Youth Activities
For children and young people who are looking for more to do in Croydon.
| Company/Service name | Description | Contact Info | Client groups served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon Youth Service Team | • Youth Forum • Youth Training • Croydon’s Young Mayor • The Young Mayor’s Fund • Youth Commissioners • Empire Miniz • Empire JR (Children in Care Council) • E.M.P.I.R.E (Leaving Care Forum) • The Hub (youth club) • Takeover Challenge • Offer wide range of programmes/ activities during school holidays. • Safe places for young people to access services in the community. | boris.rupnik@croydon.gov.uk Tel: 07732072165 porsha.robinson@croydon.gov.uk Tel: 07825725586 anne-marie.marshall@croydon.gov.uk Tel: 07881853509 8 Mint Walk Croydon CR0 1EA 0772944 5983 youngcroydon.org.uk | Young people aged 8-19 |
| Girl guiding Addiscombe District | This organisation empowers girls, to get involved in activities no matter their background. | 07906 872 166 rose7912@hotmail.co.uk guides.4thaddiscombe@hotmail.co.uk www.girlguidingcroydon.org | Children and young people aged 5-26 |
| Youth Action for Monks Hill | Monks Hill Youth Club offers • cooking • games consoles, • discussions • sport • tuck shop | Monks Hill Sports Centre, Farnborough Avenue. CR2 8HD 07985 936 185 www.croydonyps.org.uk | Young people aged 11-18 |
| Croydon Youth Theatre Organisation (CYTO) | Provides opportunities for young people to develop and create live theatre and performances through workshops | The Shoestring theatre Oakley road, South Norwood SE25 4XG 0208 655 1098 www.cyto.org.uk | Young people aged 13-21 |
| 44th Croydon Air Scout Group | Scout Active Support allows people to give their time to Scouting | St Andrew's Church Hall, Quadrant Road, Thornton Heath CR7 7DA 020 8771 9445 084 5300 1818 info@croydonscouting.org.uk www.croydonscouting.org.uk | Young people aged 6-18 |
| CAYSH | CAYSH works with young people facing homelessness in London, providing safe homes and support. | CAYSH Head Office 2 Whitgift Street, Croydon CR0 1FL 020 8683 0227 077 1809 3893 info@caysh.org www.caysh.org | Young people aged 16 - 21 |
| CAYSH - CROYDON DROP IN ZONE | A drop in zone at Croydon Council's Turnaround centre a place for young people to get advice and support. | Croydon Turnaround Centre 51/55 South End Croydon CR0 1BF info@caysh.org www.caysh.org | Children and young people aged up to 21 |
| PlayPlace Innov8 CiC | Providing a range of free activities for children, young people and communities pre and after school | 21 Wayside, Field Way, New Addington CR0 9DA 016 898 67366 www.playplace.org | Children and young people aged 8-19 |
| CR3 Youth Project (Skaterham) | Community Project primarily run as a Skatepark. | Skaterham, The Chapel (opposite Tesco) The Village, Guards Avenue Caterham, Surrey CR3 5XL 01883 348 184 marilyn.payne2@ntlworld.com www.skaterham.com | Young people aged 5-25 |
| Croydon Borough Girls Football Club | An under 18s all girls team who play in the surrey county girls league. | Croydon Sport Arena Albert Road South Norwood SE25 4QL daveharris01@btinternet.com | Under 15 girl’s football team. Website says they are currently recruiting 16/17 year olds. |
| FSE Community Group | • Sports • Training and education on healthy eating. | 351 Grange Road Upper Norwood SE19 3BS 078 4988 3520 fseprojectmail@gmail.com www.fseprojects.co.uk | Children and young people aged 5-16 |
| Reaching Higher | Reaching Higher works have created a coaching environment where young people can engage in a wide range of activities including: • Performing Arts (dance, music, drama), • Creative Arts (fashion, design, art) • Sports, with a particular emphasis on football | South Norwood Methodist Church Suffolk Road London SE25 6EG 020 8768 5853 020 8945 5560 chris@reachinghigher.org.uk www.reachinghigher.org.uk | Young people aged 13 -18 Employability day aged 15 -21 |
| Gloves not Gunz | Gloves Not Gunz supports the community to tackle youth violence and crime. Using boxing as a tool for engagement. | Norbury Park Pavilion Norbury SW16 3LX 07583 574 288 info@glovesnotgunz.com fsecommunitygroup.btck.co.uk | Children and young people aged 10-24 |
| Palace for life foundation | Palace for Life Foundation cover a broad spectrum, from: • Free football sessions for young people • Delivering engaging assemblies • Workshops in local schools and colleges | Selhurst Park London SE25 6PU 020 8768 6047 admin@palaceforlife.org www.palaceforlife.org | Young people aged 11+ |
| The Bridge Youth Club – Metro Youth | Provides a safe place for young people to engage while also sharing their feelings about their sexuality, sexual orientation and gender identity. | 020 8305 5004 youth@metrocharity.org.uk metrocharity.org.uk | Young people aged 11-16 and aged 17-25 |
| Young People’s Sexual Health Service - Croydon Health Services NHS | Information and services for young people on: • Sexual and mental health issues • Drugs & alcohol • Relationship problems. | www.gettingiton.org.uk | Young people aged 13-19 |
| The Children and Young People (CYP) Service - Victim Support | Support for children and young people aged 4–17 affected by crime | 080 8168 9111 020 7801 1777 www.victimsupport.org.uk | Children and young people aged 4–17 affected by crime |
| You & Co youth programme –Victim Support | Helps young people cope with the impact and effects of crime. The crime does not have to be reported to the police to get support. | 080 8168 9111 www.youandco.org.uk | Young people under 18 affected by crime |
| Young men’s service - Safer London | Works 1-2-1 with young men aged 11-18 with harmful or inappropriate attitudes to relationships. | 020 7021 0301 HSBreferrals@saferlondon.org.uk info@saferlondon.org.uk saferlondon.org.uk | Young people aged 11-18 Through the Croydon Youth Offending Service |
| The Point | Sexual Health clinic specifically for young people only. | London Road Croydon CR7 7YE 020 8401 3002 www.gettingiton.org.uk | Children, Young people aged under 18 Self-referral |
| 1st New Addington Scout Group | This organisation provides fun, adventurous and challenging activities for young people. | 90 Central Parade, New Addington, CR0 9ET 077 0927 0451 0845 2658 311 pjtarrant@hotmail.co.uk new-addington.cylex-uk.co.uk www.croydonscouting.org.uk | Children aged 6-14 living in Fieldway or New Addington |
| Croydon Phab Youth Club | Croydon Phab Youth Club is an inclusive youth club for disabled and non-disabled young people. | Eldon Phab Hall, Dering Place, 50 Wandle Road Croydon, CR0 1DT 07930 202 242 croydonyouth@phab.org.uk www.phab.org.uk | Children and Young People aged 9-25 Disabled People (Any age |
| Timebridge Youth Centre | Youth Centre. | Fieldway, New Addington Croydon CR0 9AZ 01689 842 992 www.timebridge-centre.co.uk | Children aged 8-13 |
| Sir Phillip Game Youth Centre | Youth club with a range of activities on offer in Addiscombe. | 38 Morland Avenue, Addiscombe CR0 6EA 020 8662 9222 contact@spgcentre.co.uk contact@spg.myzen.co.uk | |
| Girls Group Youth activities -Young Roots | Aims to help girls to build self-esteem and self-awareness. | 13-14 Katharine Street Croydon CR0 1NX 020 7346 165 075 5741 4844 youngroots.org.uk | Young refugee and asylum seeking girls aged 11-21 |
| Mixed Youth Group activities -Young Roots | At the youth group young people engage in a combination of creative and practical sessions. | St Mary Magdalene Church, Canning Rd Croydon CR0 6QD youngroots.org.uk | Young refugee and asylum seeking aged 11-25 |
| St Francis Church - Monk’s Hill Youth Club | Youth club sessions in Monk’s Hill Sport Centre every Thursday, 6.30-8.00pm | Monks Hill Sports Centre, Farnborough Rd Selsdon 079 8593 6185 www.stfrancismonkshill.org.uk | Young people aged 11-18 |
| Jimmy Asher Foundation | Deliver a variety of youth support programmes and activities. | Totterdown Mews Tooting SW17 8TA 020 3879 9520 info@jimmyasherfoundation.org www.jimmyasherfoundation.org/ | Young people aged 8-18 or 21 with disabilities |
| Girls Group Youth activities -Young Roots | Aims to help girls to build self-esteem and self-awareness. | 13-14 Katharine Street Croydon CR0 1NX 020 7346 165 075 5741 4844 youngroots.org.uk | Young refugee and asylum seeking girls aged 11-21 |
| Mixed Youth Group activities -Young Roots | At the youth group young people engage in a combination of creative and practical sessions. | St Mary Magdalene Church, Canning Rd Croydon CR0 6QD youngroots.org.uk | Young refugee and asylum seeking aged 11-25 |
| St Francis Church - Monk’s Hill Youth Club | Youth club sessions in Monk’s Hill Sport Centre every Thursday, 6.30-8.00pm | Monks Hill Sports Centre, Farnborough Rd Selsdon 079 8593 6185 www.stfrancismonkshill.org.uk | Young people aged 11-18 |
| Jimmy Asher Foundation | Deliver a variety of youth support programmes and activities. | Totterdown Mews Tooting SW17 8TA 020 3879 9520 info@jimmyasherfoundation.org www.jimmyasherfoundation.org | Young people aged 8-18 or 21 with disabilities |
| Legacy Youth Zone | Provide a safe environment where young people enjoy themselves with a wide range of activities. | 125 Whitehorse Rd Croydon CR0 2LG 020 3976 9990 enquiries@legacyyouthzone.org www.legacyyouthzone.org/contact-us | Children and young people aged 8-19 |
| National Autistic Society – Cool Club | The NAS Cool Club is a Youth Group for young people aged 11-18 years with a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). | Mansfield House, 1A Mansfield Place South Croydon CR2 6HP 0808 800 4104 croydonbranch@nas.org.uk | Young people aged 11-18 |
| Music Relief | Empowerment workshops for young people to inspire, build confidence and boost self-esteem. | 82 London Road, Croydon CR0 2TB 020 3633 0560 office@music.relief.com music-relief.com | Young people aged 8-15 |
| Ficos World | Youth led group which runs a bi-weekly youth forum targeted at young people aged 11 – 18. | 23 Frederick Gardens Croydon CR0 2PP 07961 208 856 ficos_world@hotmail.com | |
| Do It Generation Ltd | Arts classes for children and young people. Outreach work with schools and the community. | 56 Malvern Road Thornton Heath CR7 7LQ 07586 805 466 info@doitgen.com | |
| Mixed Youth Group activities -Young Roots | At the youth group young people engage in a combination of creative and practical sessions. | St Mary Magdalene Church, Canning Rd Croydon CR0 6QD youngroots.org.uk | |
| St Francis Church - Monk’s Hill Youth Club | Youth club sessions in Monk’s Hill Sport Centre every Thursday, 6.30-8.00pm. | Monks Hill Sports Centre, Farnborough Rd Selsdon 079 8593 6185 www.stfrancismonkshill.org.uk | |
| Mighty Men of Valour | Provides mentoring support working with Probation and the Youth Offending Service. Support for young men in Social Care and respite. Men’s only forum. | 14 Willis Road Croydon CR0 2XX 0800 0731325 info@mightymenofvalour.org mightymenofvalomightymenofvalour.orgur@live.co.uk | |