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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.

We offer programmes for young people across the area. Step Up supports those who need extra help moving from primary to secondary school. Our Step Up mentor group gives young people the chance to develop leadership skills while supporting the next group. Both programmes build confidence, teamwork and community connections.
Moving On offers supportive, creative sessions for young people who are not currently in education, employment or training (NEET). They can socialise, take part in projects, work towards a qualification and get support with their next steps.

Active Tameside provides the local community with outstanding leisure, pastime and holistic wellbeing activities which generate both social and economic benefits for our users. We do this in a sustainable manner that is both inclusive and socially considered.
Our vision is to inspire the people of Tameside into living healthier, happier and more active lives as part of their local community.

We welcome children and young people of all abilities, backgrounds and experience levels. Our friendly, approachable environment is designed to feel more comfortable than a traditional boxing gym, creating inclusive opportunities for everyone. We have extensive experience supporting young people with additional needs. Our focus is not on producing world-class boxers, but predominantly having fun, self-development, building confidence, discipline, resilience, respect, self-control and positive relationships, therefore creating champions in all areas of life.

Bury Defence Academy is a Martial Arts and Boxing Club with classes for Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Striking and Circuit Training. We have 400 weekly service users and regularly organise competitions and events for young people. We also run Holiday Clubs and have two onsite Youth Mentors who work to guide young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour. Through the Violence Reduction Unit we are able to support young people with the costs of participating in the above activities.

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.

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.

Rochdale’s Cultural Education Partnership is a network of organisations creating and sharing opportunities for children and young people to explore their creativity and experience arts and culture.

If you’re looking for something creative to do in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale or Pennines visit the REACH website where you can use the filters to find out what’s on locally.