Ipswich Youth and Community Work

Inspire’s Ipswich Youth & Community Work team are based in Lindbergh Road, Ipswich

Inspire’s Ipswich Youth and Community Work team is based at our youth hub on Lindbergh Road.

We give children and young people somewhere to go, something to do and trusted adults to talk to. From drop-ins and free sports to support in schools and youth work out in the community, our activities help young people build confidence, make connections and develop socially, emotionally, physically and educationally.

What’s happening in Ipswich?

Drop-in

A relaxed space for young people to spend time with friends, meet new people, play games or chat with our youth workers.

Find out about our Ipswich drop-in

Turn Up & Play

Free sports sessions where children and young people can get active, have fun and build skills including teamwork and communication.

Different sessions are available for different school years, so check the individual listings for current days, times and age ranges.

Explore Multi-sport sessions
Explore Football sessions
Explore Girls Football sessions

Support in schools

We work with local schools to support young people through one-to-one mentoring, group work, transition support, workshops and other early-intervention activities.

Learn more about our work in schools

Out and About

Our youth workers regularly visit parks and community spaces across Ipswich. They are there to get to know local young people, offer support and advice, and bring activities directly into their communities.

Find out where our team will be

Find your next activity

Session times, locations and age ranges can change, so visit our What’s On page for the latest information.

See what’s on in Ipswich

Drop-in, Turn up and play and team office

Inspire, Lindbergh Road

Detached Youth Work

Throughout IP3

Frequently asked questions

  • Can you help me make friends?

    We’re all about creating opportunities for young people to create lasting friendships. Our social activities are designed to do just that! From fast-paced game tournaments to cooking workshops, there’s always something to get stuck into.

  • Do I need to pay to attend?

    No, Social Space and drop-in sessions are free to attend

  • Do you need to book or register in advance?

    Yes and No…

    Open access and drop-in sessions

    Sessions advertised as drop-in or outreach sessions do not require pre-booking or registration. These are open sessions, open to all young people in the community. When young people arrive for the first time, our youth workers will collect basic details in order to keep them safe during their first visit. They will then be given a letter for their parents or guardians and a link to a consent form. The consent form will then need to be completed by a parent or guardian before they return for their second visit.

    Social Space and sessions for over 16s

    We will ask you to complete a registration form when you come to your first session.

    Other activities

    Some activities may need pre-booking, such as some of our holiday programmes. This helps us to plan and ensure we have adequate resources for these sessions. Activities which require pre-booking will be listed on eequ.org/youthwork

Contact the team

Find out more about our work in Ipswich and the surrounding areas using the details below:

0330 055 0033