Urban Youth

Urban Youth is a organic and young, youth organisation which provides a range of positive activities and support services for young people aged 9 to 21 years of age, living in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding areas.

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 needs.

Current Projects

Mondays

• Personal Development Programmes 6.30pm to 9pm (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 16's Youth Group 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)

Thursdays

Fridays

• Drop-In Service 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
• Youth Group 6.30pm to 8pm (St. Margaret's House E2)
• Youth Steering Group Meetings (St. Margaret's House E2) - 1st Friday of the Month

Saturdays

• Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Drop-In 2pm to 4pm (Tower Hamlets)
• Youth Group 3pm to 6pm (HM Palace Tower of London)

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 9pm

Saturdays 1.30pm to 6pm

Up Coming Projects (for 2009)

1. Teenage Parents Group (For young parents under 21)
2. Urban Rangers Football Team
3. More Youth Clubs (Around Tower Hamlets)
4. 18 to 21 Social Group

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 community.

Urban Youth believes that we should provide a quality service to all young people and actively challenge discrimination and welcome young people from all sections of the community regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, disability, religious, political and cultural beliefs.

Staff

Our groups and services are staffed by friendly and experienced workers who are dedicated to providing a quality service for all young people they work with and promoting equal access. Our staff and volunteers are CRB checked and are involved in ongoing training and personal development programmes.

Key Staff Members

Director: Scott Robb

Chair: Carole Vincent

Vice Chair: Jon McTaggart