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.

Supporting Communities delivers Mobile Youth Sessions that provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging space for young people aged 8–17. Funded through the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and 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.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.The mobile provision offers games, creative activities, digital resources, advice, and informal education, while creating positive alternatives to anti-social behaviour. Our experienced youth workers build trusted relationships with young people, offering guidance, early intervention, and support that improves wellbeing, confidence, and resilience.

Goodsmoor Road

Knightsbridge Recreational 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.

Ironville Railway Carriage

Kiwi Park 

 Shaftesbury Crescent

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.

Stockbrook Park

Funded by the Derby &amp; Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) Supporting Communities delivers Mobile Youth Provision across Stockbrook , bringing youth services directly into local communities through our purpose-built mobile youth vehicle. Funded by the Derby &amp; Derbyshire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), the project provides safe, accessible spaces where young people aged 8–17 can take part in positive activities, build trusted relationships, and access support close to where they live.Our experienced youth workers engage young people through games, sports, creative activities, wellbeing conversations, and informal education, creating opportunities to build confidence, resilience, and life skills. The mobile provision offers a welcoming environment where young people can socialise safely, receive guidance from trusted adults, and access early intervention support when needed.The project aims to reduce the risk factors associated with youth violence, exploitation, and anti-social behaviour by providing positive alternatives, promoting healthy relationships, and helping young people make informed choices. Through regular engagement, we identify emerging needs, provide signposting to specialist services, and support young people to access wider Supporting Communities programmes, including detached youth work, youth sessions, volunteering opportunities, and targeted 1:1 support.

Supporting Communities

Sinfin Goodsmoor Mobile Youth Session

Mackworth Mobile Youth Session

Ironville Youth Session

Kiwi Park Mobile Youth Session

Normanton Mobile Youth Session

Ironville Youth Session

Stockbrook Mobile Youth Session

Chesterfield Mobile Youth Session