Wolverton & Greenleys Reaching the whole community.pptx
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- 1. Wolverton & Greenleys Reaching our whole community Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council
- 2. Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council (WGTC) represents around 12,500 people throughout Greenleys, Hodge Lea, Stacey Bushes, Stonebridge, Old Wolverton, Wolverton Mill and Wolverton. Our community is a proud and varied one with an interesting history. The town of Wolverton, originally known as Wolverton Station, is the first ever Victorian railway town and dates back to1838. The purpose of the Town Council is to represent the interests of the local community by providing appropriate assistance and to support established and new initiatives that will be of benefit to the parish, its residents, businesses and visitors. About us
- 3. In short it is… To be sure we are working with and for all our community : • A parish with 5 distinct areas 4 with residents, one Wolverton with a very loud voice • The design of the three other residential areas doesn’t provide a sense of community Why reach out?
- 4. In short it is… A positive focus on what makes our community feel valued and part of the community : • youth provision provides safe spaces in which young people can develop their social and emotional skills alongside access to emotional support and practical resources. • other groups need similar provision but delivered to meet their particular needs How do we reach out?
- 5. In a nutshell… Will any of this make a difference? We don’t have a budget for such things We don’t have the Time I don’t know where to start There is no Resource
- 6. Our Community Youth Council (CYC) Youth-led Positivity Empowerment Quality, safety and well-being Respect Inclusivity, equality and diversity Community Youth Council • We have ten community youth councillors and it’s growing. • They meet twice a month in the Council chambers They are given their own budget • They decide on their own projects - Work on issues that young people consider to be important to them and the community • The Community Youth Council is fully supported by Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council.
- 8. Youth Club with a Difference The Lounge is a weekly youth club for 11 -18year olds. It’s run on a Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 6:00pm from a local Coffee Shop. This venue of choice is a vibrant hub of culture and interest. It’s a safe space where young people will be accepted and welcomed without judgement or pressure. Young people would be encouraged to meet, socialise, and feel accepted, establishing a new community. Over the last 6 months over 170 young people from our parish have walked through our doors. Each week we have attracted young people who have wanted to find a safe space to hang out with friends, socialise and be left to be young people. When each young person walks through the doors, they are greeted by our support worker who will offer free hot chocolate and sweet snacks. The Lounge will provide the young people with various games, board games, quizzes and there is always a craft box that can be used by the young people. Our young people have jammed in the reading room with the guitars to taking part in our craft workshops. But most importantly it is the young people who decide if they want to take part in activities or just lounge on the sofa chatting with friends and making new friends…
- 9. Adults and Families Lunch Club with a difference A light hot meal , hot and cold drinks with biscuits cake and fruit free to all. Drop in health , housing and others. Special visitors Alina Band in a Van and volunteer poppy makers for yarn bombing. Board games, newspapers and bingo also on offer. Accepted without judgement or pressure gentle encouragement to socialise and there has gradually started to be a feeling of community. What began with one or two people now regularly has 20+. Over time the volunteers have expanded, and the club is becoming sustainable and a go to place for agencies to quickly visit to find their otherwise hard to reach people.
- 10. Where’s the money coming from… • Council Budget or Larger City Council • Small Charities – LEAP Grant • Large Charities – Sports England | National Lotto • Local Businesses – Either with Financial or with their own products / services • Your Local Community – Fund raise
- 11. Did you Know… • To set up our gymnastics classes, one 45 minutes session per week costs £63.00 • This includes a fully qualified coach (£50.00) • This includes venue hire (£13.00) • The cost of our gymnastic mats (equipment)were awarded to us via a small grant. • We applied to a charity that offer small grants to host sessions. How much came out of our budget… ZERO…
- 12. Partnerships Free Books with The National Literacy Trust Local Charities can help fund your projects Building Relationships with Schools & Young People Community Service & Equipment Support Youth Forums, Networking , ACE & Financial Support Sports & Fitness Clubs Community Youth Council
- 13. Thank You Wolverton & Greenleys Town Council
Editor's Notes
- We don’t have a budget for such things – Funds can always be found no matter how small, your council budget, city council budget, registered charities, local businesses & sometimes you don’t need financial assistance for projects. We don’t have the resource / Time – We can all put a little time aside when needs must, look at your network of volunteers or partners – can they help? I don’t know where to start - Start small, it could be the simplest of things that have the biggest impact (From an Easter Egg Hunt, Free sports activities, Youth Clubs )
- Our Community Youth Council (CYC) represents the views of young people at a local level. Run by young people for young people, they give young people a voice and enable them to make their views heard in the decision-making process. Our CYC gives young people the chance to discuss relevant issues, engage with decision makers and contribute to improving the lives of young people within their communities. Six key principles for effective youth services that can be also applied to a Youth Council. 1. Youth-led - Young people’s voices are central to the provision offered to them. They can choose to attend a variety of services on a voluntary basis, building a sense of autonomy and trust in practitioners that encourages engagement with further work where needed. Provision is structured around the needs of young people locally, offering both universal, open-access provision wherever possible, with targeted support for those considered more at-risk, disadvantaged or with higher need. 2. Inclusivity, equality and diversity Young people feel included in their local area and can access the support they need as they progress towards adulthood. No young person feels marginalised or isolated as a result of disability, sexuality, nationality, socio-economic status, special educational needs, mental health issues, religion or any other characteristic. The local youth offer helps to improve social mobility for young people from all backgrounds by offering support to develop the skills, knowledge and networks they need to access and take advantage of opportunities. 3. Respect Young people are a valued and respected part of the community whose needs and wishes are considered equally with those of other groups. They are actively encouraged to participate in their communities and to enjoy opportunities in their local area without fear of judgement or negative stereotyping. 4. Quality, safety and well-being Good quality services are provided by staff with appropriate safeguarding training, linked to a wider network of support. Ideally this includes professionally qualified youth workers with the skills, expertise and competencies to support safe, quality services with appropriate levels and types of intervention. The youth offer helps to keep young people safe and supports their mental, emotional and physical health, improves their social and economic wellbeing, and makes sure they can access education, non-formal learning and recreation. 5. Empowerment Services empower young people to progress and engage in employment, education and training, and to take an active role in their local communities. Young people are listened to and can make positive demonstrable changes to their communities, and understand how to engage with the democratic process. 6. Positivity Services are strengths-based and focus on developing the skills and attributes of young people, rather than attempting to ‘fix a problem’. Slide provided by the Local Government Association 1. Six key principles for effective youth services | Local Government Association There are currently over 620 youth councils active across the UK. They work with all levels of local government including Parish and Community Councils as well as Unitary Authorities, Borough and County Councils.
- Here you can talk briefly about each of the projects listed above. CYC Impact. To host four open-air cinemas our CYC were granted funds on the condition they could support and promote local businesses – To encourage people to shop locally and support our high street. They decided to make a video that could be used not only during the campaign but could also be used long term. By you all watching this video today once again they are accomplishing their goal. Sit back and enjoy.
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- We also do civic events and try to get the great and the good there – the community appreciate that the MP or Lord Lieutenant is willing to come to them.
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