Detached Work

Detached work is the core of our work helping us to reach out and engage sometimes challenging and marginalised young people. Our workers make contact with them in their own environment i.e. parks, bus shelters, street corners etc.

Once a trusting working relationship has been established young people are offered alternative/diverse activities aimed at improving their physical and emotional wellbeing. They are encouraged to take ownership of the activities from planning, fundraising and taking lead roles.

Residential Courses

Our 4 residential’s a year give young people the opportunity for new learning skills away from peer pressure, enabling them to open up to qualified workers who are then able to address issues either in groups or individuals. By providing new experiences, they then feel confident to move on to other opportunities.

Workshops

In addition to our residentials and activities, we run workshops in the villages surrounding Consett. These target current issues such as sexual health, healthy eating, drug/alcohol misuse, teenage pregnancy, life skills and confidence building. This list is not comprehensive – we are a needs lead Project.