Published on 29th May 2024

Girl on a skateboard going through the trees over the road

Plans to provide £41k to detached youth work have been continued as part of a partnership approach

Local partners including Cheltenham Borough Council, Cheltenham Borough Homes, NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) have come together to seek applications for organisations able to deliver detached youth work services in Cheltenham.

With £41,000 available, this initiative is part of the council's No Child Left Behind (NCLB) project, aiming to support potentially vulnerable young people and those at risk of anti-social behaviour who are over the age of 13.

Applications have been opened on 21 May 2024 and providers are asked to submit their bids by 18 June 2024.

Councillor Victoria Atherstone, cabinet member for safety and communities, said: “Every young person deserves the chance to thrive. This important detached youth work program is a crucial step in ensuring our community provides the support needed to help them reach their full potential. Together we can make a real difference in the lives of young people facing challenges. We look forward to receiving your bids”.

The successful provider will work directly with young people in their communities, focusing on areas with identified needs such as parks and public spaces. Their approach should be trauma-informed, emphasising kindness and empathy while aligning with the NCLB community agreement.

Organisations with a passion for youth development and a proven track record in detached youth work are encouraged to submit bids by June 18th, 2024.

Click Here for the application to submit your bid. All bids should be reflective of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) community agreement.

For media enquiries contact: [email protected] or 01242 264231.

Notes: The youth work began in March 2024 and is set to finish in March 2025.

Funding sources include £7k funding from Cheltenham Borough Homes, £10k funding from NHS Gloucestershire and £24k from OPCC via Home Office Safer Streets round 5 funding.