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Hello and welcome!

Welcome to the 1st Edition of the Closing the Gaps Youth Work Directory (Mid Suffolk edition).

It’s amazing how many organisations there are across Mid Suffolk, working to support young people. We learn about new ones almost every week. So we thought we would let you know about them too, in case you or someone you know needs or wants something.

If you know of any groups, opportunities or organisations that we have missed, please let us know and we’ll make sure they are in the next edition.

For those of you who are wondering why we printed this when things go out of date so quickly - admit it, some of you were thinking it. It’s because that’s what youth workers have asked for. Many of the volunteer and paid youth workers across Suffolk don’t have access to Wi-Fi or 3G when they are supporting young people, and so they asked for a paper copy they can keep with them at all times.

They also wanted some they could give to young people who don’t always have enough data to find the info they need online.

If you want to know more about the Closing the Gaps project, head over to www.closingthegaps.co.uk (when you have Wi-Fi or 3G, of course)

If your need is urgent or serious...

999- Available 24/7 101 is the number to call when you want to contact your local police in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland - when it’s less urgent than a 999 call.You should always call 999 when it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.

101 - Available 24/7 101 is the number to call when you want to contact your local police in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland - when it’s less urgent than a 999 call.You should always call 999 when it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.

111 - Available 24/7 NHS 111 is much more than a helpline – if you’re worried about an urgent medical concern, you can call 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser. Depending on the situation, the NHS 111 team can connect you to a nurse, emergency dentist or even a GP, and can arrange face-to-face appointments if they think you need one. The NHS 111 service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a team of fully trained advisers.

Samaritans - Available 24/7 If you’re given the time and space to talk things through, you can find a way through your problems.

You don’t have to be suicidal to call us.

Samaritans help you to explore your options so you can make decisions that are right for you.

Whatever you’re going through, call us free any time, from any phone on 116 123.

Customer First (Social Services) - 0808 8004005 / customer.first@suffolk.gov.uk We deal with enquiries and referrals about adults, children and mental health assessments.

8am-6:45pm Monday to Friday. Outside these hours this number will divert to the Emergency Duty Service who can deal with any matters that cannot wait until the next working day.

Childline - 0800 111 - Available 24/7 Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can be you. Whatever your worry, whenever you need help, however you want to get in touch. We’re here for you online, on the phone, anytime.

MASH The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is made up of a range of organisations in Suffolk who are responsible for safeguarding adults and children. Professionals and paid carers working with children can contact the MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) professional consultation line. 0345 606 1499, available Monday to Thursday from 9am to 5pm, and on Fridays from 9am to 4:25pm.

NSPCC - 0800 111 under 18 / 0808 800 5000 if you are worried about a child.

We’re the leading children’s charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK, Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. We help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening.

Local GPs

Eye Health Centre 01379 870689

Mendlesham Health Centre 01449 767722

Address: Castleton Way, Eye, IP23 7DD

Address: Chapel Rd, Mendlesham, IP14 5SQ

www.eyehealthcentre.co.uk Full range of general medical services and are able to dispense medication

www.mendleshamhealthcentre.co.uk Full range of general medical services counselling and family planning is also available.

Bacton Manor Farm Surgery 01449 781777

Debenham Surgery 01728 860248

Address: Church Road, Bacton, IP14 4LJ

Address: Low Road, Debenham, Stowmarket, IP14 6QU

www.mendleshamhealthcentre.co.uk Full range of general medical services counselling and family planning is also available

www.debenhamgrouppractice.co.uk Full range of general medical services, advice on diet, smoking and family planning is also available

Fressingfield Medical Centre 01379 870689 Address: New Street, Fressingfield, IP21 5PJ www.fressingfield-medical-practice.co.uk On top of full range of general medical services counselling and family planning is also available

Stradbroke Medical Centre 01379 388313 Address: New Street, Fressingfield, IP21 5PJ www.fressingfield-medical-practice.co.uk On top of full range of general medical services counselling and family planning is also available.

Local GPs

StowHealth 01449 776000

Combs Ford Surgery 01449 678333

Address: Violet Hill Rd, Stowmarket, IP14 1NL

Address: Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2SY

www.stowhealth.com As well as general medical services there is a sexual health clinic (Mondays 5:00pm7:00pm), family planning and contraceptive service (CCARD dispensary) and a range of complementary therapy services.

www.combsfordsurgery.org.uk Full range of general medical services and are able to dispense medication.

Needham Market Country Practice 01449 720666

Address: Norwich Road, Barham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0DJ

Address: Barking Road, Needham Market, IP6 8EZ

www.thebarhamandclaydonsurgery.co.uk Provides general medical services and are able to dispense medication. Walk In Clinics most Monday and Thursday mornings – no appointment necessary. These are held between 09:30-11:30. Patients just need to register at reception.

www.needhamsurgery.co.uk Full range of general medical services and are able to dispense medication.

Barham & Claydon Surgery 01473 832832

4YP

Activities Unlimited

Local Charity

Short breaks and activity coordinator

Phone:

01473 252607

Phone:

01473 260026

Email:

enquiries@syphp.org.uk

Email:

info@activities-unlimited.co.uk

Website:

www.4yp.org.uk

Website:

www.activities-unlimited.co.uk

Suffolk Young people’s Health Project (also known as 4YP) is a local charity, which provides and co-ordinates services that improve the social, emotional, and physical health and wellbeing of young people in Suffolk, aged 12-25. Through advice, guidance, and practical support we help young people develop the skills and knowledge they need to lead healthier, happier, safer, more resilient lifestyles, make more informed choices, and reach their potential.

Age range:

12 - 25

Opening times: Various

Activities Unlimited is here to set up short breaks and activities for all Suffolk children and young people who are disabled or who have additional needs aged 0 - 25. Creating fun opportunities for children and young people with additional needs and disabilities.

Age range:

0 - 25

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

Various

Address:

14 Lower Brooke Street Ipswich IP4 1AP

Address:

Various

Alcoholics Anonymous

Anglia Care Trust

National Charity

Local Charity

Phone:

0800 9177650

Phone:

01473 622888

Email:

hello@aamail.org

Email:

admin@angliacaretrust.org.uk

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Website: www.angliacaretrust.org.uk Our services give people the stability, support and challenege they need to enable them to realise their full potential. Essentially our services fall into three main categories; helping people to keep a roof over their head, to stay safe and to be heard.

Domestic abuse hotline: 0800 977 5690

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: 24/7 helpline

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Mon-Fri / 09:00-17:00

Price:

FREE

Price:

FREE

Address:

National

Address:

Unit 8 The Square Martlesham Heath Ipswich IP5 3SL

Anorexia & Bulimia Care

Band Academy

National Charity

Local Business

Phone:

03000 111213

Phone:

N/A

Email:

support@anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

Email:

info@bandacademyuk.com

Website:

www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk

Website:

www.bandacademyuk.com

We provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents,families and friends.

Anorexia Bulimia Care works tirelessly to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders through talks, training and campaigns for change.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Mon-Fri / 09:30-17:30

At Band Academy, we aim to provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment, offering a range of music-based activities and workshops to reflect the interests of the children and young people, also access and support to use a music recording studio and party bookings.

Age range:

Various

Opening times: Various

Price:

Mostly FREE

Price:

Various

Address:

Local support: 46-48 Westgate Street Ipswich IP1 3ED

Address:

Various

Beat Eating Disorders

bRAVO!

National Charity

Drama & Music Group

Phone:

0800 8010711

Phone:

07936 910873 / 01449 675395

Email:

fyp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Email:

bravomusicschool@hotmail.com

Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders. Support includes online chat, groups and resources.

Also available for 18+ Adult helpine 0808 8010677 help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

Age range:

Under 18s

Opening times: Various

Website: www.bravotheatreworkshops.co.uk We aim to inspire students through music so that they can gain confidence and social skills necessary in everyday life. www.facebook.com/bravo.theatreworkshops www.facebook.com/bravo.schoolofrock

Age range:

4-18

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

Various

Address:

National

Address:

The Boys Brigade Hall, Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA

CYM Ipswich

CALM

Faith-based Christian Charity

National Charity

Phone:

01473 216712

Phone:

0800 585858

Email:

N/A

Email:

info@thecalmzone.net

Website:

www.c-y-m.org.uk

Website:

www.thecalmzone.net

Our aim is to provide a positive and passionate Christian presence in the lives of the young people and staff that we work with.

Work includes residential events, mentoring, support and schools work.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an award-winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK. In 2015, 75% of all UK suicides were male. Offering support, Challenging a culture, Pushing for changes in policy and practice, Supporting those bereaved by suicide.

Online webchat, support and helpline.

Age range:

Various

Opening times: Various

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: N/A

Price:

FREE

Price:

FREE

Address:

CYM 6 Great Colman Street Ipswich IP4 2AD

Address:

N/A

Citizens Advice Bureau

Eastern & Otley College

National Charity

College

Phone:

N/A

Phone:

0800 224556

Email:

N/A

Email:

info@eastonotley.ac.uk

Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk We aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.

We provide free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

Website: www.eastonotley.ac.uk Welcome to Easton and Otley college… the place where friendships are formed, experiences are had and an environment where all our learners are given the opportunity to excel. Each campus is bustling, where students from all ages and backgrounds mix together; our tutors are passionate about the subjects they teach too.

Otley Campus reception: 01473 785533 Easton Campus reception: 01473 785543

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Various

Age range:

14+

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

Various

Address:

We’re in 2,700 community locations (including GP surgeries, libraries and courts) in England and Wales.

Address:

Various

Emmaus Suffolk

The Forge Base & 242

National Charity

Local Church

Phone:

01473 225627 / 07393 583914

Phone:

01449 710437

Email:

hello@emmaussuffolk..org.uk

Email:

info@forgechurch.com

Website:

www.emmaussuffolk.org.uk

Website:

www.forgechurch.com

Emmaus Suffolk provides work opportunities and experience to those who have been unemployed for a long time, those that are homeless or at risk of being so, people looking to gain the confidence and work based skills or people that just want to help their community. By offering volunteering roles for everyone within our (not for profit) businesses we want to give people the chance to make a difference for themselves and others, in a supportive environment through work related experience and training.

Age range:

16+

Opening times: Various

242 is a Sunday youth group where we aim to live out the Acts 2:42 dream of journeying through life together as we learn more about Jesus and how He wants us to live this life.

The Base is an open access youth drop in for young people. We work with families, schools and communities; enabling young people to think positively about themselves, make positive choices, resist negative influences and become the best they can be. Ultimately providing a safe space to hang out and be themselves.

Age range:

Various

Opening times: Various

Price:

N/A

Price:

FREE

Address:

Various

Address:

Various

FRANK

Girlguiding Suffolk

National Charity

National Charity

Phone:

0300 1236600

Phone:

N/A

Email:

frank@talktofrank.com

Email:

N/A

Website: www.talktofrank.com FRANK helps you find out everything you might want to know about drugs (and some stuff you don’t). For friendly, confidential advice, Talk to FRANK.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: N/A

Website: www.go.girlguiding.org.uk The movement exists to help girls and young women to develop their potential and make a difference to their community and the wider world. We have grown so large because we have fun, we have a varied programme that lets girls make choices and develop leadership skills, and we welcome everyone who wants to be a member.

Age range:

5-26

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

Various

Address:

N/A

Address:

Various

Ipswich Housing Action Group

Laxfield Youth Group

Local Charity

Local Youth Group

Phone:

01473 213102

Phone:

01986 798278

Email:

ihag@ihag.co.uk

Email:

joe_young77@hotmail.com

Website:

www.ihag.co.uk

Website:

N/A

Housing, support, money/debt and other advice for vulnerable adults.

A meeting place for young people to socialise and take part in activities with the opportunity to go on social outings.

Chapman Centre 01473 232426

Age range:

16+

Opening times: Various

Age range:

8-16

Opening times: Various

Price:

Various

Price:

ÂŁ1.50 - ÂŁ2.00

Address:

Ipswich Housing Action Group 22-24 Carr Street, Ipswich, IP4 1EJ

Address:

Laxfield Village Hall, The Link Laxfield IP13 8DY

Chapman Centre, 1 Black House Lane, Ipswich, IP1 2EF

Mid Suffolk HOPS

Naked Truth

Local Charity

National Christian Charity

Phone:

07857 618161

Phone:

N/A

Email:

midsuffolkhops@gmail.com

Email:

admin@nakedtruthproject.com

Website: www.midsuffolkhops.org.uk

Mid Suffolk Holiday Opportunity Play Scheme seeks to provide a safe, quality play scheme for children and young people with disabilities, supported by those interested in disability and youth volunteering. Ensuring the welfare and protection in accordance with our constitution for all.

Age range:

4+

Opening times: Various

Website: www.nakedtruthproject.com Open eyes and free lives from the damaging impact of porn. Naked Truth is the flagship initiative of a Christian Charity called Visible.

Many of Nakes Truth’s Education & Recovery Programmes are accessible to those of any faith or no faith. However some of our activities and resources have been created to specifically enable churches.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: N/A

Price:

Various

Price:

Various

Address:

Various

Address:

N/A

NCS

Needham Market Internet Cafe

Not-for-profit social enterprise

Community Organisation

Phone:

0800 1978010

Phone:

01449 722660

Email:

N/A

Email:

nmic@mail.com

Website:

www.ncsyes.co.uk

Website:

www.internetcafenm.co.uk

Are you 15 - 17 years old? NCS is a 3-4 week experience that helps build your self confidence and self belief so that you can take on anything in life. Live away from home, develop skills and meet amazing people.

Age range:

15-17

Opening times: Various

A non-profit community based organisation providing free computer and internet access.

Provides a pool table, Nintendo Wii & Xbox Kinect for young people to hang out.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Various

Price:

ÂŁ50

Price:

FREE

Address:

Various

Address:

School Street, Needham Market IP6 8BB

Needham Market Phoenix Football Club

Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Youth Football Club

NHS Foundation Trust

Phone:

N/A

Phone:

01603 421421

Email:

N/A

Email:

N/A

Website: www.clubwebsite.co.uk We are a village youth football club offering youth football to children of all ages and abilities, we currently have teams within the club from under 6’s through to under 18’s.

Age range:

6-18

Opening times: Various

Website: www.nsft.nhs.uk Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of health and social care services, specialising in mental health and wellbeing.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: N/A

Price:

Various

Price:

FREE

Address:

Crowley Park, Needham Market, Ipswich

Address:

N/A

Occold Youth Club

Old Newton Cricket Club Internet Cafe

Youth Club run by Jubilee Baptist Church

Youth Sports Group

Phone:

0800 1978010

Phone:

01449 616979

Email:

jubileebaptist@occold.com

Email:

k.swinburne@talk21.com

Website:

www.jubileebaptistchurch.co.uk

Website:

www.pitchero.com/clubs/oldnetoncc

Informal games and fun for all young people and their friends aged 9 and upwards.

Each session usually includes informal games around the pool table, table tennis, table top football, tuck shop and games consoles with other activities from time to time. In the summer, more activities take place outside on the playing field - burning off some steam!

Age range:

9+

Opening times: Various

We are a small and friendly Club just to the north of Stowmarket in Suffolk. We play in the Hunts County Bats Sunday League, currently in Division 5. We have a thriving junior section with teams at Under 7, Under 9, Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15. We are particularly proud that we have a number of younger members who have now progressed to the Adult team.

Age range:

7+

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

Various

Address:

Occold Village Hall

Address:

Various

OneLife Suffolk

Phoenix Counselling Practice

Suffolk County Council

Private Counselling Practice

Phone:

01473 718193

Phone:

01449 675974

Email:

info@onelifesuffolk.co.uk

Email:

admin@phoenix-counselling-practice.co.uk

Website: www.onelifesuffolk.co.uk OneLife Suffolk is a free healthy lifestyle service commissioned by Suffolk County Council.

Projects and support include losing weight, stoping smoking and getting more active

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Various

Website: www.phoenix-counselling-practice.co.uk The Phoenix Counselling Practice has been providing both long and short term counselling and psychotherapy to the local community for the past ten years. and our aim is to provide, without delay, the kind of counselling needed at an affordable price.

Age range:

5+

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

ÂŁ40+

Address:

Various

Address:

Raeden House, Childer Road, Stowmarket, IP14 1PP

Princes Trust

Simply Brass Stowmarket Internet Cafe

National Charity

Youth Music Group

Phone:

0800 842842

Phone:

07738 752862

Email:

N/A

Email:

simplybrassstowmarket@gmail.com

Website:

www.princes-trust.org.uk

Website:

N/A

Youth can do it. We work hard to create brighter futures for young people aged 11 to 30, empowering them to get into jobs, education and training through a variety of programmes and awards.

Age range:

11-30

Opening times: Various

Simply Brass is a friendly organisation set up with the aim to to bring young people together to experience the joy and fun of learning and playing music in a brass band. If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity to learn a brass instrument, or you want to join a youth brass band to further your musical enjoyment then Simply Brass is the place for you!

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

FREE

Address:

Various

Address:

Wood Ley Community Primary School, Lowry Way, Stowmarket, Ip14 1UF

SODS Drama Group

Stowmarket Saturday Club

Drama Group

Private Counselling Practice

Phone:

N/A

Phone:

07920 714611

Email:

N/A

Email:

leah@stowmarketsaturdayclub.co.uk

Website:

www.stowmarketsaturdayclub.co.uk

Website: www.stowmarketoperatic.org.uk We provide local young people aged between Year 4 – Year 13 with the opportunity to perform, learn theatre skills and techniques and, most importantly, have fun! Our sessions include a variety of different activities including games, drama exercises, movement, singing, and sketches but much of our time is spent rehearsing for our Youth Group shows. We also invite external practitioners to run workshop evenings. These vary, but have included African Drumming, Dance and Movement and Circus Skills.

Age range:

8-18

Opening times: Various

Our aims are: • To provide social activities for children and young people aged 5 to 18.

• To encourage the young people to develop friendships and social networks and increase their independence, self-confidence, selfesteem and social skills.

• To encourage inclusion and seek opportunities for the young people to take an active part in the community.

• To provide support and a break for parents and siblings.

Age range:

5-18

Opening times: Various

Price:

Termly low cost membership

Price:

Various

Address:

Various

Address:

Various

Stowmarket Striders

SCC Housing Help & Support

Local Running Club

Suffolk County Council

Phone:

N/A

Phone:

N/A

Email:

juniors@stowmarketstriders.org.uk

Email:

N/A

Website:

www.stowmarketstriders.org.uk

Website: www.suffolk.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health

Junior Running Club for age 9 to 17 years olds during term time.

Age range:

9-17

Opening times: Tues eves 5:45-6:45

Information about the help available if you’re homeless or at risk of losing your home. If you’re homeless, or at risk of losing your home, we may be able to provide you with housing related support. Housing related support can help to resolve the problems that are contributing to your housing issues.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: N/A

Price:

£15 per year

Price:

FREE

Address:

Stowmarket Leisure centre

Address:

N/A

Suffolk Family Carers

Suffolk Mind

Local Charity

National Charity

Phone:

01473 835477

Phone:

0300 1116000

Email:

enquiries@suffolkfamilycarers.org

Email:

info@suffolkmind.org.uk

Website:

www. suffolkfamilycarers.org

Website: www.suffolkmind.org.uk

Support for 5 – 24 years olds who care for, or are affected by, a family member who has a physical or mental illness or misuses drugs or alcohol. Support includes activities and opportunitites to make new firends and an online toolkit.

Age range:

5-24

Opening times: Various

We are here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Free courses available as well as counselling for over 16 year olds at a cost of £20 - £45.

Age range:

16+

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

FREE - £45

Address:

Various

Address:

Suffolk Mind, Quay Place, Key Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BZ

Suffolk New College

Suffolk Scouts

College

Local Charity

Phone:

01473 382200

Phone:

01473 711678

Email:

info@suffolk.ac.uk

Email:

simplybrassstowmarket@gmail.com

Website:

www.suffolk.ac.uk

Website:

www.suffolkscouts.org.uk

Suffolk New College is a mixed, further education college located in central Ipswich.

The college offers secondary and further education courses such as vocational programmes, GCSEs and apprenticeships as well as higher education and leisure learning courses.

Age range:

16+

Opening times: Various

Scouting offers challenge and adventure to over 6000 young people aged 6-25 in Suffolk alone. We believe in helping our members fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.

The aim of Scouting is to develop young people to their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. Scouts should be able to learn new skills by taking part in fun and exciting activities in the air, on land or in water.

Age range:

6-25

Opening times: Various

Price:

Various

Price:

Various

Address:

Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT

Address:

Various

Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Terrence Higgins Trust

Local Charity

Local Charity

Phone:

01473 890089

Phone:

01473 393101

Email:

N/A

Email:

N/A

Website: www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org There are around 300 Watch groups across the UK. By going along to a Watch group you will be able to make friends with other nature detectives and have lots of fun taking part in all sorts of practical activities - from pond dipping to wildlife safaris. Watch Groups are organised by volunteer Leaders who know about the local places and wildlife. They generally work with their young members and local experts to organise all kinds of wildlife and environmental activities.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Various

Website: www.tht.org.uk We offer a range of services & support to help with your sexual health.

Includes STI testing, sexual health information & advice, support for people living with HIV, and free condoms for 13-24 year olds as part of the c-card scheme.

Age range:

Under 25s

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

FREE

Address:

Various

Address:

Various

The Matthew Project

The Mix

Local Charity

Local Charity

Phone:

0845 8688172

Phone:

01449 745130

Email:

youth@matthewproject.org

Email:

hello@themixstowmarket.co.uk

Website:

www.matthewproject.org/youth-team

Website:

www.themixstowmarket.org

Opening pathways to drug and alcohol recovery in Norfolk and Suffolk. works around the county with young people under the age of 25, regarding drugs, alcohol and other related issues.We visit schools, youth clubs and areas where young people hang out across Norfolk to offer a creative, enthusiastic and dynamic approach to drug education.We aim to help young people understand the effects of drugs and alcohol, empowering them to make more informed choices. Helpline 0800 9704866

Age range:

Under 25s

Opening times: Various

We strive everyday to provide & enable the opportunities, services, support & challenge that young people want and need, so that they can discover their true value and build their best future. Our services include fun drop ins, family drop ins, leadership training, schools work, coaching, creative workshops, crisis services, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, alternative education provision, work experience, Crucial Crew and much more ...

Age range:

Various

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

Mainly FREE

Address:

Various

Address:

127 Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, IP14 1BB

The Porch Project

The Source Suffolk

Local Charity

Suffolk County Council

Phone:

07535 253967

Phone:

N/A

Email:

youthworker1@porchproject.co.uk

Email:

thesource@suffolk.gov.uk

Website: www.porchproject.co.uk The Porch Project aims to support young people’s: physical, mental, social, spiritual and educational well-being. We don’t work in isolation, our youth workers and mentors work closely with a range of partner organisations and agencies to provide joined up and integrated support if and when young people need it.

Age range:

11-20

Opening times: Various

Website: www.thesource.me.uk Information and advice for young people in Suffolk. Managed by the Engagement Hub within Health, Wellbeing and Children’s Services at Suffolk County Council. We are part of a much bigger service that works to support children, young people and families. The Source website is a key part of that support and it’s accessible to everyone.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: N/A

Price:

FREE

Price:

FREE

Address:

Various

Address:

N/A

Volunteering Matters

West Suffolk College

National Charity

College

Phone:

01473 418036

Email:

stephen.skeet@volunteeringmatters.org.uk Email:

info@wsc.ac.uk

Website:

www.volunteeringmatters.org.uk

www.wsc.ac.uk

Inspiring people, changing communities. We believe that everyone can play a role in their community and should have the chance to participate; we build projects and programmes to reflect this. We focus on the needs of four distinct communities; young people, disabled people, families and older people.

Age range:

N/A

Opening times: Various

Phone:

01284 701301

Website:

We have an impressive range of courses, high quality facilities, inspiring tutors and incredible opportunities to open up a career or succeed in higher education. We believe in engaging with our students as young adults in a supportive and encouraging environment and we aim to give the best opportunity to develop, grow and become passionately involved in their own education.

Age range:

16+

Opening times: Various

Price:

FREE

Price:

Various

Address:

Various

Address:

West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, IP33 3RL

Young Minds CAMHS

Youthbase

National Charity

Christian Church Youth group

Phone:

02070 895050

Phone:

01449 774000

Email:

N/A

Email:

N/A

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk YoungMinds is an independent national charity and is not part of the NHS at all.

CAMHS stands for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services; NHS services that assess and treat young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.

Website: www.livingit.org.uk/church At Youthbase we have found that making good choices is easier when you know what you’re living for. We have made our choice – we are living for Jesus and not ourselves! Through knowing Him it’s helped us to make good choices that bring us life.

Parents helpine 0808 8025544

Age range:

Under 25s

Opening times: Various

Age range:

9-13

Opening times: Friday 7:30-9:30pm

Price:

FREE

Price:

FREE

Address:

Various

Address:

Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside, Stowmarket IP14 2BD

Sports Clubs

Hurslea Amateur Boxing Club Sports Club

Phone:

01449 721818 / 07502 040639

Email:

keithjames2009@hotmail.co.uk

Website:

www.youngminds.org.uk

Ages 11-34, both male and female, to A.B.A of England level. For both men and women. No membership required.

Age range:

Young people (5-18), Adults

Opening times: Email for details Price:

ÂŁ1 per session

Address:

Crowley Park, Barrets Lane, Needham Mkt, Suffolk, IP6 8BX

Stowmarket Badminton Club

Stowmarket Judo Club

Sports Club

Sports Club

Phone:

01359 240811

Phone:

01449 770853

Email:

stowmarketbc@suffolkbadminton.co.uk

Email:

stowjudoclub@yahoo.com.

Website: stowmarketbadmintonclub.onesuffolk.net There is a great ethos of development within our whole badminton club and some of our juniors have gone on to become members of the county squad, representing Suffolk at tournaments and matches.

Age range:

Email for details

Opening times: Email for details

Website: stowjudoclub.co.uk Keep calm and do judo. Whatever your age, or fitness come and join us on a Thursday to try the Olympic combat sport of Judo in a family and safe environment. Judo is great fun, fitness and a fantastic way of improving confidence and making new friends.

Age range:

6yrs to 70+yrs

Opening times: Email for details

Price:

Email for details

Price:

Email for details

Address:

Stowmarket Badminton Club, Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Rd, Stowmarket, IP14 1LH

Address:

Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Rd, Stowmarket, IP14 1LH

Scorpion Martial Arts

Stowmarket Town Youth Football Club

Sports Club

Sports Club

Phone:

07708 644162

Phone:

07799 384471 (Secretary)

Email:

N/A

Email:

info@stowtownyouth.co.uk

Website:

dojos.co.uk/ScorpionMartialArts

Website:

www.stowtownyouth.co.uk

Scorpion Martial Arts Academy is a Martial Arts School offering Karate, Kick Boxing, Muay Thai & Tae Kwon Do classes in Stowmarket, UK for kids, men and women. Scorpion Martial Arts Academy is Located at Gainsborough Rd.Â

Age range:

Under 13yrs-Under 15yrs

Opening times: 9am - 4pm / Mon - Fri

Be part of one of the Biggest and Best Youth Football Clubs in Suffolk! If you would like to play for one of our youth teams or if you would like to get involved the Club on any level please contact us we would love to hear from you. Players and volunteers of all ages welcome- for more details email: info@stowtownyouth.co.uk

Age range:

Under 7-Under 18 Years

Opening times: Various

Price:

TBC

Price:

Various

Address:

Mid-Suffolk Leisure Centre, Gainsborough Rd, Stowmarket, IP14 1LH

Address:

Stowmarket Football Club, Greens Meadow Ground, Bury Rd, Stowmarket, IP14 1JQ

Stowmarket Rugby Union Club

Stowmarket Tennis Club

Sports Club

Sports Club

Phone:

01449 613181

Phone:

N/A

Email:

N/A

Email:

admin@stowmarkettennis.co.uk

Website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/stowmarketrufc Our mission at Stowmarket Rugby Club is to promote, encourage and develop the game of rugby union in Stowmarket and the surrounding communities, to encourage participation in the game by people from all sections of society and the community, whether as players, coaches, referees, administrators or spectators, and to provide the facilities for all who wish to participate.

Age range:

Under 13-15 years

Opening times: Various

Website: stowmarkettennis.co.uk Welcome to Stowmarket Lawn Tennis Club, a progressive, welcoming, friendly and fun local lawn tennis club. We have 5 Courts in total all tarmacadam and 4 of these have floodlights without time restrictions, and for the last 10 years + we have had a winter dome allowing for coaching, competition and play all year round (even in the snow).

Age range:

Under 13 years and over

Opening times: See website

Price:

Various

Price:

FREE

Address:

Stowmarket RUFC, Chilton Fields, Chilton Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SZ

Address:

Iliffe Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1SL

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