What have we achieved in 3 months?

We are proud to share what we have achieved over the past three months here at the Gateshead Youth Initiative. It has been a busy and rewarding time, and none of it would have been possible without our dedicated volunteers and enthusiastic young people.

In just 14 weeks, we have delivered 26 sessions, welcomed four special visitors, and hosted a variety of themed nights. Across both of our youth sessions, we have had an average of 44 attendees each week, showing how much our young people enjoy being part of what we do. We currently have 97 members aged 8 to 12 who regularly attend and make our sessions lively, fun and full of energy.

While we do not yet have members in the 13 to 16 age group, we are working hard to change that. To make it happen, we are launching our new Youth Drop-In, designed to give older young people a space of their own. For this project to grow and thrive, we need more volunteers who want to give back to their community and help shape the future of youth work in Winlaton.

If you would like to get involved or learn more about volunteering with us, please email gatesheadyouthinitiative@gmail.com or message us on WhatsApp at +44 7933 904183. Together, we can continue building positive spaces for young people to connect, grow and succeed.