Our Members
Strong today. Stronger tomorrow. Strongest together.
We are Sunderland youth work, and we are all together.
The consortium is made up of several youth work organisations, all of whom share one common goal; To transform the lives of young people across the city of Sunderland and to create a strong, sustainable future for youth work services.
Our member experience and geographical reach mean we’re able to provide a broader and more inclusive city-wide service for children and young people and families in Sunderland.
Our members
Southwick Neighbourhood Youth Project (SNYP) is a community-based charity supporting disadvantaged youth aged 8-25. They are a holistic organisation and we can offer many services to ensure that the needs and issues of the young people in Southwick are handled in a manner that enables them to make positive life changes and develop into well-rounded adults.
The Box Youth Project provides safe, recreational and educational opportunities for children and young people aged 8-19 years from south Sunderland. The project follows City of Sunderland safeguarding procedures and all staff and volunteers have enhanced disclosure CRBs.
Our work includes centre-based junior and youth provision, doorstep sports, out-of-centre activities, detached youth work, outreach, issue-based, holiday hunger, disability group, intergenerational, employment support, training, social activities, volunteering, digital skills and social action projects.
They offer provision for 5 to 25-year-olds with any ability or disability, the centre provides a range of youth work activities including regular drop-in sessions for local young people; youth clubs, special needs sessions, bike rides, outdoor activities etc.
Lambton Street Youth and Community Hub based in Sunderland is an award-winning organisation originally established in 1901 and is one of the oldest youth and community centres in Europe.
Community Opportunities, previously known as Sunderland North Community Business Centre, has delivered services in Sunderland since 1987, offering a range of community based services for local families and residents including Employability and Training, Community Development, Environmental Programmes, Volunteering, Heritage, Pre School Nurseries and Children and Youth Provision.
Oxclose & District Young People’s Project is dedicated to providing free youth clubs for young people aged 11-19 five nights per week around Washington as well as training and education for young people aged 16-19.
Sunderland Community Action Group was formed in 2015 in response to local demand for youth and community services in Sunderland.
Services we offer at Sunderland Community Action Group: Play, youth, detached, outreach, employment and business support services.
All services are bespoke and adaptable to suit the participant or service users needs.
