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Urban Youth
Urban Youth is a young people led organic 'not for profit' youth organisation which provides a range of positive (social and educational) activities and support services for young people aged 9 to 21 years of age, living in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas.
The organisation officially started in March 2006 and keeps growing from strength to strength!
Urban Youth offers a safe and welcoming environment where young people can find non-judgemental information and support on a range of issues relating to their individual needs.
Current Projects
Mondays
- Personal Development Programmes 6.30pm to 8pm (Tower Hamlets)
- Drop-In Service 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
Tuesdays
- Drop-In Service 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
Wednesdays
- Drop-In Service 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
- 9-13's Youth Group 6pm to 7.30pm (Kingsley Hall E3)
- 13-19's Youth Group 7.30pm to 9.30pm (Kingsley Hall E3)
- Under 18's Youth Group 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
Thursdays
- Drop-In Service 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
Fridays
- Drop-In Service 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
- Personal Development Programmes 6.30pm to 8pm (Tower Hamlets)
Saturdays
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Questioned Youth Group and Drop-In 2pm to 4pm (various locations in Tower Hamlets)
- Drop-In Service 2.30pm to 4.30pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
Urban Youth also provides 1-2-1 information, Advice and Support on weekdays via appointments....
Our usual openning times are;
Mondays to Fridays 6pm to 8:30pm
Saturdays 2pm to 5pm
Up Coming Projects (for 2009/2010)
- Teenage Parents Group (For young parents under 21)
- Urban Rangers Football Team (For boys and girls)
- More Youth Clubs (Around Tower Hamlets)
- 18 to 21 Social Youth Group
- Careers and CV Advice Service
- Sports and Healthy Eating
- Entertainment (TV, Video and Music)
Email: info@urbanyouth.org.uk
Telephone: 0208 981 2474
Mobile: 07903 797 433
Involving Young People
Urban Youth was set up because young people wanted to engage in positive activities that were both social and educational and that were not part of the generic Youth Service.
Young people have been involved in the decision making process and planning of the Urban Youth projects since the begining of Urban Youth. Between August 2005 and May 2006, Urban Youth held several Consultations and questioned over 200 young people living in and around Tower Hamlets.
We believe that young people deserve quality youth clubs and activities, this is why we are committed in helping these young people to get what they want. We will do this by empowering them, giving them responsiblities and helping them to take an active role in developing themselves and their local community.
Urban Youth believes that we should provide a quality service to all young people and actively challenge discrimination. We welcome young people from all sections of the community regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, disability, religious, political and cultural beliefs.
Youth Steering Group
The Youth Steering Group (YSG) are a small group of young people who are the 'Youth Directors' of the organisation. They are led by a President and a Vice President, working closely with the Director and the Management Committee and put forward their ideas and suggestions, ensuring that the organisation adheres to its Policies & Procedures.
Volunteer Staff
Our groups and services are staffed by friendly and experienced volunteer workers who are dedicated to providing a quality service for all young people they work with and promoting equal access. All our volunteers and staff are CRB checked and are involved in ongoing training including personal development programmes.
We are currently recruiting for more volunteer roles: Youth Support Workers and Youth Team Leaders. Please submit your CV by email to hr@urbanyouth.org.uk
Key Staff Members
Director: Scott Robb
Acting Chair: Jon McTaggart
Vice Chair:
'Urban Youth Is A Not For Profit Organisation Working To Improve The Lives Of Young People In Tower Hamlets'