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Toc H Supporting disadvantaged young people in Blackpool's South Shore
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A new weekly Youth Group will support the area’s many disadvantaged young people. We will offer a warm, reliable and safe after-school refuge, an alternative to difficult home lives or street crime. We will offer all attendees a hot meal and activities inc craft, games & mindfulness. We will also offer digital inclusion support for young people, inc training, and skills development. Our research indicates that demand will be incredibly high- we anticipate reaching 90 young people per year.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    to grow in subsequent years

  • Number of beneficiaries - 90

    to grow in subsequent years

Geographic reach

  • England: Lancashire
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

90

to grow in subsequent years

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£12,000.00

TIMELINE

Jan 2026 - Dec 2026

Project Outcome Targets

60% report reduced involvement in destructive behaviours (addiction, petty crime, ASB)

80% improved mental health and positive feelings about the future.

60% report more stable home lives and interpersonal relationships

Project Activities

  • Twice-weekly Youth Group

  • Outreach programme with local schools and social services

  • Volunteering opportunities for young people

  • Skills development including digital inclusion support for low income young people

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY n/a 28/08/2026
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 2: Zero Hunger UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 4: Quality Education
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Questionnaires, informal conversations with group leaders and observational changes