Youth Connect

A Safe Space to Connect, Belong and Thrive

Youth Connect provides a welcoming youth club at Parry Hall alongside detached youth work across Tredworth and Barton in Gloucester.

Youth Connect is a place where young people can make friends, build confidence and develop new skills in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you want to try something new, get involved in your community or simply have somewhere to belong, we're here for you.

Our experienced youth practitioners work alongside young people to build positive relationships, promote wellbeing, and create opportunities that help young people develop their confidence, skills and independence to enable them to achieve their potential.

At Youth Connect, we don't just provide activities. We build relationships, create opportunities and help young people thrive.

What You Can Expect

Youth Connect offers:

A welcoming, safe and inclusive space
Creative activities including art, music, games and sports
Mental health and emotional wellbeing support
A SEND-friendly environment where everyone is valued
Positive relationships, peer support and positive role models
Opportunities to volunteer and get involved in community projects
Support to build confidence, independence and life skills
Opportunities to explore your interests, talents and future goals
Free snacks, a chill-out space and somewhere to relax
Opportunities to make new friends and have fun

No matter your background or experience, you'll be welcomed as part of the Youth Connect community.

A Place to Connect and Belong

Youth Connect gives young people the opportunity to spend time with others, try new activities and develop new skills in a supportive environment.

Our youth practitioners take time to listen to young people and understand what matters to them. We encourage young people to get involved, share their ideas and help shape activities and opportunities at Youth Connect.

Get Involved

There are lots of ways to get involved, whether you want to try a new activity, meet other young people, volunteer, take part in a community project or simply have somewhere welcoming to spend time.

You don't have to know exactly what you want to do. Come along, meet the team and see what Youth Connect is all about.