For some young people, turning 18 can feel like stepping off a cliff edge. After years of support, friendships and routine activities, many are suddenly expected to move on, despite still needing connection, guidance and a place where they feel they belong. The Hub in Bromsgrove identified that many young people were not ready to … Continue reading “The Hub in Bromsgrove: Where everyone finds a place to belong”
Young people in Woodrow are continuing to benefit from a community project that has grown from a summer arts and crafts programme into a regular youth club, helping local children and young people stay active, connected and supported. Delivered by MEI Youth Services CIC, and supported by Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Community Grants programme, … Continue reading “Redditch project grows from summer activities into thriving youth club”
Residents of all ages in Bewdley are finding connection and belonging at Wribbenhall Community centre thanks to a variety of people led events and groups. Funding from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team, has supported the community centre to improve its offer, expand its sessions and reach more people. Among the new initiatives are three … Continue reading “Warm Space building connection and belonging in Bewdley”
A new publicly accessible defibrillator has been installed in Winyates following a community-led campaign supported by Worcestershire County Council Public Health. Located outside the Link/Reach shop at Winyates Centre, opposite Winyates Chippy, the defibrillator is available 24 hours a day and provides local residents with access to potentially lifesaving equipment in the event of a … Continue reading “Winyates community comes together to install lifesaving defibrillator”
Kidderminster residents now have a new place to access support, build connections, and improve their wellbeing following the launch of The NEST Community Wellbeing Hub. The official launch brought ogether community organisations, partners, volunteers and local residents to celebrate the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the town. Based on Worcester Street and delivered … Continue reading “New community wellbeing hub officially opens its doors in Kidderminster”
Young people in Woodrow are becoming more active thanks to an inclusive football project delivered by Your Ideas. The weekly sessions have provided a safe and structured environment where young people can take part in regular physical activity, make new friends and access support from trusted youth workers and positive role models. The project has … Continue reading “Redditch youngsters find their place on and off the pitch”
When families attending ARCH activities in Redditch spoke to staff about the challenges facing local children and young people, they highlighted a need for more positive, structured activities that would build confidence, improve wellbeing and provide opportunities to develop new skills. Parents wanted activities that would appeal to young people who were not always engaged … Continue reading “Boxing project helps young people find their strength”
Partners, organisations and businesses have come together with a common goal, to give the city’s young people a place to go where they feel welcome, have access to safe adults and can get support. Safe Place is a city centre base in the Arches offering free food and drink and activities, but the main goal … Continue reading “Safe Place supports young people and reduces anti-social behaviour in Worcester”
The Lord-Lieutenant, HM The King’s Representative in Worcestershire, Mrs Beatrice Grant, together with County Councillor Alan Bailes, visited the Community Hub in Woodrow earlier this month to meet residents, volunteers and partner organisations working together to strengthen community support, health and wellbeing in the area. The visit highlighted the significant progress being made in … Continue reading “Community Partnerships Transforming Life in Woodrow”
A Worcestershire County Council Public Health Community Wellbeing Grant has helped Beyond the Hoard CIC strengthen its volunteer programme, enabling more people affected by hoarding behaviours to access support, build connections and improve their wellbeing. Beyond the Hoard CIC was established to support people living with hoarding behaviours and hoarding disorder, providing free-to-access services and … Continue reading “Growing Hope Through Volunteering”
