Since 2020, RJ4All has been delivering the Youth Clubs+, providing free, high-quality out-of-school programmes that support children and young people through educational, sporting and creative activities. Building on this experience, our Youth Clubs+ are now evolving to focus on young people aged 12 to 18, offering specialised programmes that foster resilience, develop practical skills and create positive opportunities for personal growth.
Youth Clubs+ take place six times a year during school holiday periods at the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre, and are designed for young people aged 12 to 18. Each programme runs for between three days and one week, offering specialised activities that build resilience, develop practical and social skills, and create positive opportunities for young people who would benefit most from additional support. Activities may include resilience workshops, sports, creative arts, leadership and skills development, cultural experiences and community projects. Sessions are delivered by experienced youth workers and a multidisciplinary team of professionals, with free hot lunches, refreshments and snacks provided throughout.
Rooted in restorative justice principles, our Youth Clubs+ create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can develop positive relationships, strengthen their wellbeing and realise their potential.
The programme is free to attend, with places allocated through advance registration. Priority is given to young people who would benefit most from additional support and positive opportunities, with referrals welcomed from schools, youth services, community organisations and partner agencies where appropriate.
We are committed to making our Youth Clubs+ as inclusive as possible and include provisions to support young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Our Youth Clubs+ are delivered in line with RJ4All’s Youth Services Framework, which ensures that all youth programmes contribute to building resilience, promoting restorative justice and creating meaningful opportunities for young people. Through evidence-informed, strengths-based approaches, the framework supports young people to develop confidence, practical skills and positive relationships while advancing RJ4All’s mission to reduce inequalities and strengthen communities.
Youth Clubs+ form part of RJ4All’s wider Youth Services, which also include Cook & Connect, Doorstep Sports, and youth-led campaigns and advocacy initiatives such as the FRED Campaign and Youth Management Board. Together, these programmes provide diverse opportunities for young people to learn, participate, connect with their communities and build resilience through restorative practice.
The Youth Clubs+ are also offered as part of our vision of building the world’s first restorative justice postcode. Guided by our Theory of Change and based on the scientifically tested psychosocial RJiNEAR model, we invest in young people through meaningful opportunities that recognise their strengths, interests and potential, helping them build positive futures and stronger connections with their communities.
Our Youth Clubs+ programme also aligns with Southwark Council’s vision for Youth Services and are supported by Southwark’s HAF scheme, delivering high-quality, inclusive provision that helps young people thrive and transition successfully into adulthood.
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Safeguarding & Equality
At RJ4All, we take safeguarding extremely seriously. All our staff, Personal Trainers and volunteers are DBS checked.
In addition, we have introduced a number of measures to ensure that all services are not only compliant but also follow best practices.
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Alongside our commitment to safeguarding and equality, we believe that high quality youth activities should meet six key principles. They should be youth-led and challenging, create social impact, allow progression to other opportunities, be embedded in a young person’s life, and enable reflection on the value of the activity.