NxtGen Youth Programme - January 2025 Recruitment

Just before Christmas we held a celebration event for the first group who successfully completed our new 16-week programme.  The event was very powerful and the young people spoke honestly about their experiences and what their plans were for the future, along with the difficulties they had faced/continue to face. 

Over the 16 weeks our first NxtGen group took part in:

• A number of workshops, covering everything from creative design to mental wellbeing,

• Visited a number community partners across the city to find out about their work, particular thanks to BSCR and Beats Carnival for hosting two very enjoyable visits

• Participated in a number of adventure days to build on teamwork and communication skills, whilst having a bit of fun – The zombie escape room and Prison Island being particular highlights

• Gained a Level 2 OCN in Mental Health Awareness

• Designed and delivered a community project supporting their chosen charity – Show Some Love – Including raising £700 at Christmas time to support the work they do

• Planning for their futures, setting goals and looking at their next steps.

We are now actively recruiting for next cohort of participants.  Please share this information with your wider networks, or if you know anyone who could benefit from our programme please get in touch.