Youth Development

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We believe that young people are part of the solution to improving disadvantaged areas. We have a dedicated Youth and Community Development Officer who develops a range of programmes and activities to build confidence and self esteem.

Young people are involved in projects at every stage – from having ideas to hands-on work on site. This builds a sense of pride and respect for themselves and the environment and reduces crime and anti social behaviour.

 

Babington Woodland Day

Location: Babington Community College, Strasbourg Drive, Beaumont Leys, Leicester. Babington Community College is part of the EMAS in schools programme and are currently developing their

Overdale Juniors Raise Funds for Composters

Location: Overdale Junior School, Eastcourt Road, Leicester. “The Action Earth funding pots open early every winter, it is an excellent opportunity for schools to raise small amounts towards projects that can really make a difference.” Robert Stewart, EMAS Officer

WECA Lot of Fun

Location: Crown Hills Community College, Gwendolen Road, Leicester. "Working with the pupils has been a real pleasure; seeing how they tackle the challenges we have set them head on and producing great results. Adam Clark, Environmental Education Officer

Future Job Fund Scheme Goodwood Allotments

Location: Goodwood Allotments Work undertaken by long-term unemployed young people under the Future Jobs Fund (FJF) transforms derelict allotments into a readily workable space for the local community.

New Parks Skegness Ride

Location: New Parks Youth Centre Youths from the New Parks Club for Young People engage with sustainable transport and develop teamwork skills via a team bike ride.

Western Park

Location: Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester Groundwork conservation officers and Future Jobs Fund staff renew a Western Park spinney making it a better place for all.

Bhavyesh Ghadiali

Location: Parkfield, Leicester. “My time with the Future Jobs Fund has helped me truly value my own ability. It has helped affirm my skills as an effective employee” Bhavyesh Ghadiali

Aamena Sidat

Location: Parkfield, Western Park, Leicester “The Future Jobs Fund has provided a brilliant working position with various opportunities to improve and continue my learning” Aamena Sidat

Atheana's Tricycle

Location: Groundwork Leicester & Leicestershire “The bike will enable Atheana to have her own sense of purpose and a feeling of belonging when we go out together. We can now spend quality time together as a family. It will provide freedom that we all want for her.” Adam McCormack, Father

Future Jobs Fund - Aaron

Location: Leicester and Coventry Aaron Brown joined the Future Jobs Fund Scheme looking for an opportunity to show his desire to work and now enjoys permanent employment with British Gas