Services for young people
SW1 has a number of different clubs and activities for young people and we have listed the key activities below. Young people in SW1 will also be designing, launching and managing their own website at www.ondablock.co.uk so watch this space for more information!
Youth Clubs
Caxton Youth Trust 020 7834 1883
Basement Clubrooms, Tintern House, Alderney Street, SW1V 4JF
Caxton Youth Trust has a particular emphasis on the needs of young people with disabilities, including the social and emotional aspects of relationships. It aims to meet the social and informal educational needs of young people with physical or learning disabilities in Westminster.
Children’s Information Service (Westminster City Council) 020 7641 7929
Westminster City Council’s Children’s Information Service offers free, impartial information and guidance on children and young peoples services in the City of Westminster.
This includes Nurseries, childminders, out of school hours clubs, activities for children and young people, help with childcare costs, starting a career in childcare, and assistance with returning to work and training. For information about these services in SW1 please visit their website
Churchill Gardens Youth Club 020 7641 5891
Churchill Gardens Road, Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1
A youth centre with a sports and play programme for 5-19 year olds.
Dream Arts 020 7575 3192
Dream Arts offers performing arts provision for 5-25 year olds, developing talent through projects, blending fun, high standards and personal development. Dream Arts deliver outreach in centres across Westminster.
Ebury Youth Club 020 7730 0571
The Estate Hall, Edgson House, Ebury Bridge Estate, SW1
Youth and community centre with junior, senior and girls groups, adult education and community activities.
Emmanuel Church Youth Club 020 7799 2828
9-23 Marsham Street, SW1
Christian based youth club that runs every Sunday between 10.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Grosvenor & Regency Management Organisation (GRMO) Youth Club 020 7630 1551
GRETRA Hall, 32 Page Street, SW1
Youth centre for 10 - 19 year olds.
Lillington/Longmoore Youth Club 020 7630 1551
Under Morgan House, Lillington and Longmoore Estate SW1
A youth centre for 11 - 19 year olds.
St Andrew’s Youth Club 020 7222 6481
Alec Wizard House, 12 Old Pye Street, SW1
Youth centre open week day evenings, offering sports, IT and theatre activities.
St Michael’s Youth Club 020 7730 8889
4, Chester Square, SW1
A Christian based youth club, that runs every Sunday from 6.00 - 9.00 p.m.
Tachbrook Youth Club 020 7222 6481
Malcolmson House, Tachbrook Estate SW1
Youth centre for 5 - 19 year olds
Westminster Boating Base 020 7821 7389
136 Grosvenor Road, SW1V 3JY
www.westminsterboatingbase.co.uk
Boating, sailing and canoeing instruction and practice for young people between the ages 10 - 23. Adult courses and sessions also available.
Other useful contacts for young people
Cardinal Hume Centre 020 7222 1602
3-7 Arneway Street, SW1 2BG
www.cardinalhumecentre.org.uk
The Centre has a Drop-in Project focusing on the prevention of homelessness amongst young people aged 16-25; and an Education Project providing ESOL & Basic Skills training, IT training (up to IBT), online learning & vocational guidance to homeless young people, homeless parents, refugees & the migrant community; a Medical Surgery offering drop-in GP and nurse, and counselling services to homeless people; and a 32-bed hostel for homeless young people & young people leaving care.
Connexions @ Pimlico 020 7641 2069
Lillington Gardens, Pimlico, SW1V 2LF
www.centrallondonconnexions.org.uk
Connexions is a support service for 13-19 year olds, providing a variety of information and support services for young people.
Connexions @ Pimlico has three drop in sessions per week;
Monday 2.30 to 4.30pm
Wednesday 1.30 to 6.30pm
Thursday 1.30 to 5.30pm.
Or you can call 020 7641 2069 / 8749 for an appointment.
Westminster City Council
A range of information for young people is also available on Westminster City Council’s website.
To find out what’s going on in the City, as well as searching for information on the things that may concern young people, visit the Urban Info website.
For more information about activities for children and young people across Westminster (and in neighbouring boroughs) visit Westminster City Council’s leisure and culture webpages.
WISH Directory (Westminster City Council)
www.westminster.gov.uk/wish
The WISH Directory is a comprehensive directory containing all services available for children, young people and their families living in Westminster.
Youth Passport (Westminster City Council)
www.youthpassport.info
Free card for 11-19 year old Westminster residents, entitling them to free or discounted activities and competitions (free swimming between 4.00-6.00 p.m. on school days at the Queen Mother Sport Centre and 20% off DVD/CD/video hire at Westminster Libraries