Two of our residents, Romeo and Chase, recently travelled to London alongside Siana Beard, current Youth Ambassador for YMCA Worcestershire, and Dave Knatt, Life Skills Coach at Redditch. Romeo and Chase are joining the Youth Ambassador Programme and attended their induction at the England & Wales Head Offices, taking their first step into a role…
We’re delighted to be kicking off an exciting new creative project with Severn Arts at our Kidderminster Youth Club. Inspired by the brilliant experience at Charford Youth Club, this is a fantastic opportunity for young people to explore new creative outlets and express themselves in different ways. It’s still early days, but the energy in…
Staff recently came together in a fantastic show of teamwork and community spirit to help transform Frederick Eary House—giving the building a much-needed refresh across all three floors. Working alongside LG Harris & Co, the group took on the challenge of repainting areas that had long been in need of attention. Not only did LG…
As part of a special activity at First Class Nursery, children welcomed chick eggs into their classroom incubator and learned about the life cycle of a chick as they hatched. It was a wonderful hands‑on experience that brought learning to life. The cute fluffy chicks have now moved to a local farm, where they will…
During the Easter holidays, our Youth Team delivered a series of Holiday Clubs across the county in partnership with H.A.F Worcestershire offering young people safe, welcoming spaces to stay active, connected and engaged. The sessions focused on building connection — bringing young people together to make friends, try new activities and feel part of a…
Recently, the Bridge Family Project team hosted a special Family Day at HMP Hewell, giving fathers the opportunity to spend meaningful, uninterrupted time with their children and loved ones. These Bridge Family Days differ from the standard family days run by the PACT team, as they are held specifically with men the Bridge Family Project…
This month our nurseries have been filled with warmth, celebration, and heartfelt moments as special Mother’s Day afternoon teas were held at First Class Nursery, Kidderminster and Squirrels Nursery, Redditch. At First Class, families were welcomed into a cosy story-time before enjoying a beautifully arranged buffet featuring handmade pastries, sweet treats, and savoury bites —…
Our Housing & Support team have had a wonderfully busy start to the year, creating opportunities that build confidence, connection, and community spirit for our residents. This month, residents took on two brilliant adventures. First up was a group bike ride — complete with one resident learning to ride for the very first time. With…
Thanks to the NatWest Herefordshire & Worcestershire Commercial Team Last week, we were delighted to welcome a fantastic group from the NatWest Herefordshire & Worcestershire Commercial Team, who generously volunteered their time to give one of our corridors at Willow Trees Community Centre a much‑needed refresh. Their hard work — and fresh coat of paint…
Residents and staff recently headed to Redditch Indoor Airsoft CQB for a high‑energy Staff vs Residents showdown — and it was an unforgettable night. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the team there, who gifted us the entire three‑hour session, everyone had the chance to suit up, team up, and burn off some serious energy….
