Teenage Boys Mental Wellbeing and Prevention of Poverty Programme
Within the context of Covid and the devastating impact Lockdown has had on all young people, we believed that it was even more important to find a way to ensure our work was delivered to the young people most in need. This programme worked with a group of young boys from Greenfield Community College, Newton Aycliffe
Lockdown had a devasting impact - many of the boys were dealing with bereavement and loss, which was made worse by the Covid restrictions. Our group sessions gave the boys their first opportunity to discuss the issues they faced and share their emotions and experiences around them, in a supportive environment.
All of the young people found it useful to talk to each other about their relationships with their families and their peers. The realisation that many of them were struggling with the same issues, made them feel better about their own situation. They all said they were grateful for the bond that had been created through the group, and that they felt much more confident having others to turn to if they needed support.
The boys particularly enjoyed going karting as a group, and they were very excited at having the opportunity to do this all together. They also loved the art sessions with Tommy Anderson, having the opportunity and creative freedom to produce their own art to support the emotional wellbeing of others made a real and lasting impact on the boys.
Self-Belief and Emotional Wellbeing / June 8th, 2023
Wellbeing and the Arts / June 8th, 2023
Shoddy Theatre and the Importance of the Arts
What a delight it was to have the opportunity to organise a whole series of drama activities for some of our schools. As part of their national tour, the Shoddy Theatre Company arranged to deliver a series of workshops to engage children and young people in the arts.
Youth Social Action / May 21st, 2024
Consett Area Youth Consultation
Tell us how you would like the Consett Area to look by 2036. What can we all do to improve on what we already have? What ideas do you have to ensure the continued and positive growth of the Consett Area?
Aspirations and Future Planning / November 18th, 2019
What is ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ (CSR)?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR), sometimes known as ‘corporate conscience’ or ‘corporate citizenship’, is about companies playing a responsible role in the wider community. Haines Watts have developed some brilliant ways for them to enhance and develop their CRS and we are very lucky to be their nominated charity.