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Project Opening 28th May seen the Grand opening of our refurbished youth project in Town End Farm. Historically popular the youth project was in desperate need of repair so with support from staff a group of young people made an application to the Youth Opportunity Fund and were granted £25000. The group quickly set about planning and designing their new project and after what seems like forever we are ready to unveil it to the world.
SHOKKS Coming soon to a youth project near you! SHOKKS is a range of urban fitness equipment designed specifically for young people incorporating martial arts, cardio and a few surprises. A session using this equipment will not only help you get fitter it’s also loads of fun.
Quality Assurance Last year we were one of only four voluntary youth organisations in the City to be awarded the 14-19 Quality Assurance Standard (Silver) for our educational work with young people. We have since improved the range and quality of training opportunities for the young people we work with and are currently working towards the achievement of the Gold standard.
Friday Night Football Each week over 100 young people attend our Friday Football events held at the Downhill sports complex and the Castleview centre. Downhill is open to young people aged between 13 and 19 and runs from 6pm till 8pm. Castleview is open from 7pm till 8pm for young people aged 12 to 15 and from 8pm till 9pm for young people aged 15 to 19. Sessions are free and young people are encouraged to simply pop along and join in.
GO4IT Providing stimulating activities and courses to young people aged 14 -19 GO4IT aims to engage young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) or in danger of becoming NEET. The aim of the project is provide these young people with the confidence, skills and qualifications needed to progress into work, college, training scheme or apprenticeship.
Seaburn Centre – (SNCBC and KICKS) -SNCBC are currently working in partnership with KICKZ to provide diversionary activities on a Friday evening at the centre. Activities available are football, gym, arts and crafts amongst other things.
Learn to Drive Working alongside our youth work team young people aged 17 and 19 complete a 10 week programme which prepares them for their theory test. Funding is available for a provisional license and to pay for the theory test. |
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Address of Organisation:
Winchester House
Baxter Road
Town End Farm
Sunderland
SR5 4LW
Telephone No:
0191 537 32 31
Fax No:
0191
519 01 55 |
Email Address: |
estellebrown@communityopportunities.co.uk |
Website Address: |
n/a |
Name of Manager :
Nikki Vokes
Name ofYouth Work Manager :
Estelle Brown
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Name of Person responsible for work with Young People:
Phil Conn
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Status of Organisation: |
Charitable Organisation |
Year organisation was
established: |
1987 |
Areas of
Sunderland you
work in: |
- Town End Farm
- Hylton Castle
- Bunnyhill
- Downhill
- Castletown
- Red House
- Marley Pots
- Witherwack
- Southwick
- St. Peter’s
- Monkwearmouth
- Seaburn
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No. F/T employees |
not provided |
No. P/T employees |
not provided |
No. Volunteers |
not provided |
| Annual Turnover |
not provided |
Funding sources: |
- Commissioning contract with City Council (Youth work)
- Gentoo
- LMAPS
- City of Sunderland Council
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Key partners: |
- KICKZ
- Positive Futures
- Childrens Services
- Gentoo
- Extended Schools
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Mechanisms for Quality
Assurance: |
- Youth Development Group QA Framework
- 14-19 QA Framework (Silver Standard)
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Involvement in local / city networks: |
- Trustee -Sunderland Voluntary Sector Youth Forum
- North Side Initiative
- LMAPS
- Targeted Youth Support Group
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Nature of work with Young People |
Age range of young
people engaged: |
0-19 years |
Specific target groups: |
- Young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET
- Young people who are at risk of exclusion from school
- Young people who are involved in or at risk of becoming involved in anti-social behaviour
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Project venues /
locations: |
- Downhill Centre
- Winchester House (Town End Farm)
- Castleview Centre
- Monkwearmouth School
- Southwick Primary School
- Seaburn Centre
- Bunnyhill Centre
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Average no. of young people
using the project/week: |
300 |
Core work programme:
- An alternative curriculum programme for young people who are at risk of exclusion
- Football &Fitness Project
- GO4IT programme
- SHOWT Sexual Health/Smoking Cessation
- Centre based youth club provision
- Detached youth work
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Accredited outcomes
offered: |
- ASDAN Short Courses
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
- Keyfund
- Young Achievers Awards
- Sports Leaders Award
- First Aid Courses
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