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Hideaway is a grassroots community youth organisation based in Moss Side, Manchester, established in 1965. We provide free, open-access youth work, creating welcoming spaces where young people can build trusted relationships, develop skills, grow in confidence and explore opportunities. Through youth work, sports, creative activities, outreach, mentoring and employability programmes, we work alongside young people to support positive choices, strengthen community connections and help them shape their futures. Our approach is relationship-based, inclusive and rooted in our belief:
“Believing in You to Believe in Yourself.”

Early Break is a charity dedicated to improving the lives, safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families across Greater Manchester. Its purpose is to reduce harm, address inequalities and empower individuals to make positive, sustainable changes in their lives. Through its young people’s and family substance use service, emotional health and wellbeing support, housing and outreach services, Early Break provides accessible, person-centred support that responds to individual needs, strengthens family relationships, promotes resilience and helps children, young people and families achieve their full potential.

PAC CIC supports young people across Tameside through detached youth work, creative clubs and progression support. Current opportunities include Beats & Bars music-making and recording for ages 10+ at Oxford Park Pavilion, creative activities at Hurst Cross and Hattersley, and Creative Futures for 16–24-year-olds. Our detached teams work in St Peter’s, St Michael’s and Hattersley/Hyde, building trusted relationships and connecting young people with positive opportunities.
Contact info@pac-cic.co.uk for current session details.

CWTC offers practical work placements for students from Oldham College and Oldham Sixth Form College, including Health and Social Care and T Level learners. Students can complete placement hours, including 100 hour placements where applicable, while supporting community activities, administration, wellbeing sessions and events. Placements develop communication, teamwork, confidence and experience of working with people from different backgrounds.

Run by trained volunteers every Friday evening, Fitton Hill Junior Youth Club provides a fun, safe environment offering sports, crafts, games, socialisation, and refreshments. We also collaborate with other local organisations to provide exciting activities like sports, gardening, environmental projects, and forest skills.

Weekly children’s creative drop in: Moss Side Powerhouse Tuesdays 4-5pm; Aquarius Community centre 5.30-6.30pm
Creative Coffee: Fortnightly drop in for adults looking to reduce isolation, increase wellbeing or try something new. Hot lunch included. 12.30-3pm every other Friday.
Second Act: Fortnightly theatre group for adults with experience of homelessness. 10.30-1pm every other Friday. Hot lunch included.
Wellbeing Your Way: 12-week mental health programme using creativity and connection to increase wellbeing through 1:1 sessions and small groups. Ages 10 years upwards.
Work experience: Supported work experience placements, including training, practical learning, leadership and opportunity for completing a creative award.
Youth Ambassador Scheme: For young people ages 11-25 with multiple creative, learning and leadership opportunities.
Youth Creative Social Action: Ongoing creative projects available, exploring ‘social justice’ issues and led by the young people and community.

Young people aged 11-18 are being provided with weekly 1-2-1 sessions with an experienced youth worker. These sessions are designed to empower young people to become emotionally resilient and capable of achieving their full potential.

Alongside mentoring, Groundwork creates a safe, inclusive space where young people can make friends, build confidence and shape activities that matter to them. Through social action and environmental projects, young people develop skills, improve wellbeing and have their voices heard on local issues.

1. Primary School Coaching of Cricket 36 hours in curriculum time and 24 fully funded National Programme places for young people at Gorse Hill Primary
2. 14-19 years old Street (Indoor) cricket session at Stretford Village. GHA funding additional festival and competitions during summer 2026.