Blackpool Youth Directory of Positive Activities
Blackpool Youth Directory of Positive Activities
Blackpool Youth Directory of Positive Activities
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Blackpool Youth Service
“Reaching out to meet the needs of young people”
in Partnership with
Blackpool Council for
Voluntary Youth Services
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Welcome
Welcome to the directory of voluntary,
statutory and private youth provision which
comprises of Blackpool partners Youth Offer.
Julie Dalton
Social Inclusion Youth Worker
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Introduction
It is with a vision of developing the statutory The Act requires that a local authority in England
and voluntary youth service in Blackpool into a must, ‘so far as reasonably practicable, secure
vibrant and exciting partnership that a Directory for qualifying young persons in the authority’s
of voluntary youth provision was introduced in area access to –
2004 with subsequent updated copy. But there
Sufficient educational leisure-time activities
is now an expectation that all local authorities
which are for the improvement of their well-
will ensure that young people and parents have
being, and sufficient facilities for such activities;
access to information on all youth provision
and sufficient recreational leisure-time activities
available and known locally as the ‘Youth Offer’.
which are for the improvement of their well-
This is a legal requirement to be made available
being, and sufficient facilities for such activities.
by March 2008.
Local authorities and children’s trust partners
The Education and Inspections Act 2006 ensures
are required to clearly distinguish between the
that for the first time a single body – working
benefits of different positive activities when
within the context of the children’s trust - holds
planning the local youth offer; a consideration
lead responsibility for securing young people’s
that should include gender biased or dedicated
access to youth provision to be known as ‘positive
activities and facilities which meet the needs of
activities’. This will include statutory, voluntary,
different faith groups.
third sector and some private providers of
activities for young people. Recognising the importance of positive activities
to young people and the leadership role of the
The legislation falls within the remit of the
local authority under the new duty, the local
Director of Children’s Services and Lead Member
authority should provide young people and
for Children’s Services. The new legislation
communities with information on progress
forms part of a body of reforms that were
towards its plans for the local offer, ideally
proposed in the Green Paper Youth Matters
through the creation of web-based information.
and which contribute towards the delivery
of integrated youth support as set out in the This directory is the initial response to the
Annex to Youth Matters: Next Steps (2006). The requirement and will be available in a printed
provision and promotion of constructive positive version for communities and organisations as
activities for young people forms a key part of well as available on various web sites.
the Government’s Respect drive which aims to Feedback on it should be sent to:
build a modern culture of respect, by bearing [email protected]
down uncompromisingly on bad behavior and
nurturing good. Bernard S. Booth
Principal Youth Officer
Integrated Youth Services
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Contents
Organisation Introductions 7
General Contacts 82
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Introduction to the Youth Offer
John Ackerley
Hon. Chair. Blackpool Council for Voluntary
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George S. Holden
Hon. Sec. Blackpool Council for Voluntary Youth
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Organisation Introductions
Connect
Description:
Connect is a young persons Health & Information Centre providing a FREE confidential service to all
young people under the age of 25 years. Counselling service, free contraception, pregnancy testing
and STI screening.
Meeting: 9am - 5pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Contact: Denise Wilson - Connect, 26 Talbot Road, Blackpool FY1 1LF
Tel: 01253 751047 or 01253 655855 | Fax: 01253 655863
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.connectyoungpeople.co.uk
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Connexions
Description:
The Connexions Service offers all young people, aged 13 to 19, expert information, advice and
support from qualified professionals to help them to make important decisions about their life.
In some circumstances young people with a learning difficulty or disability may not be ready to
move on at 19. In these instances Connexions support may be provided up to 25. Support offered is
based on an individual young person’s needs from a named Personal Adviser or through one of our
Connexions Centres.
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Contact: Connexions, 2-8 Market Street, Blackpool FY1 3ET
Tel: 01253 293161 | Website: www.13to19-lancs.info
Email: [email protected]
Clubmark
Description:
Sport England have long recognised that “sports clubs that make provision for children and young
people make an enormous contribution to the social and sporting life of our nation”. Providing
opportunities to; learn a sport, socialise, improving health, participate and compete are a few of
the many benefits. It is vitally important that sports clubs also provide an environment that is safe
– recognising, and meeting their duty of care and child protection responsibilities. In response to
this Sport England has launched “Clubmark”.
he Sport England Clubmark – safe, effective, child-friendly – scheme is a new nationally adopted
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set of standards for enabling national governing bodies of sport (NGBs) and their affiliated bodies to
set and meet standards that will lead to better quality sports club provision for children and young
people. The scheme will be promoted nationally to enable parents, carers and young people to
quickly recognise a club that is committed to providing a quality experience.
* Highlights the sports clubs working towards Clubmark accreditation.
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V scheme (formerly Millennium Volunteers)
Description:
T he new V scheme replaces Millennium Volunteers and supports young people aged 16-24 who give
up their free time to help their local communities. It gives young people a chance to build on what
they’re into, to develop themselves and really help their community at the same time. You might find
V volunteers coaching a school football team, working at a community radio station or helping with
environmental projects.
V helps young people to build their confidence, gain valuable skills, things like teamwork, decision
making and communication through volunteering. It can also help overcome social exclusion, and
can be a stepping stone back into learning or employment. Other rewards include a 100-hour award
signed by the Minister for young people and an Award of Excellence signed by the Secretary of state
for Education and Skills when they reach their 200-hour target.
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Contact: V Scheme Blackpool, 2-8 Market street, Blackpool FY1 3ET
Tel: 01253 754841
Progress Recruitment
Description:
Provides employment related support and training opportunities for young adults with a range of
disabilities with a view to finding attractive appropriate employment.
Venue: Queens Chambers, 16 Queen Street, Blackpool FY1 1PD
Meeting: Weekdays, and weekends on request
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Contact: Lorraine Moffat (address as above)
Tel: 01253 477820
UK Youth
Description:
National Youth Organisation promoting and supporting a network of voluntary youth organisations
and activities.
Website: www.ukyouth.org.uk
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Blackpool Ice Dance Club
Description:
Promotion of ice dance for all ages and standards, on ice baton twirling, exhibition teams and shows.
The Club holds regular club training sessions, displays and competitions both inter-club and national.
Venue: Blackpool and Blackburn Ice Arenas
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost:
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 5, 16
Contact: Organiser – Blackpool Ice Dance Club
Tel: 01253 794322
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Arts & Culture
Odeon Cinema
Description:
Showing of different films at different times seven days a week. Young people allowed in to the
cinema unaccompanied before 7pm depending on the guidance rating of the film.
Venue: Rigby Road Blackpool
Age Group: 2yrs-14yrs and 14yrs+
Meeting: Various
Cost: 2yrs-14yrs £4.50 15yrs+ £6.10
Bus Zone: Central - Line 16, 7
Contact: Odeon Cinema Rigby Road Blackpool. FY1 5EP
Tel: 0871 22 44 007 | Email: [email protected]
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Poco Loco – Blackpool School of Samba
Description:
‘Poco Loco’ provides the opportunity for people to learn and play samba rhythms including
performances. As well as playing members the group also welcomes those who wish to support the
organisation through costume making, transport, gigs and membership promotion.
Auditions in September. Taster sessions throughout the year.
Venue: 1st Step Centre – Dickson Road
Age Group: 12yrs +
Meeting: Wednesday 7.00pm-9.00pm
Cost: £1 after first visit, unless you have a job (£2.50)
Bus Zone: Central - Line 15
Contact: Mandy Andrew | Tel: 01253 358432 | Email: [email protected]
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Church & Religious
BIFFY
Description:
Blackpool Inter Faith Forum is led by the Youth Service and provides an opportunity for young people
of all faiths to come together to promote equality and diversity.
Venue: Connexions 2-8 Market Street Blackpool FY1 3ET
Age Group: 11-19 years
Meeting: By telephone contact
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Tel: 01253 754841
Church of England
Description:
In addition to Sunday Schools and various clubs and activities, the Diocesan Youth Officer provides
support and training for volunteers and childrens workers in a Church setting
Venue: Churches in Blackpool
Age Group: All
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Craig Abbott - Diocesan Youth Officer
Church House, Cathedral Close, Blackburn BB1 5AA
Tel: 01254 503070 | Fax: 01254 699963 | Email: [email protected]
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Fylde Coast Church Alive Youth Group
Description:
Indoor football, team games, table tennis, pool, snooker, darts, table football, pinball machine,
Nintendo 64 games machine.
Venue: Fylde Coast Church Alive, Raikes Parade
Age Group: 7-11yrs
Meeting: Friday 7.30-10pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 1
Contact: Paul Richards, 48 Kirkstone Drive, Norbreck FY5 1QH
Tel: 01253 858248 | Email: [email protected]
Fylde T3
Description:
Fylde T3 Limited, as a Christian organisation, seeks to work in partnership with individuals, the
church community and other organisations working with youth, to help young people of the Fylde
Coast through education, leisure and training activities, within our Christian ethos, so as to develop
their physical, mental and spiritual capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and
members of society.
Venue: Various churches
Age Group: 11 – 25yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7
Contact: Damian Platt
Youth Office, 80 Devonshire Road, Blackpool FY3 8AE
Tel: 01253 624777 | Email: [email protected]
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Church & Religious
GFS Platform
Description:
GFS aims to give girls and young women the opportunity to grow in confidence and self esteem to
develop their potential and to value themselves and others equally. Activities include music, drama,
dance, craft, quizzes, discussion groups and outings.
Venue: St. Marks’ Church Hall, Westcliffe Drive, Layton
Age Group: 6-21yrs
Meeting: Weekly on Fridays, 6.30-9.30pm
Cost: 50p
Bus Zone: Central - Line 15, 2, 2C
Contact: Mrs B Brooks,
GFS Platform
c/o 34 Raybourne Avenue, Poulton le Fylde FY6 7RT
Tel: 01253 885044
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.gfsplatform.org.uk
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Housing & Homeless
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Fylde Coast Women’s Refuge
Description:
Provide support and temporary accommodation to women and their children escaping domestic
violence. They aim to raise public awareness about the issues surrounding domestic violence.
Venue: Not Applicable
Age Group: All except males 15yrs +
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 5, 11
Contact: PO Box 3, Blackpool FY3 9GZ
Tel: 01253 596699
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Housing & Homeless
Streetlife
Description:
Provide emergency shelter, drop-in, counselling, information and advocacy and development
activities for young homeless people. Their approach is youth work based to enable and empower
young people to make informed choices.
Venue: The Base
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 1pm-4pm | Thursday - 6-8pm
Evening Night Shelter - 9pm-9am
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6
Contact: The Base, 11/13 Cookson Street, Blackpool FY1 3ED
Tel: Base - 01253 294477 | Shelter+ - 01253 291038
Fax: 01253 297837 | Email: [email protected]
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Blackpool & Fylde Youth Netball Club
Description: The netball club meets twice a week. Monday 5.30pm-8.30pm for squad training and
Friday 4.30pm-6.30pm for development training.
Venue: Sports Centre, Stanley Park
Age Group: 7yrs +
Meeting: All year round
Cost:
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4
Contact: Blackpool and Fylde Youth Netball Club
c/o 3 Marble Avenue, Thornton, Cleveleys, Blackpool FY5 3LE
Tel: 01253 852987
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Blackpool Gymnastics Club
Description:
T he club has over 500 members, 11 trained staff and an army of volunteers. There are three grades
of class novice, intermediate and advanced.
Venue: Blackpool Sports Centre & Collegiate Sports College
Age Group: 2+
Meeting: Various
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4
Contact: Blackpool Sports Centre, West Park Drive , Blackpool
Tel: 01253 478461 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.blackpool.gymnasticsclub.co.uk
Blackpool Lights
Description: Blackpool’s leading Basketball team providing training and competition.
Venue: Blackpool Sports Centre
Meeting: Various
Bus Zone: Central - Line 2, 2C
Contact: Blackpool Lights, c/o 203 Normoss Road, Normoss, Blackpool FY3 8QN
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Blackpool Park Golf Club
Description:
Park club has a traditional 18-hole parkland course that was founded in 1926. The course is open to
visitors on a daily basis with other facilities on site e.g. restaurant
Venue: Blackpool Park Golf Club
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various. All year round
Cost: £60 - contract | £18 - juniors to join
Bus Zone: Central - Line 3, 4
Contact: Blackpool Park Golf Club, North Park Drive, Blackpool FY3 8LS
Tel: 01253 397916
Blackpool Scorpions
Description:
One of Blackpool’s rugby league clubs, offering training as well as competitions to junior and senior squad.
Venue: South Shore Squash & Cricket Club
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Bus Zone: Central - Line 14, 10
Contact: Hon Secretary, Blackpool Scorpions
S outh Shore Squash & Cricket Club, Common Edge Road, Blackpool
Web: www.blackpoolscorpions.mysite.freeserve.com
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Cleveleys Road Club
Description:
T he Cleveleys Road Club is a traditional cycling club with something for everyone at any age. We
have social rides, club rides, cafe rides, touring rides, MTB, training rides, road-racing, time-
trialling, social activities, club nights, cycling holidays in Majorca and a successful racing team.
Venue: Bispham Community Centre
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Bus Zone: Central - Line 14, 10
Contact: Hon Secretary Cleveleys Road Club, c/o 83 Common Edge Road, Blackpool FY4 5AJ
Tel: 01253 767921 | E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.cleveleysrc.co.uk
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Sport & Leisure
Polar Bears
Description:
Multi-swimming and recreational group helping people with learning and/or physical disabilities to
achieve their full potential and to encourage their integration into society. Trains junior and senior
squads to competitive standards. Teaches non-swimmers with a wide range of disabilities to A.S.A
qualifications. Contact Linda to make an appointment for an assessment.
Venue: St. Georges Swimming Pool
Age Group: 5+
Meeting: Sunday 9am – 1.40pm
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6, 3
Contact: Linda Ingles - Blackpool Polar Bears, c/o 7 Granville Road, Blackpool FY1 3NP
Tel: 01253 751076 | Email: [email protected]
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Sport & Leisure
St Georges Pool
Description: Swimming, swimming lessons and diving classes
Venue: Cherry Tree Road Blackpool - Bus Zone Central Zone (line 6, 16)
Age Group: 8+
Meeting: Various
Cost: Various
Contact: Reception Cherry Tree Road FY4 4PH
Tel: 01253 838232
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Blackpool Sea Cadets Corps
Description:
Provides young people to access a wide range of sailing and boat work activities with its routes
based on the traditions and customs of the Royal Navy. Also offering Duke of Edinburgh.
Venue: T.S. Penelope
Age Group: 10-18yrs
Meeting: Tuesday and Thursday
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7
Contact: Blackpool Sea Cadets Corps
T.S. Penelope, 596 Devonshire Road, Bispham, Blackpool FY2 0EL
Tel: 01253 500499
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Youth Groups & Youth Organisations
Barnardo’s
Description:
Providing children & young people’s activities throughout Blackpool. We also offer parenting advice,
support & training to parents living in Blackpool. We also support young parents aged 19 & under
living on Grange Park, as part of the Sure Start programme
Venue: Across Blackpool
Age Group: 5-13yrs
Meeting: Various
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6, 3, 4
Tel: 01253 626480 | Fax: 01253 624295 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.barnardos.org.uk/blackpool
Blackpool Advocacy
Description:
Blackpool Advocacy works on a one to one basis with young people offering support and
representation ensuring that any decisions made about them include their views. Blackpool
advocacy also delivers courses in confidence building and self esteem, and will work with
individuals to promote anger management & coping strategy skills
Venue: Various
Age Group: 5-25yrs
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 16, 2
Contact: Blackpool Advocacy, 37 Springfield Road, Blackpool FY1 1PZ
Tel: 01253 200049 | Fax: 01253 200049 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.blackpooladvocacy.co.uk
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Blackpool Advocacy Young Carers Project
Description:
Lottery funded project providing support for young people who are carers. Young people are offered
time away from home and a place where they can chill out and interact with people their own age.
This is provided through youth clubs with leisure activities and workshops in groups. During school
holiday’s trips, sporting activities and other opportunities are available. There is also support for
teenage parents.
Age Group: 11-18yrs
Meeting: Claremont Park Community Centre, Every Tuesday 4pm-6.30pm 11-13yrs. St Johns Church.
Teenage parents - Every Thursday 13.30pm-15.00pm 16-18yrs.
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7 - Claremont, St Johns any bus town Centre.
Contact: Myriad House, 6A Skyways, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool FY4 2RP
Tel: 01253 405959 | Fax: 01253 348232 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.blackpooladvocacy.co.uk
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Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Description: Open award group to work towards bronze, silver or gold Duke of Edinburgh,
Venue: Training and Resource Centre Whitegate Drive Blackpool- Bus Zone Central Zone (line 3)
Age Group: 14-25yrs
Meeting: Weekly
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 3
Contact: Tim Deighton/Carl Walker TRC 278a Whitegate Drive FY3 9JW
Tel: 01253 476177 0r 01253 476168
The Grange
Description: Youth club providing different projects and activities for young people to be invloved in.
Gender specific projects, and junior and senior activites.
Venue: The Grange Dinmore Avenue Blackpool FY3 7NX
Meeting: Mon-Fri 6-9.30pm
Bus Zone: Central - Line 14
Contact: Jed Sullivan
Tel: 01253 478165 | Email: [email protected]
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Youth Groups & Youth Organisations
The Hub
Description:
A substance misuse service for young people 18 and under, their families,friends and professionals
alike. Offering 1-1 support,drugs and alcohol education and prevention, harm reduction advice
and information.
Venue: Various, workers meet young people in locations
Age Group: 18 and under
Contact: Pauline Wigglesworth 4th floor Prudential House, Topping St, Blackpool, FY1 3AX
Tel: 01253 476010 | Fax: 01253 476016
OK2B
Description: Provides support for young people around issues of sexual orientation.
Venue: Youth Service
Age Group: 13-19yrs
Meeting: Arranged by telephone contact for confidentiality reasons.
Bus Zone: Central - Line 4, 7, 11, 3, 5, 6, 14
Contact: [email protected]
Tel: 01253 754841
Website: www.ok2b-blackpool.co.uk
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Outdoor Adventure Group
Description:
A voluntary organisation established to providing canoeing & kayaking training for young people & leaders.
Venue: Fleetwood Boating Lake
Age Group: 8yrs +
Meeting: Friday and 1st Wednesday in month
Bus Zone: Central - Line 3, 16, 2, 4, 14, 7, 11
Contact: Secretary - Outdoor Adventure Group, c/o 9 Wells Close, Thornton, Lancashire FY5 2UX
Tel: 01253 828834 | Email: [email protected]
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Youth Groups & Youth Organisations
Prince’s Trust
Description:
T he Prince’s Trust helps young people develop new skills, gain confidence and work towards
employment and training through organised programmes of community activities. Team courses
help young people take on challenges and projects. Start dates are throughout the year
Venue: South Shore Fire Station, St Annes Road
Age Group: 14-30yrs
Meeting: Daily
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7, 5, 16, 2, 2C, 11
Contact: Prince’s Trust, South Shore Fire Station, Palatine Road, Blackpool
Tel: Office: 01253 401283 Regional Office: 01772 848268 | Web: www.princestrust.org.uk
Web: www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk
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Snows Heights Outdoor Centre
Description:
Snows Heights is a registered charity offering young people an opportunity to enjoy the English Lake
District. The site is situated in 14 acres of wooded hillside. Accommodation is wooden huts with a
large kitchen and dining area and male and female toilets and showers.
Venue: Colton, Cumbria
Age Group: 9yrs +
Meeting: Twice a term (management committee only)
Cost: £6 a day, per person
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6, 16, 3, 4
Contact: Snows Heights, c/o Mereside Community Association
Mereside Community Centre, Bowness Avenue, Blackpool FY4 4TE
Tel: 01253 476671 | Web: www.snowsheights.com
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Libraries
Anchorsholme
Description:
Reading group and poetry group, read books and poetry as a group and general discussion.
Venue: Anchorsholme library, Luton Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: 2nd Thursday of Month (reading) Last Friday of month (poetry)
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7
Contact: Pam Hampton, Luton Road Blackpool FY5 3RS
Tel: 01253 853588
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
Bispham
Description: Themed activities at various times of the year for different ages
Venue: Bispham library, Devonshire Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 3, 7, 11, 15
Contact: Eileen Ferrier, Devonshire Road Blackpool FY2 OHH
Tel: 01253 478120
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
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Central
Description:
Family history group 2.00pm first Monday of month, Live Poets writing group 1.00pm first Monday of
month, Pilates every Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm, Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender reading
and social group 7.00pm last Thursday of month, reading group 2.00pm last Friday of month and
general library facilities.
Venue: Central library, Queen Street
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 5, 7
Contact: Anne Stevens, Queen Street Blackpool FY1 1PX
Tel: 01253 478080
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
Layton
Description: General library facilities
Venue: Layton library, Talbot Road
Age Group: Open
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 7, 14, 5
Contact: Chris Marshall, Talbot Road Blackpool FY3 7BD
Tel: 01253 478145
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
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Libraries
Palatine
Description: X box club, club for young people to try and play x box games
Venue: Palatine library, St Annes Road
Age Group: 9+
Meeting: Mon, Wed, and Fri 3.30pm-5.00pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 7, 14, 5
Contact: Lynne Scarles, St Annes Road Blackpool FY4 2AP
Tel: 01253 478050
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
Revoe
Description: General library facilities, Chatterbox reading group first Saturday of Month
for 7-11yr olds. Homework support and summer reading schemes.
Venue: Revoe library, Revoe Street
Age Group: 9+
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 14
Contact: Jane Berry, 1 Revoe Street Blackpool FY1 5HN
Tel: 01253 478160
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
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Colleges
Bispham Campus
Description: Courses at further and higher education level and vocational courses part time and
full time in Academic studies, Business and management, Casino Operations, Coin Slot technology,
Computing, Construction, Engineering, Hospitality, Teacher training and education, Tourism and
Sports and Leisure.
Venue: Bispham College Ashfield Road
Age Group: 16+
Meeting: Various
Cost: Varies please contact course enquiries
Bus Zone: Central - Line 15, L1, 3, 11
Contact: Reception, Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB
Tel: 01253 352352 | Web: www.blackpool.ac.uk
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Ansdell Campus
Description: Hair and beauty and related therapies.
Venue: Ansdell College Church Road
Age Group: 16+
Meeting: Various
Cost: Varies please contact course enquiries
Bus Zone: Central - Line 2
Contact: Reception, Church Road Lytham St Annes, FY8 4AP
Tel: 01253 352352 | Web: www.blackpool.ac.uk
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Training Agencies
Beneast
Description:
Courses towards entry to employment, NVQ 2 level courses in 12 occupational areas. Induction and
interview required.
Venue: Coleridge Road
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 7, 6, 5
Contact: Sara Gaskell Coleridge Rd, Blackpool FY1 3RW
Tel: 01253 756400 | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.beneast.co.uk
Henry Boot
Description: NVQ level 2 in construction and civil engineering services.
Venue: 51 Chorley Road
Age group 16-18yrs:
Meeting: Monday-Friday 8.00am-4.30pm
Cost: Free
Bus Zone: Central - Line 11, 7, 6, 5
Contact: David Weingard 51 Chorley Rd Blackpool FY3 7XQ
Tel: 01253 301824 | Email: [email protected]
Training 2000
Description: Work based learning for pre apprenticeship and apprenticeships throughout
Lancashire.
Venue: Various
Age Group: 16-25yrs
Meeting: Various
Cost: Free
Contact: Julie Janeczko
Tel: 0845 6042000 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.t2k.org.uk
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The Dance Place
Description: Modern, Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Cabaret and Drama classes
Venue: Rawcliffe St
Age Group: 2+ till Student age
Meeting: Mon to Sat after 4pm Monday-Friday all day Saturday
Cost: £3.80 per hour
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6
Contact: 22 Rawcliffe St Blackpool FY4 1BY
Tel: 01253 345408
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Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre
Description: Stage Dancing and Drama, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Riverdance Lessons.
Venue: Hornby road
Age group: 2+
Cost: Varies as to age and class
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6, 3, 4
Contact: Mr Jack Gawley / Miss J Gawley, 135 Hornby Road Blackpool FY1 4JG
Tel: 01253 623368 | Email: [email protected]
Web: www.whittakercentre.net
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Funding Opportunities
Introduction
If you are reading this then you are probably
someone who is already interested in the future
of our town and has committed at least some
of their time to making things better for the
people that live here. As the town is trying to
move forward and regenerate over the next
10 -20 years its most important assets will
always be the people who make up Blackpool’s
community and in particular the adults of
tomorrow the young people. There is no point
in producing a modern town physically if
young people and communities are not part
of the change. Everything that helps improve
your lives helps to improve the town and there
are funds available to help you to pursue your
goals and dreams. It may seem at first as if
the funding is always aimed at somebody else
but, if you are committed to what you want
to achieve and can convince others of your
goals then there will be financial help for you
somewhere. So look through this directory
carefully and seek advice, remember it is
always easier to get funding if you already have
some and if you can show that others support
your particular goal. Good Luck and remember
that our town is nothing without a happy and
healthy set of residents!
Alan Cavill
Head of Economic Development
& Partnerships Economic Development Unit
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Funding Introductions
E.R.D.F
Description:
The European Regional Development Fund was set up in 1995 to stimulate economic development in
the least prosperous regions of the European Union.
E.S.F.
Description:
The European Social Fund is one of four main structural funds set up to help reduce differences in
living standards between the Regions of the European Union by; reducing unemployment, improving
and developing the skills of employed people, investing in industrial or rural areas which are in
decline, investing in areas with low economic development.
Children’s Fund
Description:
T he Children’s Fund is a government initiative that targets 5 – 13 year olds at risk of social exclusion.
It is designed to deliver preventative services over and above those provided through mainstream
statutory services and to improve existing services for this age group.
Website: www.blackpoolchildrensfund.co.uk
Funderfinder
Description:
Funderfinder is an interactive computer package that can help you find and narrow down your
potential sources of funding, by inputting key words about the work of your organisation. It also
provides information on a range of issues that surround funding, fundraising strategies, putting
together a budget, application writing and other areas. You can access Funderfinder through CVS.
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Funding Introductions
Grantfinder
Description:
Grantfinder was established in 1985 and was developed to advise and guide organisations on all
matters relating to grant aid – from identifying what is available to whom, through to making an
application.
Website: www.grantfinder.co.uk
Lottery
Description:
T he National Lottery was introduced in 1994 to raise money for ‘Good Causes’. These include
Education, Arts, Health & Environment, Charities, Heritage and Sport.
Website: www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk
Website: www.lottery.culture.gov.uk
National Lottery Funding Hotline: 0845 275 0000
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Local Funding
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General grants for young people
Action Pays
Description:
T he Action Pays scheme is a partnership between NCVYS and Changemakers. It aims to develop and
support the youth led approach to community action within the voluntary youth sector.
Contact: NCVYS, Second Floor, Solecast House, 13-27 Brunswick Place, London N1 6DX
Tel: 020 7253 1010
Website: www.ncvys.org.uk | E-mail: [email protected]
Bass Plc
Description:
A s part of their commitment to the development of young people it offers grants for work that
develops skills of citizenship and social awareness outside places of education and the development
of youth leaders.
Contact: Bass Plc – Community Grants, 20 North Audley Street, London W1Y 1WE
Tel: 020 7409 1919
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Carnegie UK Trust
Description: Aims to encourage active participation, particularly in decision making and increase
the role of young people in education, health, the community and more widely.
Contact: Comely Park House, 80 New Row, Dunfermline KY12 7EJ
Tel: 01383 721 445
Website: www.carnegieuktrust.org.uk/grant_policies/young_people
Fair Share
Description:
£80,000 lottery money per year, to distribute to groups providing cultural and developmental
opportunities for young people in people in Blackpool.
Bus Zone: Central - Line 6, 3, 4
Contact: Fair Share Co-ordinator - CVS, 95 Abingdon Street FY1 1PP
Tel: 01253 624505 | Fax: 01253 295800
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General grants for young people
Greggs Trust
Description:
A reas of support include young people. Most funds are allocated to the North East. Makes grants of
between £1,000 and £15,000 and small grants for under £500.
Contact: Fernwood House, Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE2 1TL
Tel: 0191 212 7626
Website: www.greggstrust.org.uk
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Main Grants Programme – Community Fund
Description:
Open to organisations of any size working in any parts of the UK. Projects funded under this
programme should help disadvantaged young people and improve quality of life in the community.
Contact: NW Office, Ground Floor, Dallam Court, Dallam Lane, Warrington WA2 7LU
Tel: 01925 626800
Website: www.c-f.org.uk
Young Roots
Description:
Young Roots is part of the ‘Heritage Lottery Fund’ and offers grants between £5,000 -£25 000. The
scheme aims to involve 13-20 year-olds (up to 25 for those with special needs) in finding out about
their heritage, developing skills, building confidence and promoting community involvement.
Website: www.hlf.org.uk
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Environmental & Development Grant
Biffaward
Description:
Established by Biffa Waste Services using Landfill Tax Credits. It aims to support schemes and
projects that will be of lasting environmental benefit by improving community facilities in areas
where Biffa is operational and by accelerating sustainable waste management processes. There are
Three funding schemes; Small grants between £250-£5,000, Main grants between £5,001 - £50,000
& Flagship schemes between £150,000 - £500,000.
Tel: 0870 036 1000 | Email: [email protected]
Website: www.biffaward.org
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Environmental & Development Grant
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Exchange & Travel Grants
Alchemy Foundation
Description:
Makes grants for individuals for Raleigh International or gap year projects.
Contact: Trevereux Manor, Limpsfield Court, Oxted RH8 0TL
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Exchange & Travel Grants
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General Contacts
ACF
Description:
T he Association of Charitable Foundations (ACF) have a web site which contains resources for grant
seekers and researches, including advice on how to apply to a charitable trust or foundation and
background information about UK trusts.
Website: www.acf.org.uk/foundations
Charities Direct
Description: Charities Direct provides information on charities, grants news and support.
Website: www.charitiesdirect.com
Funders Online
Description:
Allows users to access the web sites of over 300 foundations and corporate funders in Europe and
lots more of the usual support.
Website: www.fundersonline.org
Government Funding
Description:
T he website acts as a portal to grants for voluntary and community sector from; Department of
Education and Skills, Department of Health, Home Office, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister,
Government Offices for the Regions. Use the site to search for funding, to find suitable government
grants for your organisation and download application forms and guidelines.
Website: www.governmentfunding.org.uk
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General Contacts
NFYAA
Description:
A comprehensive list of funding sources and information for young people, message boards, forums
from the National Federation of Youth Action Agencies (NFYAA).
Website: www.youth-action.org.uk
NYA
Description:
T he NYA publishes an up-to-date list called ‘Grants for Youth Groups’ which is available for a
nominal fee.
Contact: NYA - 17-23 Albion Street, Leicester LE1 6GD
Tel: 0116 285 3700
Website: www.nya.org.uk
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