Youth Work

Our Youth Work Team collaborates with young residents to access opportunities, develop skills, and create positive change as identified by our communities.

What we do

We offer a core youth programme for local young people aged 11-19, and up to 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The programme aligns with the school term timetable, there is something on offer everyday after school, Monday to Friday focusing on fun, friendship and opportunities for young people to choose what they want to do.

We also run trips and activities in the school holidays for all our regular members.

Weller youth centre

Our new youth centre is funded through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Youth Investment Fund, following a successful bid from The Hangleton & Knoll Project and the council.

The youth centre development is situated in Knoll Park, full directions can be viewed here.

Mock up image of the new youth hub

Our youth workers support young people with:

  • youth clubs for young people (11–25)
  • street-based community youth work (detached/outreach)
  • planning and establishing their own groups and projects; with the longer-term aim of these groups becoming self-supporting
  • promoting personal and social development
  • enabling young people to have a voice, influence and place in their community
  • helping build resilience and confidence
  • developing life skills to learn, work, enjoy and achieve
  • engaging with young people on their own territory we are able to make contact and build relationships with individuals who do not always access more mainstream youth provision

Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Li-CBT)

If you are under 18 and experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, stress, panic attacks, sleep problems, low confidence, social anxiety, or other emotional wellbeing concerns, our Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs) may be able to support you with 6-8 one-to-one Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Sessions.

Click here to find out more and to self refer.

“It's great to work with other people and meet new people - being a young leader provides me with a variety of social skills that help me in everyday life, and helps me step out of my comfort zone to socialise."

The West Area Youth Advisory Board (WAYAB)

If you’re aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 with SEND) and live, learn or spend time in Hangleton, Knoll, Portslade or Hove, we want to hear your ideas, experiences, and ambitions.

Be part of a group of local young people whose aim is to:

  • Influence local youth services
  • Help shape activities
  • Share what matters to young people
  • Develop leadership skills
  • Connect with decision-makers
  • Help guide the development of the Young Futures Hubs Programme https://nya.org.uk/young-future-hubs/

The group meets 4 times a year, with socials, teambuilding, trips and other activities between meets.

For more information, contact Oly on 07519279483

Our timetable

Our weekly timetable operates during term time only.

Our Summer Activity Programme runs from Monday 27th July – 27th August, and is now live!

Free places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so please do get in touch to book on.

4:00pm – 5:00pm
Yrs 6 – 9

Street Dance

Weller Youth Centre, Knoll Park
11:00am – 12:30pm
Yrs 12-13

Brighton Streets

BHASVIC
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Age 14+

Incredibles Youth Club

Weller Youth Centre, Knoll Park
4:15pm – 5:45pm
Yrs 7 – 11

Young Women’s Wellbeing Art Group

The Downsman Wellbeing Hub
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Yrs 7 – 11

Hangleton Youth Club

Hangleton Community Centre
3:30pm – 5:00pm
Yrs 8 – 11

Cooking Club

Weller Youth Centre, Knoll Park
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Yrs 7 – 11

Portslade Youth Club

Scout Hut, 14th Hove (St Andrews Portslade)

Working in partnership with our open-access provision

Our team and partners work together to provide various opportunities for promoting a healthy lifestyle. This includes free indoor and outdoor sports sessions for hundreds of young people each year at local community centers and schools. Our delivery locations are chosen to meet the needs of the community, making it easy for young people to access Youth Work programs close to home.

Group of young people and comedian at comedy workshop
Group of young people outside with high vis on

Become a young leader

If you have been a regular member attending any of our clubs or activities for a minimum of 3 months, are aged 14 to 17 and want to develop leadership skills, gain some youth work experience and have an amazing time, then being a young leader is the perfect role for you. 

Take the first steps to becoming a young leader and sign up for free to become a member and apply to volunteer.

How to get involved

We offer free Annual Membership for young people aged 11–19, and up to 25 for those with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Get in touch

Get in touch with our Youth Work Team for more information and any questions.