Our Goal
Our mission is to help young people and the community thrive. We achieve this by:
- Addressing community needs: Providing services that support young people, their families, and the wider community.
- Educational growth: Offering activities that promote life, personal, social, emotional, and mental development in ways that are fun, informative, and inspiring.
- Safe spaces: Creating a safe environment that promotes the safety, wellbeing, and active participation of young people in their community.
Our Approach
We aim to ensure that all our resources and facilities are used effectively by:
- Maximising the use of the centre: Ensuring that all available resources contribute to the well-being of the community.
- Remaining adaptable: Regularly reviewing risk assessments, policies, and action plans to stay flexible and effective.
Expected Outcomes
Through our work, we aim to:
- Foster a sense of belonging and community among young people and their families.
- Equip young people with life skills that support their long-term personal and professional growth.
- Promote mental and emotional resilience by offering tailored support and guidance.
- Ensure that the wider community benefits from increased social connections and access to practical resources.
If you’re interested in learning more about our objectives and how we achieve them, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Funding and Donations
At Somerford Youth and Community Centre, the essential work we do depends heavily on funding applications, donations, and grants from various organisations and generous individuals. Our ability to support young people and the wider community hinges on securing consistent funding to maintain and expand our services.
Why Funding Matters
- Keeping our services accessible: Many of the young people and families we support come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Without funding, we wouldn’t be able to provide the low-cost and free services they rely on.
- Ensuring sustainability: Operating a community centre involves ongoing costs, including building maintenance, staff salaries, and the equipment needed for our activities and workshops.
- Expanding our reach: With sufficient funding, we can introduce new initiatives, run more activities, and extend support to even more young people and families.
How We Use Our Funding
- Youth clubs and mentoring programmes: Providing safe, engaging spaces for young people to learn, grow, and build resilience.
- Mental health support: Offering tailored guidance and resources to ensure young people receive the help they need.
- Training and workshops: Supporting skill development and personal growth for both young people and the wider community.
The Importance of Your Support
We desperately need funding to continue our mission of empowering young people and fostering a thriving community. Every contribution, whether big or small, helps us make a difference.
How You Can Help
- Donate: Even small donations can go a long way in supporting our programmes.
- Fundraise: Organise an event or activity to help raise money for the centre.
- Corporate partnerships: We welcome partnerships with businesses that align with our mission and want to support our work.