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We believe that children and young people are part of the solution to improving disadvantaged areas. We help them to participate in their local communities and provide a range of positive activities, building confidence and self-esteem. We also give young people opportunities to take part in training and gain the expertise for work. And we work with schools to support ‘at risk’ young people, providing them with positive experiences and building the skills that will allow them to move forwards with education or training.
Follow this link to visit the EWE Centre website, part of the Outdoor and Sustainability Eduction Service (OASES): http://www.ewecentre.org.uk/
Location: Acklam The Spots v Stripes team organised a family fun day at Acklam Rugby Clubwith many fun activities for all ages.
Location: Darlington Darlington Play Service provides open access play provision for children and young people aged 5 to 13 years living in Darlington.
Location: Hartlepool residents of the Burbank Estate cam together to have some old fashioned fun. The event was supported by Cadbury through the Spots v Stripes initiative, Hartlepool Borough Council and Beamish Museum.
Location: Linskill Centre, North Sheilds The Mandatory Work Activity (MWA) is a sub-contract Groundwork has with the welfare-to-work provider Ingeus on behalf of Jobcentreplus. Stephen’s success story shows what can be achieved through this scheme; please click to find out more.
Location: Durham Reconnect is an estate based programme designed to help reduce youth related anti-social behavior in high crime neighborhoods.
Location: Darlington Motiv8 is an alternative curriculum programme aimed at year 10 and 11 secondary school pupils that provides the opportunity for participants to engage in a practical based programme that isn’t held in school.
Location: Durham, South Tyneside, South Tees, Dearne Valley, Leeds and Wakefield The Turning the Corner programme is funded by the BIG Lottery Fund and aims is to work with young people aged 10 – 18 years. The scope of the programme covers areas within the Groundwork Northeast and Yorkshire & Humber.
Location: Seaham, County Durham Gravestone detectives is a heritage project connecting schools with important local heritage sites.
