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H.E.A.L. - Henrie's Empowerment for Awareness and Life Game Changers: Youth Play & Connect Hub” Turning play into purpose and building stronger communities.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Youth Play & Connect Hub is a year-long youth engagement programme designed to provide safe,structured and fun spaces for young people to connect through traditional games and creative play.Running from March 2027 – March 2028,the project will deliver weekly and holiday sessions.The project aims to reduce anti-social behaviour, isolation and boredom among young people by offering positive alternatives that encourage teamwork,leadership,problem-solving and peer connection.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Create safe,welcoming spaces for young people to socialise and join structured activities.Offer positive alternatives to reduce anti-social behaviour,while building confidence, teamwork,communication, Encourage youth leadership and peer collaboration

  • The General Public / Mankind

    Strengthen community cohesion and belonging.encourage critical thinking and strategy, promote healthy competition, build communication and teamwork skills, reduce exposure to negative influences and crime. Promote a stronger sense of community

  • Number of beneficiaries - 150

    project aims to engage 100–150 young people over the year

Geographic reach

  • Wales: Nationwide
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

150

project aims to engage 100–150 young people over the year

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£20,000.00

TIMELINE

May 2026 - May 2027

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

500

We aim to reach as many people as possible

Project Outcome Targets

Increased youth engagement in positive activities, reduced disengagement,Stronger peer relationships

Improved confidence and social skills Increased community connection and belonging

Improve sexual health knowledge Development of youth leadership and organisational skill

Project Activities

  • Weekly Game Hub Sessions Regular sessions where young people can play games;Cooperative board games

  • Youth Leadership Programme Young people will be supported to:co-host sessions,mentor younger ones

  • Monthly Community Tournaments;Scrabble Showdown Puzzle Masters Challenge

  • Holiday Activity Sessions Additional sessions during school holidays to provide safe spaces

  • At the end of the programme, H.E.A.L will host a Community Game Festival celebrating young people

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
MONEY Money is needed to fund workshops, support services, and resources for the Game Changers: Youth Play & Connect Hub” 20000 Flexible The donation will fund organise tournaments, mentor younger participants that reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being UN SDG 1: No Poverty UN SDG 4: Quality Education UN SDG 5: Gender Equality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

attendance records,youth feedback surveys observation of engagement and behaviour

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

N/A

N/A
OTHER PARTNERS

Aneurin Bevan UHB Sexual Health and Reproductive Health

Sexual Eduction and Community Service for young people in Wales