About Us

Westgate Youth Project offers a range of outcomes based learning activities that support young people in a holistic way, exploring their creative, physical, economic, educational and emotional well-being, whilst ensuring individuals achieve, develop their capabilities and are supported to reach their full potential.

Working with 10 to 18 year olds to raise aspirations and support their personal journey
Being inclusive; offering an equality of access for young people regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual identity and/or disability
Offering challenging, fun activities which allow for young people to engage in informal education, develop positive relationships and increase personal and social skills;
Delivering a broad, robust and dynamic curriculum of activities that include healthy choices, participation, challenging prejudice, creativity, emotional well being and information and guidance;
Providing opportunities for young people to gather and socialise in safe spaces during evenings, weekends, school holidays;

Promoting positive relationships between young people and the wider community;
Empowering young people
Creating opportunities for developing confidence, new skills and interpersonal relationships
Celebrating young people’s achievements and offering routes for the local and national recognition of young people’s learning through awards.
Ensuring youth workers are appropriately trained and competent using NYA Professional and National Occupational Standards for Youth Work as a guide.
Safeguarding young people.