Bexley. We offer well in excess of 1,000 courses each year, across a very broad range of subjects and areas of interest, varying in length from 1 day to 5 weeks to a year. Our courses are designed to meet the learning needs of individuals, families and community groups â so there should be something for everyone!
Tel: 020 8303 2541
CAMDEN EDUCATION
Here you can find everything you need to know about Camden schools and a wealth of education opportunities for young people and adults. You can also find information on a wide range of childcare, services for parents and young people.
Tel: 020 7974 1625
DULWICH LIBRARY FILM CLUB (SOUTHWARK)
2 August 2010 - 23 August 2010
Time: 1.30pm - 1.30pm
Location: Booking not required
Cost: Dulwich Library, 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 8NB
Weekly matinee film screening on Mondays at Dulwich Library.
Dulwich Library shows a matinee film every Monday at 1.30pm (apart from Bank Holidays). Each month there is a different theme for the films which range from musicals and black and whites to action thrillers, rom-coms and foreign language films.
This event is suitable for anyone over 18 years old.
Transport
Nearest rail station: East Dulwich, North Dulwich
Buses : 12, 40, 176, 185, 197
Access
Disabled access : Yes
Contact
Nuala Graham
Tel: 020 7525 6227
Email: nuala.graham@southwark.gov.uk
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EALING EDUCATION
Our aspiration is that every child and young person in Ealing will love learning, be empowered by learning and achieve fulfilment through learning
Tel: (020) 8825 5000
Email: education@ealing.gov.uk
EARLY EDUCATION
Helps children to develop strong foundations for future learning, gives children the opportunity to learn through hands-on activities and play and ensures that children's learning is supported by staff who understand how children develop and learn.
The government provides funding for each eligible child to get up to 15 hours a week for 38 weeks a year. This 38 week period is divided into between 11 and 14 weeks each school term.
Tel: 020 8227 5543
Fax: 020 8227 5525
Email: michelle.maddocks@lbbd.gov.uk
www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/6-children/child-choices/child-choices-free-pre.html
HANDS ON MUSIC
'Hands On Music' endeavours to expand young peoples interests in education through the medium that they enjoy, namely, music. The learners will have access to music resources, including IT equipment and recording studio, which assist in developing their basic skills, personal and social skills, as well as vocational skills.
Music touches everyone in some way and it is through the medium that 'hands on' reaches out to the learner and with them channels their ideas, passion and drive into individual objectives set out at the start of the course. The course leads to a possible 4 NCFE qualifications in basic skills and music.
Email: benoconnor@nts-group.com
Tel: 020 8577 8572
INSIGHT
39 â 41 Monarch Parade,
London Road,
Mitcham CR4 3HA
Information, Advice and Support -
Ages 13 â 19
Drop-in support services:
Connexions Personal Advisers, CV and job search
advice, housing advice, and positive activities
for young people, homework club, 1:1 key work
support, computer suite with Internet access
Open:
Mondays to Fridays 12.00 â 6.00
(Activity session 3.00 â 6.00)
Contact the Project Manager on 020 8687 5226
or email insight@merton.gov.uk
SING-ALONG WORKSHOPS FOR YOUR BABIES AND TODDLERS - NEW TERM ANNOUNCED FOR THE AUTUMN!
8 September 2010
Time: 10am - 10.45am
Location: St Barnabus' Church Hall, 40 Calton Avenue, Dluwich, London SE21 7DG
Cost: Booking required
A wonderful way for your child to stretch their imaginations and discover the world and themselves.
Each term, Mini Ps focuses on a different theme - and uses this to explore everyday experiences through songs, rhyme, poems and stories
â¢Starters: 11.40am to 12.30pm
â¢Walkers: 10am to 10.35am
â¢Talkers: 10.45am to 11.30am
This term's theme is Singalong Classic Songs and we've put a funky spin on the well known songs from the much loved TV shows such as Peppa Pig, Fireman Sam and Postman Pat.
Your child will learn new actions and verses and delight in rediscovering some of the songs they use everyday and have grown up to. Not to mention a whole heap more Mini Ps adventures, games, exercises and wiggly dances! Places are booking fast! Free session! Don't forget that we are still offering every child a Free activity Workshop to come and the fun at Mini Ps.
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U PROJECT
The Youth Service is running the U project again this year. The project is aimed at those young people who have yet to make any positive choices regarding their education, employment or training options. We will work alongside young people to create a summer programme designed to meet their needs to find a place in education, employment or training and have a fun summer.
Email: Richard.young@havering.gov.uk
Tel: 01708 551950
YOU THINK Â PLAYING FOR SUCCESS
The Playing for Success project works with young people across the borough in Key Stage 2 and 3 to raise young peopleâs academic achievement. The project is run in partnership with Fulham FC, QPR FC and Chelsea FC.
Tel: 020 8753 3700
Email: youthserviceadmin@lbhf.gov.uk
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