WARRINGTON YOUTH ZONE LIMITED 

The funding will be used to deliver a series of activities for young people in the community to include sports personal development and one to one sessions where participants will be provided with ....more

The funding will be used to deliver a series of activities for young people in the community to include sports personal development and one to one sessions where participants will be provided with the opportunity to take part in positive structured things to do during the holidays whilst discussing issues pertaining to them with the aim of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across the community.

Grant to Warrington Youth Zone Limited

The project will see WYZ working in partnership with Home-Start Warrington to deliver a 12 month programme for families. ‘Foundations’ will be open to any family known to Home-Start and to the ....more

The project will see WYZ working in partnership with Home-Start Warrington to deliver a 12 month programme for families. ‘Foundations’ will be open to any family known to Home-Start and to the wider community with a child under the age of 5.  

Grant to Warrington Youth Zone Limited

Fund 12 Warrington residents over 50 to take part in a 6 month employability programme, to gain meaningful work-related qualifications and provide a pathway to join the Youth Zone staff team, or ....more

Fund 12 Warrington residents over 50 to take part in a 6 month employability programme, to gain meaningful work-related qualifications and provide a pathway to join the Youth Zone staff team, or other employment, and using their skills to help young people from the local community.

The funding will be used to host a series of activities and events celebrating the King's Coronation Eurovision and Windrush 75. The project aims to provide volunteering opportunities and enable ....more

The funding will be used to host a series of activities and events celebrating the King's Coronation Eurovision and Windrush 75. The project aims to provide volunteering opportunities and enable young people to come together increasing inclusion and a sense of belonging within their communities.

Step Up project aims to provide young people with a safe and warm space while empowering them through education about life skills and cost-of-living support services.

Grant to Warrington Youth Zone Limited

Our Emotional Health & Wellbeing Co-ordinator will provide a range of group-based and 1-1 support sessions for young people experiencing mental health problems.

YOOF Digital Platform

A gift for the Youth Zone bequeathed by Arthur Jones

Mini Minds

Grant to Warrington Youth Club Limited

towards three years' salary of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support Worker at a project providing one to one and group based activities for young people, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in ....more

towards three years' salary of an Emotional Health and Wellbeing Support Worker at a project providing one to one and group based activities for young people, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, in Warrington, Cheshire.

Grant to Warrington Youth Club Limited

Over 50s Youth Zone Volunteering Programme

The funding will be used to organize a special one-day community event celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The project aims for the Warrington community to come together get active using the ....more

The funding will be used to organize a special one-day community event celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The project aims for the Warrington community to come together get active using the brand-new Youth Zone facilities enjoy food together and celebrate the Jubilee weekend.

This project will provide funding for additional staff costs to deliver a new multi-sports programme for young males aged 13 to 19 (up to 25 with additional needs) to provide engaging and flexible ....more

This project will provide funding for additional staff costs to deliver a new multi-sports programme for young males aged 13 to 19 (up to 25 with additional needs) to provide engaging and flexible opportunities to try sporting activity, encourage and sustain an understanding of its benefit and use sport as a vehicle to break down the multiple layers of deprivation they face.

Grant to Warrington Youth Club Limited

The organisation will deliver a series of workshops exploring different parts of the world for local young people with the aim of educating participants about cultural differences and diversity

This project will deliver 2-4 sessions of activities per week including dance, gym sessions, glow fit and a multisport programme for women and girls aged 16+.

A grant to support 120 young people aged 13-25 in the Warrington area through clinical counselling in order to help address their mental health needs. This support is along side the activities and ....more

A grant to support 120 young people aged 13-25 in the Warrington area through clinical counselling in order to help address their mental health needs. This support is along side the activities and support that the youth club already offers.

Warrington Youth Club are applying in partnership with Verve Place and Think Therapy, for a project which will support disadvantaged young people experiencing mental health problems. The funding will ....more

Warrington Youth Club are applying in partnership with Verve Place and Think Therapy, for a project which will support disadvantaged young people experiencing mental health problems. The funding will allow them to offer clinical counselling sessions for those in most severe need, and support pathways into a range of community projects for young people who are isolated. The project will benefit young people disproportionately impacted by the pandemic by improving emotional wellbeing, reducing social isolation, and developing support networks that keep them active and engaged in their communities.  

towards three years' running costs of an employability programme for young people aged 14 to 25 from disadvantaged communities in Warrington, Cheshire.

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 3,000 children and young people across the Borough. This project will support children with additional needs by ....more

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 3,000 children and young people across the Borough. This project will support children with additional needs by engaging them in inclusive dance and movement sessions and by providing access to a wide range of additional emotional wellbeing support and social projects. The funding will allow us to employ experienced and compassionate staff who understand the needs of vulnerable young people and will enable us to purchase all the necessary resource to deliver the project to an excellent standard. The project will have the dual benefit of inspiring disadvantaged young people to achieve physical health outcomes through engagement in dance activity, as well as facilitating greater emotional wellbeing as young people develop social connections and feel less isolated and lonely.

Warrington Youth Club is a children and young people’s organisation based in centres and venues across Warrington. Since April 2020 they have been working to develop a digital platform for children ....more

Warrington Youth Club is a children and young people’s organisation based in centres and venues across Warrington. Since April 2020 they have been working to develop a digital platform for children and young people from across Cheshire. They are applying for funding to cover the salary costs of a central coordinator for the YOOF platform and hosting costs of the platform. This role is critical to the success of the platform and will ensure the platform is successful in providing children and young people from across the county with a safe space online. This project will address social isolation which is experienced by many children and young people from across Cheshire as a result of limited transport links, mobility challenges, confidence issues and low self-esteem. These issues were major concerns for those working with children and young people before the pandemic, following the lockdown the level of anxiety and mental health issues experienced by children and young people is dramatically increasing. YOOF will provide a safe space with interesting and engaging content, online interactive live sessions and information for those young people who need a more focused level of support.  

Grant to Warrington Youth Club Limited

One-off payment towards the climbing wall

We aim to offer 14 free places at each day of our Holiday Club, to help children who are experiencing child poverty and 'holiday hunger'.

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 2,500 children and young people across the Borough. This funding would enable us to effectively support vulnerable ....more

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 2,500 children and young people across the Borough. This funding would enable us to effectively support vulnerable young people as we emerge from the pandemic, ensuring that those in need of intensive mental health support can receive professional counselling immediately and for free. The funding will contribute towards the salary of WYC’s Emotional Health and Wellbeing Co-ordinator and will enable us to purchase a programme of counselling sessions with an accredited psychotherapist. This project will provide vital emotional wellbeing support to young people and families experiencing a crisis in their mental health, at a time when services are extremely difficult to access due to Covid-19 restrictions, long waiting lists, and financial hardship.

Warrington Youth Club is a charity which supports children and young people by providing them with a combination of universal and targeted programmes, to increase their confidence and self-esteem. ....more

Warrington Youth Club is a charity which supports children and young people by providing them with a combination of universal and targeted programmes, to increase their confidence and self-esteem. The universal offer includes our Youth Club, Holiday Club, Outreach Programme and young people’s Gym. The targeted programmes are designed to support those children and young people who need a higher level of support to achieve a more focused outcome to support their physical, emotional or behavioural development. Our targeted programmes include our Mentoring Programme which offers over 100 vulnerable children and young people the support of a volunteer adult mentor each year. As the country moves out of the lock down and life in the post Covid world re opens, one of the key institutions to restart is education, from infants and primary schools through secondary schools and colleges of further education. Many children and young people have been detrimentally impacted as a result of the pandemic and the closure of schools and colleges. The reintegration to education from September onwards is likely to be a challenging process for many children and young people. To offer support to those affected most we are aiming to provide 300 children and young people with access to a virtual mentor who will be able to support them through the process of reengaging with their education. We are seeking grant funding to pay the salary cost of two mentor coordinators who will be responsible for the training and support over 400 volunteer mentors. The coordinators will also be responsible for liaising with the schools and colleges to identify those children and young people who will benefit from the programme and match them with a virtual mentor. Whilst the pandemic has shaken the whole world and businesses from local shops to multi-national corporations have crumbled with the reduction in income as a result of the lock down. Children and young people have been the most damaged by the situation. Firstly, their lives have been changed very quickly with the closure of schools, creating isolation for many whose support network of peers and teachers was withdrawn. Many children and young people have lived in hostile environments over the past six months with reported incidents of domestic abuse and violence escalating rapidly. The impact for many families will be felt throughout the next academic year as unemployment levels increase following the closure of the Job Retention Scheme, resulting in many more families entering extreme poverty as parents lose their jobs. The Re-launch programme will provide children and young people with a supportive adult who will listen and guide the child as they relaunch into their education. Whilst the support will be initially focused on academic support and mentors will be able to listen to children and young people read, provide help with academic work that the children and young people are struggling to complete. We anticipate that the mentoring sessions will provide space for children to share their feelings and emotions in a safe manner.

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 2,500 children and young people across the Borough. We are applying for support, during the coronavirus crisis, to ....more

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 2,500 children and young people across the Borough. We are applying for support, during the coronavirus crisis, to develop our street-based programme of Youth Work. The funding will contribute towards the staffing costs and resources related to supportive, diversionary and educational activities. This project will help to ensure that vulnerable young people are safeguarded, avoid risky behaviours, and reduce their involvement in antisocial behaviour and crime, as they return to social opportunities and engagement with their communities and peers.

Grant to provide 14 free places every day of the school holidays to some of the Borough’s most deprived children

The funding will be used to maintain contact and support for local children and young people especially those identified as vulnerable. During Covid-19 lock down youth workers and volunteers will ....more

The funding will be used to maintain contact and support for local children and young people especially those identified as vulnerable. During Covid-19 lock down youth workers and volunteers will provide supportive phone calls to the growing list of vulnerable children to boost children’s wellbeing and increase safeguarding through online art and activity sessions and deliver accessible online emotional wellbeing support.

Grant to Warrington Youth Club Limited contribution towards core costs

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 2,500 children and young people across the Borough. We are applying for support, during the coronavirus crisis, to ....more

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 2,500 children and young people across the Borough. We are applying for support, during the coronavirus crisis, to develop our digital/online offer. The funding will contribute towards the staffing costs of designing, producing and uploading supportive online resources for young people. This new strand of our work will ensure that vulnerable young people can stay connected and supported from home, reducing the negative impacts of social isolation, anxiety and uncertainty being experienced.

?Wondrous Wellbeing? will engage groups of vulnerable young women (16-25) through Senior Youth Club and Youth Gym, who will then be introduced to themes of emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, ....more

?Wondrous Wellbeing? will engage groups of vulnerable young women (16-25) through Senior Youth Club and Youth Gym, who will then be introduced to themes of emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, life skills, coping strategies and aspirations, through a weekly programme of exciting activities.Young women requiring additional support will progress discretely into a number of supportive pathways including Pretty Tough (WYC?s Girls Group Provision) and/or local specialist services, while receiving access to social opportunities through the ?Wondrous Wellbeing? programme.

Personal development Sessions will utilise The Junction Gym to develop a social hub with a focus on emotional wellbeing and health. Open to current TAGS members, current WYC members and young people ....more

Personal development Sessions will utilise The Junction Gym to develop a social hub with a focus on emotional wellbeing and health. Open to current TAGS members, current WYC members and young people new to both groups. Cross promotion of opportunities at both organisations. 2 cohorts of approx. 10 young people will be delivered - November to January and February to April Social Action, developing awareness and understanding of LGBTQ within WYC universal provision. December – February. Staff will support a core group to develop workshop and presentation materials aimed at awareness-raising. Young people will become LGBTQ Ambassadors on the project, supporting delivery of awareness-raising activities. The group will receive elements of leadership training, including communication skills and professional boundaries, in preparation for group delivery. March – April. Ambassadors supported to deliver weekly programme of awareness-raising activities within the WYC Youth Club provision and Easter Holiday Club. Activities will cover themes of acceptance and diversity for Junior Youth Club members (7-12) and extend to more specific themes such as LGBTQ rights and hate crime, for Senior members (13-19). Training Ambassadors, supported by staff, will deliver a half-day training course to all WYC staff and volunteers on the topic of LGBTQ Awareness. We also believe that we have a huge social responsibility to help each young person discover what they can become good at, to nurture them to achieve and to encourage them to take the risk and try something new. We do not believe that this is the exclusive job of schools, family or local authority.

Warrington Youth Club provides quality projects for children and young people from across the Borough. The funding is for their Community Mentoring Programme which supports the personal, emotional ....more

Warrington Youth Club provides quality projects for children and young people from across the Borough. The funding is for their Community Mentoring Programme which supports the personal, emotional and social development of disadvantaged children, by facilitating Mentoring relationships with local adult volunteers and providing group activities. The grant funding will contribute towards the salary of a Mentor Co-ordinator who will support 45 Mentoring relationships over the course of the year and 45 volunteers. This grant will enable Warrington Youth Club to support vulnerable and disadvantaged children who are traversing extremely challenging periods of their lives, by facilitating positive activities which promote emotional wellbeing, health and enjoyment.  

Community Mentoring Programme

The Girls Group programme follows a multi-faceted approach, to engage vulnerable girls in weekly peer-support groups, regular social activities and pathways into peer-mentoring and training. The core ....more

The Girls Group programme follows a multi-faceted approach, to engage vulnerable girls in weekly peer-support groups, regular social activities and pathways into peer-mentoring and training. The core feature of the programme will be a weekly Girls Group, offering a safe environment in which beneficiaries can receive support from trained staff and socialise alongside like-minded peers.

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 4,000 children and young people from across the Borough. ?Holiday Club ? Boost? aims to reduce the impact of child ....more

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) offer a wide variety of quality projects, engaging over 4,000 children and young people from across the Borough. ?Holiday Club ? Boost? aims to reduce the impact of child poverty and social deprivation by providing positive activities and healthy meals over the school holidays, to some of the Borough?s most deprived children. A Main Grant would enable us to provide 14 free places every day of the school holidays for one year, covering costs of transport, food, activities, staffing and safeguarding. We believe this project will make a significant difference to children?s physical health, mental wellbeing, social skills, confidence and quality of life, while also supporting local families who are experiencing financial hardship and other complex issues.

The club will initiate a new programme of low-cost gym use which will encourage young people to bring their parents with them to the gym. The project aims to build the confidence of young ....more

The club will initiate a new programme of low-cost gym use which will encourage young people to bring their parents with them to the gym. The project aims to build the confidence of young participants and also support local families become closer and more active.

We believe this programme of work will inspire significant progress in all three of the Tampon Tax Community Fund objectives. Taking Health and Wellbeing as our primary objective, our aim for all ....more

We believe this programme of work will inspire significant progress in all three of the Tampon Tax Community Fund objectives. Taking Health and Wellbeing as our primary objective, our aim for all beneficiaries on the project are as follows: Beneficiaries will participate in a range of educational and interactive sessions relating to health, wellbeing and relationships, empowering them to make healthy and positive life decisions. Social isolation will be reduced and beneficiaries will be encouraged to make new friends and develop positive peer support networks. Physical health and mental wellbeing will increase by engaging in regular sports and fitness sessions. Through mindfulness and self-appreciation exercises beneficiaries will develop an array of coping techniques and become more emotionally resilient. Beneficiaries will develop key skills in decision-making and responsibility, enabling them to become more independent and take control of their life choices. Beneficiaries will be encouraged to share their experiences within a trusted group, enhancing communication skills and voice. Beneficiaries will gain a better understanding of risky behaviours including improved awareness of nutrition, diet, drugs and alcohol abuse. Beneficiaries will become better able to identify and avoid unhealthy relationships, reducing the number of young women in abusive or exploitative situations. Barriers will be broken down for young people to access further services which support the improvement of mental health, both in terms of physical barriers and also in reducing social stigma. Through the peer-mentoring aspect of the project, beneficiaries will experience the positive effect of contributing within their communities and feel pride in their ability to help others.

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) provides quality projects for over 4,000 young people from across the Borough. ?Share A Skill? will draw on our experience of delivering Mentoring projects, to facilitate ....more

Warrington Youth Club (WYC) provides quality projects for over 4,000 young people from across the Borough. ?Share A Skill? will draw on our experience of delivering Mentoring projects, to facilitate 20 intergenerational Mentoring relationships between disadvantaged young people and older people, aged 50 and over, from the local community. Grant funding will deliver this programme effectively, covering project costs and the pert-time salary of a Mentor Co-ordinator. Both groups will benefit from learning new skills, however the most significant differences will be achieved by fostering positive relationships, which will lead to much broader personal and social changes.

Developing evening activity in a local park, making use of a rangers cabin

Developing evening activity in a local park, making use of a rangers cabin

The Big Give 2018

The project was awarded a smaller grant than requested thereby delivering half the outputs as described in the original application, delivering 2 x 12-week programmes of work, engaging 20 girls and ....more

The project was awarded a smaller grant than requested thereby delivering half the outputs as described in the original application, delivering 2 x 12-week programmes of work, engaging 20 girls and young women

Using learning gained from delivery of a recent afterschool club programme, we will deliver a 6 month programme of Social Action activities across 2 local schools: Junior Group - Beamont Community ....more

Using learning gained from delivery of a recent afterschool club programme, we will deliver a 6 month programme of Social Action activities across 2 local schools: Junior Group - Beamont Community Primary School – 7 x Year 6 pupils (aged 10-11) Youth Group - King’s Leadership Academy – 7 x Year 9 pupils (aged 13-14)

Core Mentoring Programme

Warrington Youth Club provides quality projects for over 4,000 children and young people from across the Borough. This project is specifically for the Mentoring Programme which supports the personal, ....more

Warrington Youth Club provides quality projects for over 4,000 children and young people from across the Borough. This project is specifically for the Mentoring Programme which supports the personal, emotional and social development of disadvantaged children, by facilitating Mentoring relationships with local adult volunteers and providing group activities. The grant funding will contribute towards the salary of a Mentor Co-ordinator who will support 40 Mentoring relationships over the course of the year. This grant will specifically be used to engage children who are on a Child Protection Plan or are at risk of becoming ‘Looked After Children’, providing a lifeline to disadvantaged children who are traversing extremely challenging periods of their lives, by encouraging respite, fun and mental wellbeing.

The funding will be used by a youth club to run a mentoring programme for children on a child protection plan or at those who are at risk of becoming looked-after. The project aims to support ....more

The funding will be used by a youth club to run a mentoring programme for children on a child protection plan or at those who are at risk of becoming looked-after. The project aims to support increased social interaction, improve confidence and self-esteem and develop coping techniques.

We want to provide a Holiday Club so that disadvantaged and disabled young people can enjoy positive activities during the school holidays.

This project will deliver mentoring support to children and young people aged 7-15 who are affected by challenging or traumatic experiences or circumstances. The project will improve confidence and ....more

This project will deliver mentoring support to children and young people aged 7-15 who are affected by challenging or traumatic experiences or circumstances. The project will improve confidence and self esteem, build resilience and develop key skills.

Warrington Youth Club provide a wide range of activities for young people in Warrington. The Youth Social Action Project will deliver a junior volunteer development programme for children aged 10-12 ....more

Warrington Youth Club provide a wide range of activities for young people in Warrington. The Youth Social Action Project will deliver a junior volunteer development programme for children aged 10-12 from across Warrington, an age range where there are currently few volunteering opportunities of this nature. The grant will be used to cover a contribution towards staffing costs, transport costs, days out and other events held by Warrington Youth Club.

The funding will be used to facilitate and deliver a programme of arts and performance sessions with young people who are experiencing mental health problems, bullying, self-harm and who lack ....more

The funding will be used to facilitate and deliver a programme of arts and performance sessions with young people who are experiencing mental health problems, bullying, self-harm and who lack confidence. The project aims to raise their self-esteem and increase their resilience through the creation of peer support networks and a safe environment in which to explore and express their concerns.

This project will manage 50-60 'buddy' relationships between young volunteers and disabled children and young people, providing social activities and increasing confidence.

Warrington Youth Club is the largest voluntary-sector Youth Club in the Warrington area with an ethos of "Inspiring Young People to Achieve", working work with young people aged between 7 ....more

Warrington Youth Club is the largest voluntary-sector Youth Club in the Warrington area with an ethos of "Inspiring Young People to Achieve", working work with young people aged between 7 and 19, or up to age 25 for disabled young people. The project delivers a Holiday Club for disadvantaged children and young people aged between 5-18. The grant will pay for staffing costs and healthy breakfasts for the young people.

towards three years' salary of the Stay Safe Facilitator & Mentor at a youth project in a deprived area of Cheshire that works with at risk children and young people

The Enterprise Programme will inspire and motivate NEET young people to increase their knowledge and understanding of business and support them to set up their own "pop up" social ....more

The Enterprise Programme will inspire and motivate NEET young people to increase their knowledge and understanding of business and support them to set up their own "pop up" social enterprise within the newly established Enterprise Hub.