Our Youth team works with young people across Wythenshawe from ages 6–19 years (or up to age 25 if you have additional needs). With us you can: Be yourself Feel welcome and included Build confidence Try new things Have fun Make your voice heard
We run Youth sessions and projects across the community, created by and for young people from Wythenshawe. Some of the things you can do at our sessions include: DJ and music workshops Arts and crafts Football, basketball and badminton Games and chill zones Dance and creative sessions Outdoors activities and trips Our regular weekly sessions are held at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, M22 1QW: Ability (SEND) Youth Club for ages 11–25 years Tuesdays, 6pm–8pm Music Sessions for ages 11–19 years Wednesdays, 6pm–8pm Youth Club for ages 11–19 years Thursdays, 6pm–8pm Youth Club for ages 11–19 years Fridays, 6pm–8pm Levelling-up drop-in sessions Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 2pm–5pm Wednesdays, 5pm–8pm Whether you’re coming along for the first time, or have been before, just drop in and say hi, you don’t need to book.
Investing in young people starts with strong partnerships. Together, we can create spaces where young people feel seen, supported and empowered. Have a question or fancy working with us? Call 0161 946 7543 0161 946 7543 Email WCHGYouthTeam@wchg.org.uk Visit Fill in a form
If you’re a teacher, parent, carer, or youth worker working for a charity or local youth services, you can refer a young person to us. Young people can refer themselves onto all of our services too. Refer a young person School support Our Youth team works with schools in Wythenshawe through one-to-one and group sessions, workshops and the Peer Power Hub mentoring programme. Our youth workers help improve attendance, behaviour and engagement in inclusive environments. The service helps you build confidence, learn new skills and look after your wellbeing. It brings together learning, personal growth and support from the community. Detached and outreach youth work Detached and outreach youth work engages young people in their communities, such as streets and parks, providing informal education and early intervention. Outreach youth work connects young people to safe spaces and structured activities, sharing information about services and building trust. Both aim to prevent escalation, address anti-social behaviour and create safer communities. IAG youth workers Our information, advice, and guidance (IAG) youth workers offer 1:1 mentoring and group support to build confidence, resilience and positive decision-making. They provide practical advice on health, relationships, education, employment and wellbeing, and work with partners like GMP Engage Panel. Referrals can be made by emailing YouthInvolvement@wchg.org.uk AQA Unit Awards We are an approved centre for the AQA Unit Award Scheme, providing formal accreditation in personal development, creative arts, sports and citizenship. Unit Awards help young people gain confidence, enhance CVs, and celebrate achievements, particularly for those who struggle in traditional academic settings. Youth bursary fund Our youth bursary fund offers grants up to £500 (or more in exceptional cases) for our tenants aged 11–18 years (up to age 25 with SEND) to support their goals. Priority is given to young people facing challenges, including looked-after children and young carers, and funding can cover tutoring, sports equipment, cultural activities and training opportunities.
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