Who it's for

Youth work sits at the heart of the centre. There is a shortage of places for children and young people in the area, so Aldar builds on the programmes it already runs and keeps them close to what young people and their families actually need.

The centre works with local schools, parents and other youth services so the offer can change as young people change. Sessions cover schoolwork, new skills, sport and time with friends in a room that is supervised and welcoming.

• Homework help and tutoring
• Workshops in cooking, coding, art and other skills
• Sport and games that teach teamwork
• A safe place to meet friends and take part in the community

The centre supports children and the adults who look after them. Sessions give children a steady place to learn, make things and play, and give families time together.

Parents can join workshops on bringing up children, health and everyday pressures. Sport and clubs help children make friends. Where a family needs a quieter conversation, the centre can point them towards the right help.

• Tutoring and a calm place to learn
• Art, music and hands-on activities
• Clubs, sport and time with other children
• Family workshops on parenting, health and nutrition

Adults come to learn, keep active and spend time with other people. That matters most for anyone who would otherwise be on their own.

Classes cover English, new skills and interests, as well as fitness that is often out of reach elsewhere — including sessions for women and for people over 60. The centre is also a place to ask for help with money, health or other worries, without having to explain yourself in public.

• English, skills and interest classes
• Fitness, including yoga and exercise for over-60s
• Company, conversation and cultural activities
• A private way to ask for support

Local organisations can support the centre and, in doing so, stay close to the neighbourhood they work in. That might mean sponsoring a programme, sending staff to volunteer, or hiring a room.

Partnerships are mutual. Companies learn more about the people who live here, and the centre gains the time and money that keep sessions running.

• Sponsor a programme or event
• Staff volunteering
• Hire a room for your own use
• Internships and links with local people