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Leeds Mencap Youth Clubs for children and young people with learning disabilities

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Children and young people with a learning disability from age 9-24. Siblings of children with learning disabilities age 7-14.

  • Reach of your work

    Children and young people in Leeds and surrounding areas.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

At Leeds Mencap, we aim to support children to have the best start in life. Our Youth Clubs are designed to help children and young people of all abilities to have the opportunity to socialise with their peers, learn skills and have fun in a safe, welcoming environment where they are supported.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

100

children attend youth clubs every week

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Jan 2022 Onwards

Activity goals

For children and young people of all abilities to have the opportunity to socialise with their peers

For beneficiaries to build confidence, learn news skills and develop

To provide a safe, welcoming environment where children and young people are supported

Activity Actions

  • Tuesday Club for children age 9-13 and Thursday Club for teenagers aged 14-18

  • Friday Club to support young adults become more independent, improve their skills and make friends

  • 'SIBS' runs every Wednesday for children aged 7-14 who have a sibling with learning disabilities

  • Provide excellent facilities from inclusive outdoor play spaces, cycle tracks and trampolines

  • To create spaces specific to abilities including specialist sensory and soft play rooms.

Activity details
GEOGRAPHIC REACH

England: West Yorkshire

IMPACT REPORTING

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Surveys and participant feedback.