More than 350 young people have registered with Bridlington CYP’s Youth Hub, which is helping to provide a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for youngsters across the town.
The work of Bridlington CYP is being highlighted as part of National Youth Work Week, which runs from November 2 to 8 under the theme ‘Where Futures Begin’.
Over the past 18 months, CYP’s Youth Hub has grown significantly, offering regular youth clubs, after-school sessions, holiday activities and targeted support programmes.
The organisation aims to help young people build friendships, develop confidence, learn new skills and have somewhere positive to spend their free time.
Lee Wilkinson, CYP Youth Hub Lead, said trusted relationships between youth workers and young people were at the heart of its work.
He said: “For some, the Youth Hub is simply somewhere to meet friends, have fun and try new things. For others, it’s a place where they feel safe, listened to and supported, particularly when things might not be going so well elsewhere in their lives.”
Bridlington is also one of four locations visited weekly by East Riding Council’s Our Place Youth Bus, which provides activities and access to support from trusted youth workers.
The bus visits Bridlington Skate Park every Thursday between 5pm and 7pm, offering young people opportunities to take part in positive activities and seek advice.
East Riding Council has funded 49 youth projects over the past year, including 12 specifically supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Councillor Victoria Aitken, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education, praised youth workers across the area for helping improve young people’s wellbeing, confidence and opportunities.
Applications for the next round of Our Place funding open on November 9, giving community organisations further opportunities to develop youth activities.
