Youth Club Support

Youth clubs give young people a low-cost place to go outside of school, offering them a sense of belonging. Club activities and support from club leaders allow young people to develop skills and build confidence and resilience for the future, as well as have fun.

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Youth Club Support

Youth clubs give young people a low-cost place to go outside of school, offering them a sense of belonging. Club activities and support from club leaders allow young people to develop skills and build confidence and resilience for the future, as well as have fun.

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What We Do at Youth Action Wiltshire – Support for Youth Clubs

Signposting and Networking
We connect clubs with key national and regional organisations such as UK Youth, the National Youth Agency, and the Wiltshire & Swindon Youth Work Network.
Training Programme for Affiliated Clubs
We provide a free training programme for affiliated members covering essential topics including:
Leadership Skills, First Aid, Safeguarding, Risk Assessment & Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Activity Planning, and Positive Behaviour Management.
Start-up Support for New Youth Clubs
We offer guidance and advice to help new youth clubs get up and running safely and sustainably.
Safe Practice and Insurance Guidance
We support clubs with developing risk assessments, establishing safe working practices, and can signpost to specialist youth club insurance providers.
Free DBS Checks
We offer one free DBS check per club member for volunteers working with affiliated clubs.
Access to Outdoor and Adventure Activities
Affiliated members can access a range of outdoor and adventure experiences through our Oxenwood site.
Funding and Fundraising Support
We help clubs explore funding opportunities and develop ideas to raise money for their programmes and ongoing work.
Regular Newsletters and Updates
Stay informed with our regular newsletters featuring national, regional, and local youth work updates, upcoming training opportunities, and funding alerts.