Families and Young People

Youth Work

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Barca-Leeds has delivered Youth Work in the Bramley and Stanningley area for over 30 years, providing young people with the opportunity to meet peers, participate in positive activities and engage in their community.

Who is the service for?

The Youth Work Programme is open to all young people aged 11 to 19 years old.

No referral is needed. Please contact us to receive our latest weekly youth activity programme.

This nationally recognised Youth Work Programme delivers different sessions for young people each week through a mixture of centre based youth clubs, outreach sessions, drop in and targeted group work within the Bramley and Stanningley area.

Our service aims to provide support around:

  • Social wellbeing
  • Positive choices
  • Emotional resilience
  • Raising aspirations

Inclusive service offers

Activities are co-created with young people and the programme provides a variety of diverse groups that respond to feedback and suggestions. Youth Workers also run a Voice and Influence Project (VIP) group that enables Youth Voice on local issues and consultations.

Get in Touch

For more information on our Youth Work programme, please contact Amanda Sykes (Children and Young Person's Manager).

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