Supporting Communities

At Supporting Communities, we are dedicated to providing essential support to at-risk individuals, young people, and their families. Our mission is rooted in the belief that "Early intervention is prevention," which drives us to offer timely assistance to those in need. We focus on relieving the burdens of poverty, enhancing mental health and well-being, and reducing the number of families entering local authority services. Our services include youth support, family support, and community support, all aimed at building resilience and creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We operate primarily within Derby City and select areas in Derbyshire and Staffordshire, ensuring that our resources are effectively utilized to meet local needs.

With the help of our dedicated team, we strive to deliver high-quality support that adheres to national guidelines for youth, children, and family services. Our staff members are highly skilled and hold relevant qualifications, enabling them to provide the best possible care. We understand that waiting times for our services can vary, but we are committed to expediting access where possible, particularly for schools and partners. By fostering strong relationships with our funders and community partners, we aim to expand our reach and impact, ultimately supporting more communities that require our assistance.

Funded by Derby City Council, our Mobile Youth Sessions at Boulton Lane, Alvaston provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging space for young people aged 8–17. Delivered from our fully equipped Mobile Youth Centre, the sessions offer a variety of free activities including gaming consoles, virtual reality experiences, sports, arts and crafts, music, team challenges, and informal workshops. Young people can meet friends, learn new skills, build confidence, and take part in positive activities within their local community. Our experienced youth workers are on hand to provide advice, guidance, and support, helping young people access opportunities and additional services where needed. By bringing youth services directly into Alvaston, we aim to create positive opportunities for young people, improve wellbeing, strengthen community connections, and provide a safe place to socialise, have fun, and feel supported.

Boulton Lane Park

Supporting Communities manages and delivers the Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club, a unique community-based youth provision located in Ironville, Derbyshire. The club provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for young people aged 8–17 to socialise, learn new skills, access support, and participate in positive activities. As the only dedicated youth provision in the local area, the club plays a vital role in supporting young people, reducing social isolation, and providing constructive opportunities during evenings and school holidays. Sessions are led by experienced youth workers who build trusted relationships with young people and offer early intervention support where needed. Young people can access a range of activities including sports, gaming, arts and crafts, music, workshops, community projects, and educational sessions covering topics such as mental health, healthy relationships, knife crime awareness, and personal development. The club also provides opportunities for trips, volunteering, and youth-led activities that help develop confidence, resilience, and life skills. The Railway Carriage Youth Club welcomes over 50 active young people and works closely with local schools, families, community groups, and partner agencies to ensure young people have access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Ironville Railway Carriage

Supporting Communities delivers detached youth work sessions across Kirk Hallam, engaging with young people in the places where they choose to spend their time. Funded through the&nbsp;Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)and&nbsp;The National Lottery Community Fund's Million Hours Fund – Round 3, the project provides additional youth work opportunities in areas experiencing higher levels of anti-social behaviour. Our experienced youth workers build positive relationships with young people aged 8–17, offering informal support, guidance, and access to positive activities within their local community. Sessions focus on improving wellbeing, developing life skills, increasing confidence, and creating trusted relationships with adults, while helping young people feel safer and more connected to their community. Through regular outreach, detached youth work enables us to engage young people who may not access traditional youth provision, providing early intervention, signposting, and opportunities to take part in wider youth programmes and support services delivered by Supporting Communities.

Kirk Hallam

Funded by Derby City Council, our Chaddesden Mobile Youth Sessions provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging space for young people aged 8–17. Delivered from our fully equipped Mobile Youth Centre, sessions offer a range of positive activities including gaming, virtual reality experiences, sports, arts and crafts and music. Young people have the opportunity to make friends, build confidence, learn new skills, and access support from experienced youth workers. By bringing services directly into the community, we create positive opportunities for young people, promote wellbeing, and provide a safe place to spend time with friends in a supportive environment.

Chaddesden

Supporting Communities delivers detached youth work sessions in partnership with McDonald's through the&nbsp;BBC Children in Need Makin' It Programme. The project provides young people with access to trusted youth workers in community locations where they naturally spend their time, helping to create safer spaces and positive opportunities for young people aged 8–17. Our youth workers engage with young people through outreach, informal education, positive activities, mentoring, and early intervention support. The programme focuses on building confidence, improving wellbeing, developing life skills, and reducing anti-social behaviour by creating positive relationships and connecting young people to wider support services when needed. Working alongside local McDonald's restaurants, community partners, and statutory agencies, the project helps ensure young people feel safe, supported, and empowered to make positive choices while strengthening connections within their local communities.

Waverley Street McDonald's

As part of the Neighbourhood Board funding, a partnership initiative has provided a 10-session youth club to support young people from Coda Secondary School by offering positive, engaging activities.The&nbsp;Supporting Communities&nbsp;programme has now concluded with a celebratory visit to Ten Pin Bowling. This opportunity is available to a limited number of young people who have regularly attended the youth club and have completed all required consent forms.

Sinfin Moor Church

Supporting Communities delivers detached youth work sessions across&nbsp;Heanor, Loscoe and Langley Mill, engaging with young people in the places where they naturally spend their time. Funded through the&nbsp;Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)&nbsp;and&nbsp;The National Lottery Community Fund's Million Hours Fund – Round 3, the project provides additional youth work opportunities in communities where young people are at greater risk of anti-social behaviour, social isolation, and limited access to positive activities. Our experienced youth workers build positive relationships with young people aged&nbsp;8–17, offering informal support, guidance, and access to a range of positive activities within their local community. Sessions focus on improving wellbeing, building confidence, developing life skills, and creating trusted relationships with adults, helping young people feel safer, more connected, and empowered to make positive choices. Through regular outreach, detached youth work enables us to engage young people who may not access traditional youth provision, providing early intervention, signposting, and opportunities to take part in wider Supporting Communities programmes, including mobile youth provision, workshops, volunteering opportunities, and 1:1 support where appropriate.

Charles Hill Recreation Ground

Knightsbridge Recreational Ground

Lockton Recreation ground

The Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club, a unique community-based youth provision located in Ironville, Derbyshire. The club provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for young people aged 8–17 to socialise, learn new skills, access support, and participate in positive activities.As the only dedicated youth provision in the local area, the club plays a vital role in supporting young people, reducing social isolation, and providing constructive opportunities during evenings and school holidays. Sessions are led by experienced youth workers who build trusted relationships with young people and offer early intervention support where needed. Young people can access a range of activities including sports, gaming, arts and crafts, music, workshops, community projects, and educational sessions covering topics such as mental health, healthy relationships, knife crime awareness, and personal development. The club also provides opportunities for trips, volunteering, and youth-led activities that help develop confidence, resilience, and life skills. The Railway Carriage Youth Club welcomes over 50 active young people and works closely with local schools, families, community groups, and partner agencies to ensure young people have access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Join Supporting Communities and McDonald's for a community litter pick at&nbsp;Spondon McDonald's&nbsp;as we work together to help keep our local area clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. This community event is a great opportunity for young people, families, and local residents to make a positive difference while meeting others who care about their neighbourhood. All litter-picking equipment will be provided, and our friendly team will be on hand throughout the session. Delivered in partnership with McDonald's, the event encourages community pride, environmental responsibility, and positive social action, helping to create a cleaner environment for everyone to enjoy. Whether you can stay for 15 minutes or the whole session, every helping hand makes a difference!

Supporting Communities

Boulton Mobile Session

Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club

Kirk Hallam Detached Youth Session

Chaddesden Mobile Session

Long Eaton McDonalds Detached Session

Sinfin Youth Club - Bowling

Loscoe & Codnor Detached Youth Work

Mackworth Mobile Session

Heanor & Langley Mill

Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club

Spondon- McDonalds Detached