Stanhope Youth Group

by Weardale Together in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom

Total raised £2,343

raised so far

36

supporters

We want to raise money to continue our popular weekly youth club and expand our programme of fun, accessible activities for young people.

by Weardale Together in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, United Kingdom

We're still collecting donations

On the 21st October 2024 we'd raised £2,313 with 34 supporters in 84 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.

 New stretch target

Our aim is to create a part-time Youth Programme Co-ordinator role. This role will build on our links throughout the community and seek to expand our programme of youth work to create more opportunities for our young people to engage with projects and other programmes, alongside our weekly drop-in youth club sessions. 


The story so far...

Stanhope Youth Group has been running since January 2023, when we started it in response to a community need that was identified in the wake of the Covid pandemic. It has been very popular and well attended; we have curated a diverse programme of activities and projects in order to offer a wide range of opportunities for our young people to engage with creativity, become invested in their community and simply be together in a safe welcoming space. The programme is designed in consultation with the young people who decide on the activities and outings they would like to do, and we are supported by our networks including Youth Print and the Key+ programme. 

We have previously been supported by funding from Believe Housing, Weardale AAP and donations from parents and carers, and we are now seeking funding to continue the weekly youth club and to expand the programme to include more opportunities such as music, drama and digital projects. 

The objectives for our youth programme are:

  • To support our young people to feel proud of our community and become involved and invested in its future
  • To deliver a fun, engaging and accessible programme of activities designed and led by our young people which offers them quality creative and cultural opportunities, and the chance to develop their skills and talents
  • To support our community in recovering from Covid-19, navigating the cost-of-living crisis and increase resilience to future challenges
  • To support the wellbeing and mental health of our young people by bringing them together to be active and creative

About us

Weardale Together is a Community Interest Company, founded in 2021 to combat isolation and loneliness in our rural community. We run the popular community cafe, Root & Branch and work in partnership with a range of organisations, artists and local services to connect our visitors with the support they need. We believe that creativity is fundamental to wellbeing, so we seek to remove barriers to the arts and creativity for all ages in our community. We want people to feel connected to our area and landscape, as well as to one another, and believe that despite our rural location, our community deserves quality cultural and creative opportunities.  

We are a not-for-profit organisation which means any money we make is invested back into community projects. 


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Rewards

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£100 or more

£100 Reward. A Champion Benefactor.

A resounding cheer for you! Your outstanding donation of £100 places you among our most valued champions. Thank you for being a champion benefactor! A tote bag and pin badge with art work designed by our youth club members will be heading your way and a shout out on our social media platforms and website. You will also be listed as one of our top supporters for a year and your name will be displayed on all promotional material for a year.

£20 or more

£20 Reward. A Wonderful Contribution

Applause for your support! Your generous donation of £20 helps us move closer to our goal. Thank you for your wonderful contribution! A pin badge with art work designed by our youth club members will be heading your ways and a shout out on our social media platforms and website

£50 or more

£50 Reward. A Stellar Supporter

A standing ovation for you! Your incredible donation of £50 is a testament to your commitment and generosity. Thank you for being a stellar supporter! A tote bag with art work designed by our youth club members will be heading your ways and a shout out on our social media platforms and website

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