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The main themes of our work and some of our most important initiatives
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We believe that young people are part of the solution to improving disadvantaged areas.
We help 13-19 year olds to participate in their local communities and provide a range of positive activities, to educate and build confidence and self-esteem. Through partnerships with other youth service providers, we also offer young people opportunities for social skills development and vocational training.
Many of our projects involve the creation of new facilities designed with and for young people, such as sports facilities or play areas, to help reduce anti-social behaviour issues. Our experienced youth workers are dedicated to building positive relationships by offering fun, engaging and relevant activities.
Location: East Midlands Support and advice is available for 16 and 17-year olds who are not in education, employment or training to get back On-Track. Mentoring, training and advice is on hand to give young people a chance on the road to success.
Location: Market Warsop The sculpture, affectionately referred to as ‘The Egg’, is a two metre tall piece of carved Kilkenny limestone. It has been carved with patterns and motives which children from two local schools have helped create.
Location: New Houghton When a playground serving a large community of families become old and dangerous, the local parish council sought to update the obselete equipment.
Location: Clowne A site right in the heart of Clowne was given a whole new lease of life when Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield and Crestra joined forces with Clowne Parish Council.
Location: Clowne Raising Aspirations is a construction training and employment skills project carried out by Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield.
Location: Engaging with schools and young people to educate and raise awareness of the importance of respecting the world around you, by using innovative and hands on methods of learning.
Location: Shirebrook Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield and Mansfield joined forces with Guinness Northern Counties Housing Association to bring together different age groups and cultures for community events on the Shirebook estate.
