Inspire’s Porch Project team are based in Hadleigh, providing safe spaces for young people aged 11-18 outside of school hours, as well as supporting all aspects of their wellbeing – be it mental, physical, emotional, or social.
Our youth centre on Hadleigh High Street offers spaces where young people can relax, meet up with friends, play games and develop skills, all in a safe environment. Our youth workers also work within local schools, providing support to young people through our listening and mentoring service.
The Inspire Porch Project team are all about helping young people to thrive. We’re here to help them grow, learn, and build the skills they need for the future.
Frequently asked questions
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Do you run activities during the school holidays?
Every school holiday, we run a full programme of activities. For some you will need book in advance, for others you can just turn up on the day.
This summer we are excited to announce we are running:
Tuesdays – Tasty Tuesday. Cook and eat a delicious meal with your friends.
Wednesdays & Thursdays – Prince’s Trust Achieve. Have fun learning about sustainability and wellbeing, through, bushcraft, outdoor team building activities, up-cycling and learning life skills. Some sessions will take place at Hadleigh Youth Centre, others in Reydon Great Wood. You can even gain a Prince’s Trust qualification, whist having fun and making a difference to the environment. Find out more details at eequ.org/youthwork.
Fridays – Hadleigh youth centre is open (nearly) every Friday throughout school holidays. This August we will be open from 5-7pm for an open drop-in session. (Please note we will be closed on Friday 26th August due to staff availability and training). We will also be running additional activities during the August Friday afternoons; details will be announced here closer to the time.
To view details of activities that need pre-booking, visit eequ.org/youthwork
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Do you run programmes away from Hadleigh Youth Centre?
We’re not just tied to our centre – we also hit the road to bring the Porch Project magic to you! Our mobile youth centre is your go-to spot for chilling out in the community. Keep an eye on our Facebook page to find out where we’ll be parked this week – we’re all about meeting you where the fun is.
We also get out and about on foot meeting young people through detached youth work.
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What is it like inside the youth centre?
Hadleigh Youth Centre is the place to be yourself, hang out with friends, and dive into a range of activities and entertainment. Our youth centre is located right on Hadleigh High Street. Think comfy lounge spaces, gaming room, and even a music room. Our kitchen is fully equipped to enable young people to learn to cook. It’s your space to relax, play, and spend your free time.
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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.
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Fuel Your Curiosity
Learning doesn’t have to be boring! Our services are designed to give you the skills you need for work and life. Our focus on experiential learning means there’s something exciting for everyone – in fact, most of the time our young people don’t even realise they’re learning! Our expert youth workers are always around to guide you through our activities and programmes.
Centre based programmes and team office
28a High St, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 5AG, UK
Detached and Outreach
Hadleigh, Ipswich, UK
Outreach
Raydon Way, Great Cornard, Sudbury, UK
In school youth work
East Bergholt High School, Heath Road, East Bergholt, Colchester, UK
In school youth work
Thomas Gainsborough School, Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, UK
In school youth work
Hadleigh High School, Highlands Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, UK
Contact the Porch Project team
Find out more about our work in Hadleigh and throughout Babergh using the details below:
PorchProject@inspirecharityuk.org
