Each week we deliver 27 hours of open-access drop-in provision at each of our Blend Youth Hubs and community spaces across Derbyshire, including Amber Valley, South Derbyshire, High Peak, Derbyshire Dales and Chesterfield.
Our centre-based sessions provide safe, welcoming spaces where young people can relax, socialise and take part in positive activities. Facilities include comfortable seating areas, TVs, coffee bar spaces, games consoles, internet access, crafts and art materials, and where available, pool and table football.
Alongside informal social space, young people can engage in more structured opportunities such as workshops, issue-based discussions, creative projects, debates and themed activities. These sessions are designed to be both enjoyable and developmental, promoting confidence, communication skills and personal growth.
Drop-in provision is also central to our relational youth work approach. Through consistent, informal contact, our youth workers build trusted relationships with young people, allowing us to identify emerging needs early and respond appropriately. Within this safe and supportive environment, we are able to offer guidance, early help, and signposting around issues affecting young people at school, at home and in their communities.
Blend Youth Hubs
