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Plymouth
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Programme Name |
North Prospect |
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Programme Manager |
Matt Walsh |
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Telephone |
01752 217717 |
Programme Description
The programme is fully funded for the next year and a half supported by a
number of funders including the EBM Charitable Trust and Link
Foundation. Following a successful recruitment drive the Programme
Manager, Matt Walsh was appointed on 4 July 2005.
Matt has been busy meeting all partnership organisations and youth work
providers in the area and has presented at North Prospect Partnership
Breakfast Meeting to local providers and community members.
Matt has also carried out a mapping exercise of all youth provision in
the North Prospect area, which was presented to the LSG in September
2005. He reported that there has been a tangible rise in
confidence from local youth and community workers since the programme
was officially launched.
Youth Works North Prospect has also been involved in a number of
activities in January to April 2006 in which 86 young people have
participated, including the following :
- Programme Manager Matt Walsh is leaving at end of July 2006.
- Phoenix Project continues to be high profile regionally and
nationally. Project was showcased in launch of Government Respect
action plan to David Miliband (Communities Minister). Pilot
programmes being evaluated by University of Plymouth Social Research
and Regeneration Unit.
- R U Fit event start of “Be Healthy” programme of activities in
North Prospect, working alongside health professionals in area and
city.
- Difference & Diversity agenda to deliver education on different
cultures and challenge racist attitudes. A number of events are
planned for young people to explore other cultures culminating in
attending the Respect Festival in October 2006.
- Training delivery to youth work staff in North Prospect as part
of Minimum Standards process.
- Fieldwork Supervisor for Youth & Community PG Dip student
concurrent placement. Involved in consultation with young people to
create a community garden (Woodhey Road) and assisting in running of
youth club (Swilly Youth Club) who are involved in Young Roots
Heritage Lottery Bid process and will be part of Steering group
process.
- Total attendances January – April 2006: 86 young people
If you require further information please contact Matt Walsh.
July 2006
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