BISHOPS STORTFORD YOUTH PROJECT LIMITED

The funding will be used to deliver detached youth work water based activities and new experiences to local young people. The project aims to work towards reducing anti social behaviour by providing meaningful activities in the community.

This funding enabled Bishops Stortford Youth project to run Thirst Youth Café, supporting local young people and improving mental wellbeing.

to contribute to the general running costs of a youth project in Bishops Stortford

Grant to Bishops Stortford Youth Project

Grant to Bishops Stortford Youth Project

We would live to deliver community projects, such as gardening, to local young people, and to provide opportunities for taking part in community social action projects.

‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’

Grant to Bishops Stortford Youth Project

This project will deliver mentoring to children and young people experiencing behavioural or psychological difficulties in Bishops Stortford. The activities will result in improved coping strategies, positive relationships and self-confidence.

Weston Youth Grant

We want to provide safe spaces for young people. We want to engage, encourage and empower young people to find their voice, helping to build stronger, resilient communities in Bishop's Stortford.

The funding will be used to continue the group's delivery of their youth services and youth cafe. The project aims to provide an outlet that will support in the reduction of isolation amongst young people and improve mental health in the wake of the ....more

The funding will be used to continue the group's delivery of their youth services and youth cafe. The project aims to provide an outlet that will support in the reduction of isolation amongst young people and improve mental health in the wake of the pandemic.

The Youth Take Action group will be getting young people involved in social action projects in the Bishops Stortford area. We will engage with the young people before the projects begin in a comfortable environment. Allowing them to set tasks for ....more

The Youth Take Action group will be getting young people involved in social action projects in the Bishops Stortford area. We will engage with the young people before the projects begin in a comfortable environment. Allowing them to set tasks for the individual projects and encouraging them to help allocate the resources in the projects. We will then plan in group rewards after each project. Where the teams of young people can enjoy and reflect on the projects. This project will consist of three mini projects taking place during the school holidays during the summer and over the May and October 2021 half terms assuming permissable in light of restrictions. Project 1 Garden Project The garden project is a project where the young people with two youth workers will engage with the council. To help to clean, maintain and do some gardening a recreational area in Bishop Stortford. It will be over two days in the half term with around ten young people for around eight hours,four hours each day. We will plan in time for discussion and planning with the young people before undertaking the work. We will provide the equipment needed such as gloves gardening and cleaning equipment. Young people will be involved in planning a group reward such as group escape room after the project is complete. Project 2 School Project The School project is where we will engage with a local school and offer to clean,maintain and help with any special projects i.e painting with young people and two youth workers. We are planning it over two days with around ten hours engagement five hours each day in the half term. We will plan in time for discussion and planning with the young people before undertaking the work. We will be inviting around ten young people to help in this project. We will also provide the equipment needed. Young people will be involved in planning group reward at the end of the project. Project 3 Park Project The project in the park will consist of young people in a local park over half term litter picking and giving out hot drinks and biscuits to members of the public. This will be over two days in the half term for around eight hours four hours on each day with around ten young people. We will also plan in time for discussion and planning with the young people before undertaking the work. We will provide the pickers gloves and bin bags for the litter picking task. For the beverages and snacks we want to offer to the general public, we plan and organise the preparation of the hot drinks and biscuits in the youth cafe and will make sure we adhere to food and hygiene regulations. Young people wll be involved in planning a group reward such as a restaurant voucher which the young people can use together. In addition the group have asked for a staff cost contribution to the development of their young person accreditation scheme including specific “modules” so that YP experience all aspects of volunteering including fundraising, campaigning and helping others and will provide progression and development opportunities. Young people can work towards bronze, silver and gold awards. They plan to benefit 20 young people per year with this.

Grant to Bishops Stortford Youth Project

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Grant from The Fore's RAFT Immediate Response Fund to Bishops Stortford Youth Project, as part of The Fore's COVID-19 Response programme.

Grant to Bishops Stortford Youth Project

Thirst Youth cafe - Extended opening hours

Thirst Youth cafe - Extended opening hours. The wider aim of the scheme is: To deliver onward grants to increase positive activities for young people by delivering extra sessions in youth clubs for the financial year 2019/20

Grant to Bishops Stortford Youth Project

Grant to Bishops Stortford Youth Project

The organisation will use the funding to extend the opening hours of their Youth Café. The project aims to provide more support to young people with the aim of reducing isolation, anti-social behaviour and engaging them in positive activities.

Thirst Cafe have committed adult volunteers who develop strong relationships with the young people who attend. It's a space for them to drop in immediately after school and a place over the weekend, where they can engage with positive role models, ....more

Thirst Cafe have committed adult volunteers who develop strong relationships with the young people who attend. It's a space for them to drop in immediately after school and a place over the weekend, where they can engage with positive role models, talk through issues and chat over games. Over a session, we can have 70 young people drop in. We are open 4 sessions and wish to open more, increasing to an evening slot so that young people will have a safe place to be in the evening, and create specific events to tackle the needs highlighted above. We want to give young people a) the space to discover their unique ideas, creativity and voice, b) a sense of belonging through team work and shared identity c) help them to see the impact of powerful and healthy decision making in growing confidence. SoundBox is an electronic questionnaire, taken onto the streets by 11-14yr olds, to find out how youth culture impacts them. This will lead to reflection, and a development of specific events to address these needs. Young Ambassador Role is for 15-18yr olds, as a link to their school, to develop belonging, confidence through public speaking, mentoring and support.