This season marks the launch of a brand-new women’s football team at Nunnery Wood Football Club, with a clear goal: to create a full pathway from childhood to adulthood. With support from a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, the Worcester club has been able to open an under-18 team, helping bridge the gap between youth … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Kicking off new women’s football pathways”
Pete Martin, director of Redditch Self Defence Association, is working with young people to improve their lives, prevent them from engaging in crime and harness the power of physical activity for their self-esteem and mental health. After opening its doors just twelve months ago the boxing club was overwhelmed with people wanting to sign up. … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Knockout success at boxing club”
In Worcester, a growing number of young people are unable to access mainstream education due to anxiety, behavioural challenges, special educational needs, or complex personal circumstances. These individuals often feel disconnected from their communities and lack opportunities to express themselves in safe, supportive environments. Recognising this gap, N-Able’s therapeutic learning provision, for students aged 11-25 … Continue reading “Creating Connection Through Carnival Art”
The Chase School Malvern has launched a new Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Kit Loan Scheme, designed to support students’ physical and mental wellbeing by removing financial barriers to participation. Supported by a Public Health Educational Wellbeing Grant, the initiative aims to promote equal access to one of the UK’s most respected youth development programmes—helping … Continue reading “DofE Kit Scheme sparks healthier futures”
Worcestershire County Council has announced a bold new package of public health initiatives to give children across the county the very best start in life. Families are to benefit from £1.4 million investment. Family Hubs which provide a range of services for young people and families will expand their community outreach, thanks to an extra … Continue reading “New Investment in Children’s Health and Wellbeing”
The Public Health team have just announced a £350,000 boost in their Public Health Grants programme in schools programme, a 40 per cent increase. This is part of a bold £1.4 million package of public health initiatives to give children across the county the very best start in life. This enables schools to access grant … Continue reading “New Public Health funding boost for schools”
This Summer, Severn Arts delivered a series of creative workshops at Westlands Community Centre, offering young people aged 8 to 13 a chance to explore visual arts, music and clay in a supportive and inclusive environment. The programme was shaped by consultation with local children and designed to meet a wide range of needs, including … Continue reading “Getting creative in Westlands!”
A new youth club in Batchley, Redditch is making a real difference to the lives of local young people. Delivered by youth organisation Redditch United in the Community, the project offers a safe, welcoming space for 10–14 year olds to enjoy free hot meals, take part in sports and creative activities, and build positive relationships. … Continue reading “Youth Club Sparks Change in Batchley”
Norton Juxta Kempsey CE Primary School (NJK) has taken a transformative step in enhancing children’s wellbeing by launching a new OPAL Play programme—an initiative shaped directly by the voices of its pupils. OPAL, which stands for Outdoor Play and Learning, is a nationally recognised programme that helps schools embed high-quality play into the school day. … Continue reading “Investing in Play for Wellbeing”
Two vibrant new murals have transformed the Tolladine Road Youth Justice Centre in Worcester, thanks to a co-creation project led by artist Dermot Clarke, in partnership with Worcestershire County Council, West Mercia Youth Justice Service and Severn Arts. The initiative brought together over 50 young people, many of whom have had contact with the justice … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Murals of hope at Youth Justice Centre”
