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Cardiff Youth Service works with young people aged 11-25 to develop personal, social and educational development through opportunities, activities, experiences, information support and guidance that enable young people to reach their unique full potential. We work with young people in a variety of settings offering a universal offer and targeted intervention.

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Cardiff Youth Service offer six grants to third sector Youth organisation in Cardiff to ensure Youth Work activity is on offer to young people in communities and they have access to Youth Workers to support them. All organisations apply for funding through the scheme and are supported to ensure better outcomes for young people in Cardiff

YMCA

From our community centre, YMCA Plas, YMCA Cardiff provides a number of activities for young people. Our Youth Club provides a space for young people to access support from trained youth workers every Thursday between 4pm and 8pm. Each youth club session will have a number of activities running including sport/exercise, arts and crafts and issue based workshops . For more information follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @YMCACardiffYouthProvisions or head to their website click here

South Riverside Community Development Centre

South Riverside youth centre offer a wide range of programmes and activities for young people between the age of 11-25 years. Both of our youth clubs are staffed by qualified youth workers, and open Monday and Thursday evenings 6.00pm to 8.30pm. If you require further information call Steve Khaireh on 07447070966 or head to their website click here

URDD

A Welsh language Urdd online Youth Club for anyone in the Cardiff and Vale area. We welcome any one in years 7-9pm. Come join the fun and meet new friends in a safe environment. We encourage any Welsh language learners to join the club, we will make sure that the club is friendly and they will fit right in!

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Action Caerau Ely

ACE youth offer is based around street based work, meeting the young people in their environment, understanding their daily lives, needs and feelings. This method allows access to young people who are disengaged from their schools, households or wider community. We signpost to services available with the hope of creating opportunities.

We offer our services on Monday's and Friday's in Ely and Caerau 5-8pm, where we use a variation of the Ace Van and street based work from 5pm till 8pm visiting hotspots offering advice, sign posting and C card service.

Tuesday's and Thursday's 5-8pm we offer street based work in the Fairwater area.

For more infromation contact us on social media Facebook: @AceYouthOffer Instagram: @AceYouth email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or head to their website click here

Cathays Community Centre

Cathays Community Centre host a variety of youth clubs through the Youth Innovation Grants.

Our Embassy Youth Club is held every Monday 6-8:30pm, this is an open access club for anyone aged 11-25. We offer opportunities in an inclusive and fun environment to perform in our music studios, learn skills like cooking, play sports games and meet new friends. Currently, EYC is being delivered online over video call sessions include things like quizzes, video games, cooking, dancing, exercise, yoga games nights and karaoke.

Impact is held on a Tuesday 5-7pm which is an LGBTQ+ club open to young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and those questioning or unsure about their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. We have two groups, for those aged 11-16 and 17+. Usually, we would hold performances at the Centre that we would create props for in arts and craft sessions leading up to it, go on day trips and hold workshops on a variety of topics in a safe space to talk about the issues important to you. However, we've been meeting every Tuesday over Discord since Lockdown began. If you want to come and join us, send us an email; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact us through our Facebook Page; https://www.facebook.com/ImpactCardiff

Friday evenings 6-9pm we run the Inclusive Youth Provision, for young people with additional learning needs. young people are encouraged to play sports, make music, and meet new friends. Run as a partnership between CCYCP and Cardiff Council.

If you want to find out more about any of these clubs, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 029 2037 3144. You can also find us on Twitter (@ccycp1) or Facebook (ccycp) or head to their website click here

Ministry Of Life

Ministry of Life are delivering a blended approach to youth work combining virtual and physical youth work activities. We were recognised by Social Firms Wales and Wales Coop as one of the first organisations to innovate our approach to the lockdown. Find out more information about our innovative approach.

We have also featured on ITV Wales News for this work in partnership with Cardiff Youth Service at East Moors Youth Centre.

We have been engaging with all of our groups through online messenger which has supported continuous engagement. We are delivering online music events, online cv writing sessions, socially distanced walks and general mentoring and support. The youth sessions are run on a weekly basis and there are a whole variety of activities to get involved in. We run open mic nights every week on a Wednesday evening as well as socially distanced walks.

A trail-blazing Virtual Reality (VR) initiative called "Virtual Reality Decisions" is also being rolled out, providing young people with an immersive experience allowing them to navigate a series of challenging situations and make critical decisions in a safe and controlled virtual environment. This hands-on approach to exploring topics such as gangs, grooming, peer pressure, and substance misuse, equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to make the best choices for their future, in real-life scenarios.

Positive feedback from secondary schools across the city, has highlighted the effectiveness of the projects, which have been shaped using the views of young people. Those who have taken part have enjoyed the programmes, saying that they met their needs of giving them more awareness of the signs of grooming.

Cabinet Member for Tackling Poverty, Equality and Supporting Young People, Cllr Peter Bradbury said: "These new initiatives aim to foster a safer community by empowering young individuals to make positive life choices and challenge the destructive influences of crime and violence.

"Cardiff Council remains committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to young people in our communities and these innovative initiatives further strengthen our resolve to tackle the challenges faced by our youth and create a brighter, safer future for all."

Cardiff Youth Service provides opportunities for young people aged between 11 and 25 to get involved in programmes and projects across the city of Cardiff. Young people can participate in a range of fun activities and educational programmes within our Centre’s across the city and there is something for everyone, whether you want to get involved or just relax and have fun with friends this is the place to be.

We also deliver bespoke programmes that enable young people to develop or increase existing skills that are key in the development of confidence, motivation, problem solving, team work, having your voice heard, action planning and goal setting that are all skills that will enhance your CV or future applications for education, training and employment opportunities.

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Youth Centres

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We have many youth centres all over Cardiff. We can help you find the right one for you where you feel safe to have fun and hang out with your friends, and make new ones.

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